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Clinton News-Record, 1969-09-25, Page 6Safety is . The Ontario Safety League quotes these definitions of safety, collected from school children by Harold Dunn, a teacher from Kirkwood, Missouri: Safety is not playing tag in' the car. Safety is politeness. It is to act on the road like you talk when you say thank you and your welcome. Safety is to help the driver by politely keeping shut up. Safety is what saves iodine, Safety is everybody on the ,highWay acting like good Samericans. Safety is not being on the same spot that a car is. On. Safety is a revolution to keep around the,year. One? Two? Three? You need three types of interest-hearing savings. A chequing savings account at 4%. A savings account at 04% no cheques but you can withdraw at any time. Guaranteed Investment Certificates at 81/2 %, ote GREY orvti,,ANY aNce leas 1l0 KINGSTON STREET GOOEIRIGH BEAUTIFUL BREEZY • . • , By BELL.CHAMBER BATFIE PUSONAL ITEMS NEWS 0 CLUE ACTIVITIES. Correspondehr; AUDREY BELLCHAMBER - Phone 560-2864, borictIct Subscriptions, .CloSslfied Adys. and tmspioy Advs, all accepted by the Bayfield, correspondent. "Fere"; Thefiluron District of the Boy Scouts of Canada held its annual meeting at the Albion Hotel in Bayfield last week. Members of the 1969-70 executive committee are: front row left to right, Alex Thompson, Bluewater region executive; Glen Lodge, district president and Ray Maclnnes, district commissioner. in the rear, Lorne Hyde, badge secretary; SW. George Bellchamber, vice president and James Coulter, district secretary. - Photo by Audrey Bellchamber. "Be sure and apply for your winter wheat insurance before the deadline." *October 1st - or 10 days after seeding - whichever comes first This is your last chance to get low-cost, comprehensive insurance - and guard against the risk Of poor Crops resulting from winter kill, hail, flood - and a host of Other haZards that Can drastically reduce your yields,'Act now to protect your investment of time, money and effort, Find out how from your local Crop Insurance agent, He's listed below. THE CROP INSURANCE COMMISSION OF ONTARIO Parliament Buildings, Toronto 5, Ontario GEORGE A. WATT Blyth INSURANCE ?Mile 523.9217 373 Jarries- PETER A. ROY GENERAL INSURANCE Clinton 4S2.S367 THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF BAYFIELD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1968 To: The Municipal Council and Ratepayers The Corporation of the VILLAGE OF BAYFIELD, Bayfield, Ontario. Gentlemen: I have examined the books and records of the Village of Bayfield for the year ended December 31, 1968 and attach hereto the related financial statements. My examination included a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as I considered necessary in the circumstances. GENERAL The statement of Revenue and Expenditure shows a surplus for the year of $1;813. When this is added to the Revenue Fund Surplus Account there is a resulting surplus balance of $22,864, The financial statements include an amout of $4,770. due from the Township of Stanley for the adjustment of assets and liabilities as of the first day of January, 1965, for which agreement has not been reached nor payment received as of this date. Subject to the qualifications concerning the Revenue Fund Balance Sheet, I hereby report that in my opinion: 1. The financial transactions which have come under notice have been within the powers of the municipality. 2. The audit has been conducted in accordance with the instructions of the Department of Municipal Affairs. 3. The financial statements present fairly the financial position of ,the municipality as at December 31, 1968 and the results of its operations for the year ended on that date. Date of filing: September 5, 1969 Signature: "Elmer F. Parker" Licence Number 3798 a. STATEMENT OF REVE1411E FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER .c .t dq9e, 1968 6,184 2,597 16,278 278 1,151 5,000 12,578 23,361 1967 $ 5,157 2,553 9,339 8 422 95 8,181 11,854 21,185 Bayfield Ratepayers Association has resolved to send a strong protest to County Council as a result of the recent county library board decision to cut library hours to four hours per week, The 1969 general meeting of the association was held lest Saturday with over 40 members present. The president, ,Allen Aylsworth, asked for comments on items listed on an agenda previously mailed , to all ratepayeis. Questions regarding money due from Stanley Township since 1965 when the village was reincorporated were answered by a request from the reeve, Frank McFadden, that the matter be left to council. Answering a question about trailers parked on land other than existing trailer parks, Coun, E. W. Oddleifson said that the new planning bylaw had clearly defined the use of all land within the village