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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-07-22, Page 9TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE Auditor's Report and Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1964 Auditor's Report June 24, 1965 Capital & Loan Fund Balance Sheet ASSETS • • • • • • The Reeve, Councillors and Ratepayers The Corporation of the Township of Usborne Elimville, Ontario Oeneral Fixed Due from Schools Public and Continuation. Collegiate and High . . - . ... Accounts Receivable Other Tangible Assets Usborne Township School Area - re new building Gentlemen: I have audited the accounts and records of the Township of Usborne for the year ended December 31, 1964, and have prepared therefrom the statements listed in the index accompanying this report. With respect to these statements the following comments are pre- sented. LIABILITIES All bank balances have been reconciled with amounts confirmed di- rectly to me by the Township's bankers. Debenture Debt Issued and Unmatured Drainage Schools Public and Continuation 202,000.00 REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET Sundry accounts receivable $1,418.30 Road accounts receivable 1,105.00 Interest on loan to school 83.55 Due from ratepayers re spraying . 29.75 J. Inglis re McElrea Drain . . . . 200.00 $ 1,418.30 46,259.00 202,000.00 65,738 40 26'7,73840 34,633492 18 941 00 361,563.32 34,633.92 202,000.09 236,633.92 65,738.40 18,941.00 46250.00 367,563.32 Total Due to Other Municipalities Temporary Loans Investment in Capital Assets ! • . Drains $5,214.46 The above figure represents the outstanding balances as shown by the drain ledger as at December 31, 1964, adjusted for accounts re- Revenue Fund Balance Sheet ASSETS ceivable. Due from Province of Ontario $28719.22 Highway subsidy on payments . . . 25,972.35 Grant re McElrea Drain 2,058.30 Sales tax rebate 673.87 Grant in lieu of taxes 14.70 $ 28,719.22 1 211.20 Cash on Hand 1,211.20 Accounts Receivable Sundry 1,418.30 Agreements Drains 5 214 46 Due from Province of Ontario Due from Other Municipalities Due from Schools Taxes Receivable (Schedule 5) 6,632.76 28,719.22 752.84 33.37 19 252 30 19,252.30 Taxes Receivable $19,252.30 Negative tax verifications were mailed to all taxpayers in arrears as at January 11, 1965. 841.37 56443.06 GENERAL No penalty has been added to 1964 taxes collected between Decem- ber 16, 1964, and December 31, 1964, as authorized by by-law No. 11, 1963. 636.64 8,600.00 3,562.55 All by-laws should be signed by the reeve and the clerk. Duplicate receipts, serially numbered by the printer, should be issued for all funds received by the Treasurer. Other Assets Inventories TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Bank Overdraft Temporary Loans (Schedule 6) Accounts Payable Debentures and Coupons Due Interest 801.90 Due to Other Local Boards and Commissions Ausable River Conservation Authority Upper Thames Valley Authority 801.90 883.79 124.93 OPERATIONS The operations for the year resulted in a surplus of $2,075.26 after providing for the 1963 deficit of $2,195.00. Presented herewith is a condensed, comparative Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the three years ended December 31, 1964, 1963 and 1962. 1 123.38 Other Liabilities Deferred Revenue (Schedule 8) Surplus (Form C) TOTAL LIABILITiaS AND SURPLUS . . 1,008.72 1,123.38 41 709.87 57 443 06 Year ended December 31 Revenue 1964 1963 1962 Taxation 146,384.92 136,390.26 116,438.53 Grants and subsidies Province of Ontario 48,617.32 43,871.57 36,601.55 Other municipalities • • • • 81.84 Licenses and permits 578.00 550.00 520.00 Interest, tax penalties, etc. . . 1,804.75 1,262.36 1,578.20 Other revenue 8,153.55 14,862.43 8,525.48 Miscellaneous revenue . . . . 