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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Bayfield Bulletin, 1964-12-10, Page 110e 10e COPY COPY CLINTON TAXI 482-3436 When It's Your Move Coll HINTON the MOVER Agents United Van Lines Clinton 482-9779 BAYFIELD, ONTARIO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1964 VOL I — No. 27 35 Years Of Service Group Captain K. R. Greenaway and Flying Officer W. S. Edgson (left) thank (from the left) Mr. Scotchmer, Mr. Gunning and Mr. Green for their services to the RCAF which between them has been 35 years in duration. (RCAF Photo) Three Villagers Elected . . . Bayfield Sways Stanley Vote Carl ox 31-7,88. p ,aiehyliiem Vallfirth Built fin BAYFIELD ELECTION DECEMBER 28 Approval of the Ontario Municipal Board has been granted for the holding of nominations and, if required, an election, for the positions of reeve and four councillors for the newly re-incorporated Village of Bayfield, it was announced Thursday at press time. The decision was given by the Board to Elmer Bell, Q.C., who has been in charge of preparing the required documentation of the change, and who was advised of the decision at Toronto Wednesday. Bayfield Nominations Are Set For Village Hall December 21 Bayfield voters swanned to the polls on Monday to sway the Stanley Township vote for area school trustees. Of the nine candidates for election, five were from the Bayfield area; two were from the Varna area, and there was one from each of the Zurich and Clinton areas. When the votes were tallied, three Bayfield candidates and two Varna area candidates had been elected to the five posi- tions. Taylor Leads John Taylor of Varna was top vote-getter with 365 ballots cast for him, only four of which were marked at Bayfield. Merton Merner of Bayfield got 334 votes. 215 from resi- dents of Bayfield, and James Cleave of RR 3, Bayfield, got 326 votes, 203 from Bayfield. In the fourth position was Bruce Keys of Varna with 323 votes, five of which were mark- ed at Bayfield. Fifth placer was Jack Sturgeon of Bayfield with The United Church Women held their Christmas meeting in the church last Thursday evening. Group one was in charge of devotions with Mrs. Louis Taylor giving the call to worship. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Tom Consitt. Mrs. Wm. McAsh, Mrs. E. McClinchey, Mrs John McAsh and Mrs. J. Postill took part in a candle-lighting service. The meditation was given by Mrs. Louis Taylor followed by pray- er. Mrs. Gordon Hill gave a reading entitled "Bible Story." 311 votes, 215 from Bayfield voters. Votes Listed The other candidates and their total votes follow: George Cantelon, RR 5, Clin- ton, 304; William Coleman, Bayfield, 268; Leslie Arm- strong, Bayfield, 253; Russell Grainger, RR 2, Zurich, 228. Votes cast in Bayfield for the four defeated candidates were as follows: Cantelon, 3; Cole- man, 4; Armstrong, 17; Graing- er, 7. Goderich Township In the Goderich Township election for councillors and school trustees, also held on Monday, J. C. Hindmarsh was decisively edged off the coun- cil slate. At the township nomination meeting in Clinton on Nov. 27, Reeve Grant Stirling and Dep- uty-reeve Everett McIlwain were returned to office by ac- clamation. Four men were nominated for the three positions of council, and eight were nominated for Mrs. Fred McClymont read an article on Stewardship. The business was conducted by the president, Mrs. Robert Taylor. Mrs. Mervin Johnston read the minutes of the last meeting and 32 ladies answered the roll call by handing in a donation for the Children's Aid Society. A total of $18.80 will be sent to the CAS, including $3.00 from the Explorers' group. Letters were read from the Fred Victor Home a n d Five Oaks. There were 42 calls made (Continued on Page Three) the five school trusteeships. Jenkins Tops Slate In the council race, William Jenkins was top vote-getter with 362; Harry Oakes placed second with 323, and Wilmer Riddell got 305. J. C. Hindmarsh, the fourth candidate who challenged the three incumbents, drew 158 votes. Voting for school trustees was as follows: William Norman, 250; J. Teb- butt, 249; E. Wise, 215; A. Lockhart, 201; R. J. Semple, 197. The following were de- feated: G. B. Orr, 164; J. West- brook, 145 and D. Blacker, 116. Mrs. Bellchamber Hosts Auxiliary Of Scouts, Cubs The Ladies Auxiliary to Scouts and Cubs met at the home of Mrs. G. Bellchamber on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with eight members present. The president, Mrs. W. Pier- son, opened the meeting with the Scout Mother's Promise, followed by the