and that council is formulating a new and more restrictive trailer bylaw for the protection of all ratepayers. A resolution was passed unanimously that council and the planning committee (Councillor Oddleifson, Brig. Clift, Mr. H. Ormond and Mr. 0. Logan) be commended on the 6 COfdr; News-Record, Thursday, September 25,1969 Ratepayers protest library hours slash Stratford office at 271-2830. The department also needs about 600 bushels of black walnut and 50 bushels of Norway spruce cones. Prices for these species are $2 per busheL A gun sale will be held at the Hespeler District office at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Firearms will be on view Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elliott and Michael Elliott of Burlington, and Mr. Fox, visited Mr. and Mrs. G, Bellchamber on Saturday At their cottage for the weekend were Dr. and IVIrs.'Wm. Tillmann and family; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beechie and family; Mr. and Mrs. C. McRae, all of London; Mr. George Cantrick, Birmingham, Michigan. Mrs. Fred Hanley of Hamilton, visited in the village over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, Don Johnston and Ricky visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnston in Wheatley on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mrs. Myrtle Parker. " Will buy pine cones for $8 per bushel new planning bylaw which received its final reading Sept. 15. Asked whether council intended to enforce the building code as adopted in a bylaw fast May, Reeve McFadden said that this would be looked after by Russell Kerr, Bayfield building inspector, Other business dealt with resulted in the _decision to ask council to provide funds for a thorough study of drainage as a base for future road building, also a request that business signf overhanging public property be prohibited, The protest about the decision to open Bayfield Library for only four hours per week was the result of dismay expressed by many that the Library which operated efficiently for many years using volunteer help was now restricted severely by order of the County Library Board, BRA Officers elected for 1 96 9-70 are:- president, Morgan Smith; vice president, Warren Cook; secretary, George Bellchamber and treasurer, Mrs. Don Warner, Committee: J, E. Hovey,'Miss Jessie Metcalf, L. B. Smith, Orton Logan, Adam Flowers and Philip Duboulay. The Ontario Dept. of Lands and Forests is paying $8 a bushel for red pine cones this fall because a series of poor crops in recent years reduced to very low levels the available. supply of seed for reforestation programs. The price of $8 is for good, healthy cones arid anyone interested in collecting cones and seeds should first contact either the Hespeler division headquarters at 658-9356 or the Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Scotchmer entertained on Saturday in honor of Gordon and Kay Seotchmer who were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Scotchmer received many lovely gifts including a chest of silver from the family. Mr, and Mrs. Fred LeBeau and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Caldwell of Clinton, spent four days in Manatoulin Islands, returning home on Monday. Mrs. H. Macphearson of Oakville, was a guest of Mrs. Wm. Metcalf last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Makins and Mr. and Mrs. John Watson just returned from a trip to the eastern provinces. They toured the Gaspe Peninsula and the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. Mr. and Mrs. George Mayor returned this week from a 16-day tour of western Canada. Prior to the holiday, Mr, Mayor's sister, Mrs. Margaret Leckie of Bishopbriggs, Scotland, visited in Bayfield with her daughter, Patricia, of Montreal. It was the first time the brother and sister met in 25 years. News of Middleton Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton motored to Bright last week to spend a day with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. James Shearer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton and Miss Marnie Middleton were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Taylor, Blyth. On their return, they were accompanied by Miss Claire Taylor and Miss Claire Mullens who went back to Toronto with Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Mullens and girls who had spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Don Middleton. The annual festival of the harvest thanksgiving will be held in St. James Church, Middleton, on Sunday at 11 a.m. Visitors are welcome at this lovely service. HEARING PROBLEM? THEN READ THIS A hearing aid that never needs a battery - yes, a tiny behind-the-ear hearing aid that will fit most types of nerve deafness and only cost $189. For information on how you can try this new concept of hearing without obligation write to Box 533 Station B, London. 