573,30 360.73 Surplus from prior years used to reduce levy 4,161.97 205,538.54 197 509 92 168,268.30 Expenditure General government 8,667.51 7,814.10 8,001.51 Protection to persons and property 2,862.46 3,337.67 3,313.33 Public works . . 72,778.44 79,731.22 60,568.29 Sanitation and waste removal 431.00 550.90 323.60 Conservation of health . . . . 8.56 Social welfare . . . 395.93 4.00 1,038.39 Education • . . 69,113.63 60,858.40 52,592.67 Recreation and community services . 1 Debt charges 6:7 579..40 80 Taxes written off or refunded 09 06 2,058.40 5,060.99 72.43 520.00.9 86 4,068.69 Capital expenditure out of revenue 402.73 County rates 38,759.17 38,694.11 38,451.91 Miscellaneous expenditure . . 403.66 390.55 110.89 Deficit from previous years levied for 2,195.00 1,403.37 203,463.28 199 705 04 169,671.67 Surplus or (deficit) for the year $ 2,075.26 $ ( 2,195.12) $ ( 1,403.37) Statement of Revenue and Expenditure REVENUE Total Revenue from Taxation (Schedule 3) Contributions, Grants and Subsidies Governments: Ontario Welfare Assistance . . . 152.00 Highway Improvement. . . 41,070.65 Payments in lieu of municipal taxes 770.49 Unconditional Per Capita Grants 4,656.00 Other Warble fly 510.20 Retail sales tax rebate 1,457.98 Licenses and Permits (Include dog tax) Interest, Tax Penalties, etc Other Revenues Rents, Concessions and Franchises Fines Service Charges 71.00 51.44 8 031 11 Gross Total Revenue Deficit for the Year Total Revenue Section . . . . EXPENDITURE Actual Budget 146,384.92 146,249.00 48,617.32 55,366.00 578.00 550.00 1,804.75 1,000.00 8,153.55 10,155.00 205,538.54 213,320.00 733.00 205,538.54 214,053.00 General Government Executive and Legislative . . 1,572.00 Administrative 5,937.70 Other 1.157.81 The Usborne Township School Area Board had a deficit of $1,977.03 AUDITOR'S OPINION Subject to the foregoing qualifications, I hereby report that 290.00 Protection to Persons and Property Fire Protective Inspection . . . Other Warble fly 47.75 2 524.71 (1) The financial transactions which have come under my 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. Public Works - Roads, Highways and Streets, etc. Sanitation and Waste Removal . . Social Welfare (Schedule 10) Welfare Assistance 359.33 Welfare Administration . . . 36.60 (3) The financial statements present fairly the financial position of the •Municipality as at December 31, 1964, and the results of its opera- tions for the year ended on that date. Date of filing June 29, 1965 Signature A. M. Harper License number 2775 Education, including debt charges (Schedule 9) Recreation and Community Services Debt Charges Long-term debt charges (Schedule 11) 33,043.88 Less own share of school debt charges 28.037.90 5,005.98 Revenue Fund Surplus Account Debit Credit Balance Balance at January 1, 1964 . . . 37,439.61 Deficit included in Current Budget 2 195.00 Balance after above adjustments Surplus for the year (Form D) 2 075 26 • Short-term interest and other charges 1,793.50 Joint or Special Expenditures County Rates ...... . . 38,759.17 Miscellaneous Provision for deferred revenue 403.66 39,634.61 39,634.61 Gross Total Expenditure . . . . Deficits from Previous Years Levied for Totals of Debit and Credit Columns 41 709 87 Surplus for the Year . . • . . Balance of Surplus December 31, 1964 (Form B) 41,709.87 Actual Budget 8,667.51 8,870.00 2,862.46 3,368..00 72,778.44 83,000.00 431.00 500.80 395.93 800.00 69,113.63 68,855.00 1,057.00 1,500,00 • 6,799.48 6,206.00 38,759.1'7 38,759.00 403.66 201,268.28 211,858.00 2,195.00 2,195.00 203,463.28 214,053.00 2 0'75 26 205,538.54 214,053.00 Total Expenditure Section • . AMU • *WNW •••••••••••••11. 410 OM.. YOU MAY ALREADY OWN HALF OF A YEAR-ROUND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, if you now have central forced air heating. See us and find out! ..... , .... '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' • aee•emee,7'hek.MereM, FAMILY REUNIONS 7472 ZIEraffte:ESagaNSOK1=144213====,7"*-114211317.