secrtary's re- port read by Mrs. R. MacVean and treasurer's report given by Mrs. G. Bellchamber. The busi- ness meeting was short as the ladies were to be addressed by Mrs. Quigley, a provincial Lad- ies Auxiliary representative, who was unfortunately unable to attend. A social hour fol- lowed during which lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. Pierson. The next meeting is schedul- ed for April and will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Castle. Set Dates Nomination for reeve and councillors will be held at the Village Hall Monday evening December 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. An election, if required, will be held December 28th, with the poll being held at the Vil- lage Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lloyd Makins has been nam- ed as acting clerk of the village and will preside at the nomina- tion meeting and act as return- ing officer for the election, should one be held. Those Eligible Eligible to vote will be those persons whose names are in- cluded in polling sub-division No. 8 of the Township of Stan- ley list of 1964, Persons requir- ing information as to their elig- ibility should contact Mr. Mak- Fire Damages Dr. Cooper's Summer Home A fire of undetermined orig- in caused extensive damage Tuesday to the unoccupied summer home of Dr. Edmund Cooper in Bayfield. The volunteer fire depart- ment was called to the Lake- shore Road address and manag- ed to save the building, al- though the kitchen was dest- royed and damage from smoke and water throughout the house was extensive. No estimate of damage was immediately available. Dr. Cooper lives in Detroit. BAYFIELD BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Parker, Charlie and Kim, London, spent the weekend with his parents. Also visiting Mr, and Mrs. W. Parker on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. E. Squires and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. French, all of Mitchell. Guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hulls were the lady's brothers and sisters and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Manley, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sparks, Mrs. Charlie McLeod, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Schild- roth, all from the Port Elgin area. Miss Joanne Hulls spent the weekend in Guelph visiting her sister and family. Mr. and Mrs. 1J. B. Grime, Derek and Barry. ins at Bayfield. It is under- stood that a few names omit- ted from the list will be added in time for the election. Others not listed who believe they should be on the list should contact Mr. Makins. Interest Keen Keen interest has been shown in all the developments leading up to this point, and a heavy turnout of voters is expected. There are more than 470 per- sons eligible to cast votes in the event of and election. It is thought likely that a good num-. ber of summer residents will make a point of coming up from London and Stratford and other centres not too far away, possibly including some from Toronto. Brig. Frederick Clift, presi- dent of The Bayfield Ratepay- ers Association interviewed by The Bulletin Thursday declined to say whether he would be a candidate for the reeveship. "No comment", was all he would say on that score. Guarantee Slate° Brig. Clift indicated that a meeting of the executive of the Association will likely be called in the immediate future with the purpose of guaranteeing that well qualified persons will agree to be nominated for the five posts open, reeve and four councillors. He told The Bulletin that this is one of the prime objec- tives of the Association, to see that the posts are filled by well qualified persons, and the the aim is to obtain the consent of such persons well in advance of nomination time. He indic- ated that in some cases in the past the matter has been left to chance, with results that, from his viewpoint, left some- thing to be desired. I'ndecided Whether t h e Association would present a formal slate and endorse it as an organiza- tion would be a matter for de- cision by the executive. In any event it appears that no posi- tions will go begging. Inaugural meeting of the new council will probably be held January 4th, when the new officials will take the oath of office. The oath may be ad- ministered by Mr. Makin, the acting clerk or some other of- ficial as yet to be designated. COMING EVENTS Notices on the front page under this heading are avail- able at five cents per word. minimum charge 75 cents paid in advance, or $L00 charged. Varna UCW Elects 1965 Officers At Annual Christmas Meeting