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The Bayfield Bulletin, 1965-06-10, Page 2SPECIAL REPORT: (Continued from Page One) EDWSARH IFIELS —FURNACE OIL —STOVE OIL —FARM GASOLINE —DIESEL Fast Delivery Dependable Service Phone 524-8386 EDWARD FUELS 1,202 Anglesea, Goderich The first issue of The Bulletin also reported the fire at Albert Warner's which destroyed two barns causing damage esti- mated at $ 30,000. Bayfield's yearning to re-incorporate was still just a proposal the Editor We certainly apprec- iate it, as we need all the help we can get. I am sending a number of copies to relatives and friends. Sincerely, Mrs. Leroy Poth. Be4ct/tci HOTEL —50 ROOMS PRIVATE BATHS —EXCELLENT FOCO in our DINING RO.:)M —PRIVATE BATHS 92 SQUARE—Dial 524-7337 GODERICH G. B. CLANCY, O.D. — OPTOMETRIST — For Appointment Phone 524-7251 GODERICH Alexander and Chapman GENERAL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Property Manageemnt Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building Goderich Dial 524-966, AMBULANCE STILES FUNERAL HOME Goderich 524-8142 524-8504 R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 524-7861 KITCHIGAM1 TOURIST CAMP • Family Picnics • Tenting • Cottages Only 5 Miles NCA-111 of boyfielci, Hwy. 21 Tel: 524-6494 ELM HAVEN MOTOR HOTEL Entertainment Nightly In The T1MBERLANE 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 & Doug Fleischouer—Phone 482-3489 4 Reminiscing PAGE TWO-The Bayfield Bulletin Thurs. June 10, 1965 LOCAL NEWSPAPER APPRECIATED The importance of a newspaper to a community is spelled out by Reeve Frederick A. Clift of Bayfield in a statement especially prepared for this anniversary issue of The Bay- field Bulletin: "On the occasion of the first enriversary of the founding of The Bayfield Bulletin, I welcome this opportunity to re- mark on the importance of a newepaper to our community. "We are in the middle of a struggle to 'Save Cur School' and to attempt to prove at the present time that democracy is a living reality, "Without a free, dedicated and outspoken press, democracy would never have fully materialized—end without a free press it is in danger of being lost whenever a decision is made which is not in accord with the will of the people. "Most governments are composed of well-intentioned people who are trying to do their best for their fellow men, but who sometimes, in ignorance of all the facts of a case,appear to make decisions that are undemocratic. "A free press is our surest assurance that the facts of democratic situations are fully presented. "We are certainly fortunate as a community to have a parer in our midst edited by a publisher who is straightforward in his approach, and has demonstrated a responsible and inform- ed approach to reporting. "We are all indebted to him for the generous support he has given the Save Our School program, and I am sure that it would be fitting that I should wish the editor of The Bullet- in, on behalf of the Village, the greatest measure of succ- ess combined with the fullest support from our community, and many long years in our midst." LOOKING AHEAD Having survived the long skinny Winter along with the rest of the permanent Bayfeldians, The Bayfield Bulletin is now zestfully charging into its second year, buoyed up by good wishes from both public and private individuals, and by what is even more practical, some substantial advertising clients. Perhaps it is worth pointing out that several new features have been added to The Bulletin, including the cartoons and syndicated columns which seem to have considerable popularity. The Bulletin is now a subscriber to the well-known Metro newspaper advertising service, end consequently is able to offer the best available illustrations for advertisers, et no added cost to them. Some examples of this truly profess- ional artwork may be noted in this issue. Another advance achieved at the beginning of the year was the expansion to a seven-column format and the adoption of the offset printing process. The high quality of reproduct- ion of photographs has stimulated interest in the advantages of illustrated advertising, and photographic news coverage benefits as well. With all due humility we apologize for irregularities in mailing, remembering at the same time what a miracle it is that we are still numbered among the living, as a business entity. At the same time, we beseech the residents who have been holding off buying a subscription to 'see if it will lasts to finally cough up a buck and become legitimate subscribers. It makes us more popular with the Post Office Department and gives advertisers some basis for hope that their efforts will not be entirely in vain. Sincere thanks to all those who stuck by us during the hard times, gamely if glumly. We'll try to reciprocate. JOTTINGS FROM THE EDITOR . . . Commencing next week, Gwilym Archer, an Honors English student at the University of Ottawa and a well-known summer resident here, will re-join The Bulletin staff for the hol- iday period as Associate Editor and Drama Critic. Ballfirth igultrtin Published Every Thursday at Bayfield, Ontario by ART ELLIOTT PUBLISHING LTD. P.O. Box 94 Thank you for the "boost" you gave the S.O.S. Committee in this week's paper. 