=,:taa.....:41altali:;.•agagakaaa11,x=igalKataaaaMEraT.I1 =111WARMS=18. Schenk The annual Schenk picnic was held July 18 at Queen's Park, Stratford with 53 in attendance. Winners in the sports were: races, 5 and under, Donnie Mc- Ewen; 6 to 8, Dougle McEwen; 9-12, Launa Fuller; 13 and over, John Bierling; shoe throw, boys, Dennis Bierling; girls, Launa Fuller; shoe scramble, Rita Schenk; guessing the jelly beans, John Bierling. Relatives were present from Hamilton, Toronto, St. Cath- arines, Mount Brydges, London, Exeter, Brinsley and Crediton. Hodgins The third annual Hodgins re- union was held at Poplar Hill, July 18 with approximately 100 in attendance. Winners of sports were: Races, preschoolers, Ke- vin Hodgins, Karen Hodgins; girls, 6-9, Joanne Latta, Wendy Clarke; boys, Robbie Amos, Billy Phillips; girls, 9-12, Lanna Clarke, Wendy Clarke; boys, Jimmie Latta, Jim Pick- ering; girls, 13 and over, Cathy Amos, Beatrice Phillips; boys, Bob Elliott, Mac Hodgins; throwing the ball for distance, Dianne Hodgins, Wendy Clarke; Lucky spot, Patti Tasko; la- dies purse contents, Norma El- liot's team; men's string relay, Wayne Hodgin's team; elimina- tion, Wendy Clarke; prize for oldest woman, Mrs. Dora Burn- ey; oldest man, Mr. Alex Scott; youngest baby, Gregory Hod- gins. New officers elected were: President, Mr. Murray Rowe; secretary, Mrs. Marlene Turn- er; sports, Joan and Jim Scott, Norma and Bob Elliott, Sue and Wayne Hodgins, Judy and Joyce Hodgins. The fourth Hodgins Reunion will be changed to the fourth Sunday in July for 1966. Thomson The Thomson family held its 27th reunion at Mitchell Park Wednesday last., There were 60 persons present. During the afternoon sports and contests planned by Eleanor Thomson and Jean Simpson for the young and not-so-young members were enjoyed. Winners in running races, 4 years and under were Patty O'Rourke, Bruce Thomson; 6 & under (girls) Vicki O'Rourke, Brenda Pepper; (boys) Brian Miller, Bruce Thomson; 8 & under (girls) Beatrice Thom- son, Vicki O'Rourke; 12 & under (boys) Ray Dilling, Wayne Sim- pson and John Thomson (tied); 11 & under (girls), Mary Thom- son, Beatrice Thomson; three legged race (girls) Mary Thom- son & Vicki O'Rourke, John Thomson & Bruce Simpson; best speller, Bruce Simpson; kick football, 6 yrs & under, Brenda Pepper; clothes-pin race, Bert Vorstenbosch; oldest person present, Robt Thomson, Kippen. Following a picnic supper, eaten under the trees, a short business meeting was held pre- sided over by the president Clarence Priestap. An election of officers took place. President Is B. Vorsten- bosch; vice president, B. Thom- son; sec. trees, M. Parsons; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thomson; Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Thompson; lunch com- mittee, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pepper. Ad. contest, Mrs. E. Manson; the family coming the furthest, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Foster of Milton; lucky plate, Bobbi Dale; best guess, Mrs. E. Keyes; the family arriving earliest, Mr. and Mrs. B. Vorstenbosch. It was left to executive to de- cide the date and place for 1966 reunion. Miller The Miller family met in Stratford Park Sunday, June 20, for the annual reunion. A total of 73 attended having come from Staffa, Seaforth, Science Hill, Woodham, Kirk ton, St. Marys, Exeter, Woodstock, Grand Bend, Stratford, Lon- don, Toronto and Strathmore, Alberta. Following the noon meal a business meeting was held with Percy Miller, Science Hill, as president and Lillian Hodgert, London, as secretary- treasurer. Officers for the coming year are: President, Clifton Miller, Staffa; secretary-tr , easure r, Mrs. Jack