38-43 Scout leaders meet Huron PiPtriec Scout Group executivesand leader§ held their annual dinner meeting at the Albion 'HOW, 1343,0010, last wednesday. The retiring president, Ron Bushell pf .Goderich, welcomed representatives from- Adastral Park, Ailsa Brucefield, Clinton, Clrediton, Dastiwood, Exeter, -Goderich (3rd, 4th and 5th groups) Huron .Park and Kingsbridge. Alex Thompson, provincial executive executiVe of the Bluewater Region, described the new Uniforms for Leaders and Rovers and answered questions from the floor, James Coulter, Goderich, explained how registration fees are spent and asked for more speedy registration of Leadem and boys to -ensure that magazines are received and insurance coverage is not lost. Huron District President for 1969/70 in Glen Lodge, Goderich; vice president, George Bellchamber, Bayfield; secretary treasurer, James Coulter, Goderichl, Badge Secretary, TAXATION Realty Business CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER. GOVERNMENTS Payments in lieu of taxes 112 186 Subsidies 22,398 7,020 Municipalities 2,979 2,711 Other revenue 1,013 1,248 Total revenue 69,240 58,952 1967 $ $ Contributions from other governments Ontario Province Contributions from the revenue fund for Capital expenditure Other Public Subscriptions 1,314 8,092 -Functions 862 714 Balance at the end of the year not permanently financed 205 12466 17,192 ASSETS 105,017 108,531 26,113 16,068 184,151 126,025 A Clinton Memorial Shop T. PRYDE and SON. CLINTON EXETER SEAFORTH Phone 482,7211 Open. Every Afternoon taco' Representative W, STEEP - 482-0642 444/11AAAIN •Amorftir omft.ron,A.Me."00,' Huron Plowmen's Association 42nd Annual PLOWING MATCH and Farm Machinery Demonstration Saturday; October 4th, 1969 , At Par Avon The John Rodges Farm In Goderich Township, on the corner of No. 8 Highway and the Ben Miller road, three miles east of Goderich Everyone Welcome - No Admission Charge Maurice Love,R. T. Bolton RP, 3, ExeterPresident ER 1, Seaforth, Secretary EXPENDITURE General government Protection to persons and property Public works Social and family services Recreation and community services Financial expenses Other County - share of expenditure Education - local contributions Total expenditure - 67,427 58,794 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditure for the year 1,813 158 Surplus (deficit) at beginning of year 21,051 20,893 Surplus (deficit) at end: of the year 22,864 21,051 Temporary loarfls Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other governments Municipalities Other Trade accounts and accruals 4,627 2,464 Other liabilities 3,203 2,757 Surplus (deficit) 22,864 21,051 45,994 36,323 Mrs, Ivan Foote, St. Thomas, Mrs. Megan Varey, Mrs. George Varey, Port Stanley; and Henry Parker visited Mrs. .John Stnigeon last week, Mr. and Mrs. Art Latimer and family, Toronto, were weekend visitors with Mrs, G, Knight. Lorne A. Hyde, Goderich. Rey NfaPillnes, Adastral Park, was recommended for appointment as. District. Commissioner and stated that he Would 'welcome all elicluhies from uniformed leaders until such time as 'he appoints assistants in each area. 70-lb. wolf shot Torn Penhale killed a 70 lb, wolf on his father's farm last Wednesday. Mr. Penhale had gone to the farm, • owned by his father, Harold Penhale, RR 3, Bayfield, to feed cattle when he noticed four animals moving in the next field. Taking a closer look he discovered that they were wolves. Returning to the house, Tom took his father's gun, which had not been used for many years. Returning to the field, he approached the wolf pack and with one of his three shells, bagged the largest. REVENUE 1968 1967 $ $ 42,039 47,168 699 619 ASSETS 1968 $ 1967 $ Cash 18,873 2,644 Accounts receivable Other governments Canada 112 99 Ontario 3,672 3,925 Municipalities 4,770 4,770 Other 41 41 Taxes receivable, after deducting allowance for uncolleetable taxes 13,451 14,469 Other assets 5,075 10,375 45,994 36,323 5,000 5,000 8,181 Current assets Oath Puture reeoverieS ftohi levies or rates School boards Piked assets REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1968 LIABILITIES 1968 1967 $ $ 10,000 5,300 10,051 STATEMENT OF SOURCE AND APPLICATION OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,. 1968. _ SOURCE OF FUNDS APPLICATION OF FUNDS 1963 Balance at the beginning of the year not permanently financed Capital expenditure General government Public works Recreation and community serviees Unexpended fun& at end of the year 1968 205 1967 5,000 6,010 2,009 6,045 9,173 916 12,166 17,192 CAPITAL FUND BALANCE SHEET AS, AT DECEMBER 31, 1968 1968 1967 3,021 1,426 Current liabilities Other Net long tent liabilities School boards trinity ilr fixed assets LIABILITIES 1968 $ 1967 $ 2,105 1,631 105,01/ 108,531 27,026 14,863 134451 125,025 A A tied