2. I should refer, first, to a petition which has been cir- culated in the last two and a half weeks and which contains 722 signatures of ratepayers who are in favor of our propos- al. These ratenayers are public school supporters who ask that our request as ratepayers or parents by recognized. I would remind you that the area covered by this petition in- cludes almost two thirds of the voting strength of the Stan- ley Township Voters' List for 1964. As for our petition: (a)Within the Village of Bayfield we have been able to app- roach 512 adult public school supporters. 492 of them, or 95% have signed in favor of our proposal as indicated in the heading of the petition—only 5% of those approached have not signed. (b)In School Section No. 3-80% are in favor. (c)In School Section No. 4(West) 78i; of the permanent res- idents are in favor. If the summer residents who were app- roached are included, 92% are in favor. (d) In School Section No, 4 (East) 73% of the permanent res- idents are in favor. (e) In School Section No. 9, 85 percent of the permanent residents are in favor. 100% of those residenls who have children of school age are in favor. We can quote detailed figures and even give names of those for and against in all these areas, but we do not want to make our presentation too lengthy. I have the complete pet- ition here and invite you to examine it. There are 722 sig- natures in favor of our proposal--a very large and overwhel- ming display of public opinion. I regret that I cannot leave this petition with you-awe still have more ratepayers to con- tact. 3. As for the arguments in favor of maintaining public sch- ool facilities in Bayfield for the Western part of Stanley Township School Area, I refer you to an article which app- eared last week in both the Bayfield and Clinton papers. I will table a copy with my brief. (4) Now as to costs: I refer you to the report prepared by Mr. Kinkead and Mr. Burrows in the last week of April. In the summary of the report they say: (a) "It would be costly to build two units, the central school and an addition at Bayfield if equal opportunities are provided, this RA would require the addition of a general purp- ose room at Bayfield." We have a copy of recent figures suppliedb by an architect to Mr. Burrows which shows the cost of adding 2 classrooms and a general pur- pose room at Bayfield. The architect estim- ates between $ 69,000 and $ 73,000 for these additions. But, if the present Bayfield sch- ool were abandoned and four classrooms built at a unit cost of say $ 20,000 each, at a central school, the total cost would be equal if not more than the cost of the addition to the Bayfield school. It would seem there is little difference in coats of the two build- ing proposals. We believe that a comparatively Small sum would be realized if the Bayfield school were sold for other purposes. The in- spectors' report is NOT accurrate insofar as comparison of the building costs is concerned. (b) Another quote from the report: "There would be no saving in transportation (if a school at Bayfield)." In fact, we have obtained a contractor's estimate of bus cost savings if a four-room school is maintained at Bayfield. An annual saving of at least $ 7,000 a year would be immediate. This fig- ure would be bound to increase as the popul- ation in the Western portion of the township grows. (Continued on Page Four) GRAF HARRIS FINA SERVICE TUNE-UPS AND GENERAL REPAIRS GOODYEAR AND FIRESTONE TIRES FINA BATTERIES 8. ACCESSORIES TINA SUCUTIVIC TIMM ROW AVAILABLE is TWIN WHITZWALLS GOD,ERICH, ONT BAYFIELD ROAD, HWY. 21 PHONE 524-8411 It seems much long- er ago than a year since the great com- motion at Sky Harbor airport at Goderich when the big Lancast- er was about to be flown in to be set up as a war memorial by Branch 109,Canadian Legion. 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