Miller, Woodstock; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Miller. both of Staffa: table committee. Mr. and Mrs. - Please turn to page 10 Hodgert The 40th annual reunion of the Hodgert clan was held at Queen's Park, Stratford, Wed- nesday, July 14 with an attend- ance of 80, from various parts including Chatham, Toronto, Mt. Clemens, London, Owen Sound, Seaforth, Exeter, Kirk- ton and Hensall. The sports committee in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hodgert and Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Luxton conducted a full line of sports. Winners were: boys and girls, 5 and under, B r a dl e y Cann, Ruth Bray; girls, 9 and under, Dianne Hodgert, Laurel Hodgert; boys, Robert Bray, David Mayo; girls 12 and under, Brenda Hodgert, Joanne Hod- gert; boys, 14 and under, Bryan Hodgert, Jack Hodgert; Single ladies, Karel Ilocia•art, Lillian Hodgert; single men, Brian Hodgert, Bryan Hodgert; married ladies, Margaret Gil- mour, Margaret Franklin; mar- ried men, Reg Hodgert, Ross Hodgert; ladies, kick the slip- per, Brenda Hodgert, Florence Hodgert; men, Brian Hodgert, Allan Olson; bursting balloons, Ross and Lillian Hodgert; man with most nickles in pocket, Reg Hodgert; pace 150 feet, Wilma Coates, Judith Cann; hammer- ing nails, Arnold Cann; three legged race, Brenda and Joanne Hodgert; wheelbarrow r a c e, Roger Luxton and Larry Mayo; apple contest, Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgert, Maida Gaiser and Bryan Hodgert. Oldest lady present, Mrs. Ada Webster; oldest man present, Mr. John Bray; yoUngest pre- sent, Faye Gaiser. Officers were elected for next year. Honorary president is Garfield Hodgert, Regina, Sask. president, James Hodgert, Exe- ter; secretary, Mrs. Allan Ol- son, London; treasurer, Mrs. Whitney Coates, Centralia; table committee, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cann, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hodgert; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Lillian Hodgert, Agnes Bray. The 1966 picnic will be held at Stratford the second Wednes- day in July. Harrison The thirtieth annual Harrison picnic was held at Harbour Park, Goderich, with 70 in at- tendance. Picnic dinner and supper were enjoyed by all. Winner for the lucky draw on a lawn chair was Stan Col- lins; lucky plate, Stan Collins; youngest member present, was Barrie Willert; eldest person present, Mrs. George Proctor; members coming the farthest distance were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harrison of Brantford. Races and games followed by a ball game were conducted by the sports committee. Winners for girls and boys, 5 years and under, George Collins, Kenny Aikenhead; girls, 8 years, and under, Darlene Burdge, Ber- nice Willert; boys, Murray Sie- mon, Jackie Aikenhead; girls, 12 years, Darlene Willert, Brenda Hodgert; boys, Jerry Willert, Bill Collins; girls, 15 years, Darlene Willert, Brenda Hodgert; boys, Bryan Hodgert, Ricky Burdge; Young ladles, Barbara Wil- lert, Viola Collins; young men, Bruce Collins, Bryan Hodgert; married ladies, Olive Siemon, Elizabeth Collins; mar Tied men, Stan Collins, Albert Tay- lor; couples back to back, Bruce and Hazel Collins, Jim and Viola Collins; children's shoe scramble, Darlene Will- ert, Sharon Willert; women, kick the slipper, Barbara Will- ert, Viola Collins; men, Bob Collins, Bruce Collins. It was decided to hold the 1966 reunion at Lions Park, Seaforth. The officers for 1966 are: President, Percy Harrison; sec.-treasurer, Mrs. Percy Harrison; sports, LeRoy Har- rison, JoAnne Harrison, Viola and Bruce Collins; directors, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Orr and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harrison. Ford Reunion Ready Mix CONCRETE Bullock Plant 235-0833 Residence 228.6961 The Ford Reunion was held at Caratara Park, Sarnia, Sun- day July 10. About 40 people attended, Races and games were en- joyed by all. Officers for 1966 are, pre- sident, Bill Ford; secretary, Marlene McFalls, sports, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hensel, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kirby. The 1966 picnic is to be held the second Sunday in July. C.A. McDOWELL Ltd. Becker The eighteenth Becker re- union was held at the Dashwood Community Centre with about 135 in attendance. Sports events were conducted by Mr. and Mrs. B. Becker. Prizes were won by Brian 01- ley, Cathy Becker, Karen Kim- pel, Wendy Webb, Brenda Beck- er, Kevin Barr, Peter Datars, John 011ey, Marilyn Pfaff, Be- verley Stire, Roy Becker, Bruce Pfaff, Patricia 011ey, Marlene Barr, Susan Kimpel, Brian Mul- ler, Marty Becker, Randy Beck- er, Judy Greenan, Don Muller, Mrs. Joyce 011ey, Mrs. Annie Becker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Beck- er, Gerald Martene, Mr. Fred Stire, Sandra Datars, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stire, Mr. and Mrs. P. Coburn and also Mr. Fred Ten Eyck. Supper was served followed by a short business meeting. President is Mr. Gerald Mar- tene; vice-president, Mr. Gor- don Feltz; secretary, Mrs. G. Muller; table committee, Mrs. Edmund Becker, Mrs. John Barr, Mrs. Walter 011ey, Mrs. Albert Becker; sports commit- tee, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Da- tars, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beck- er; booth committee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tieman. Our Thanks Thank you again to al I the people who helped to make our opening so successful. We appreciated the flowers and advertising on our behalf by our contractors and friends. We will endeavor to merit your support. Stan Holobowicz DASHWOOD HOTEL The Bullock reunion was held Sunday, June 13, in Riverview Park, Exeter, with about 95 in attendance. Officers for 1966 are the same as this year. President is John Schofield; secretary-trea- surer, Nola Lewis; sports com- mittee, Iva Lagerwerf, Stuart and Ruth Bullock. Winners in races for pre- school children were Judy La- gerwerf; six to nine, Danny Lagerwerf and Tom Bullock; 10 to 12, Bobbie Lovie; 13 to 16, Eldon Bullock; men's race, Bob Moore. Little tots enjoyed peanut and candy scramble. Clothes pin contest and bean carrying contest were much enjoyed. Sack race for little tots was won by Judy Leger- werf and Janet Bullock; sack race, Norma Bullock; young girls, Marion Bullock and Betty Bullock. Tug o' war was enjoyed by the men. Guessing contest, items of tray, was won by Wilma and Isobel Bullock; candy guessing contest, Miss Ruth Bullock. Youngest baby present was Arlene Walper; coming farth- est 'distance, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leeder and boys of Brampton. "32Z122=Vi. Live Better Pfaff-Oesch 411 Year 'Round=s LENNOX The Pfaff-Oesch reunion was held at the Riverview Park July 11 with a large attendance. Winners of sports are: Races, boys & girls, 1-6 yrs., Dennis Pfaff, Marlene Clarke; 7-10, Glenda Pfaff, Ricky Bowers; 11 and up, Bonnie Clarke, Don Clarke, Doug Finkbeiner, tie; throwing ball in the basket, Den- nis Pfaff, Kathy Dinney, Nancy Preszcator, Danny G alloway, Vicky Clarke, Sandra Hutchin- son; run with clothespin between legs and drop in the basket, Susan Schenk; blindfold daugh- ter and find mother, Barbie Pfaff; guessing contests, guess- ing name, Mrs. Evelyn Hutchin- son; guessing weight, Judy Fin- kbeiner, guessing peanuts, Don Dinney; youngest girl, Karen Hutchinson, 4-1/2 months; youngest boy, James Adkins, 6 months; shortest married cou- ple, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowers; oldest woman, Mrs. Lovina Rei- chert; oldest man, Mr. Nelson Schenk; largest family, Mrs. Robert Sell; most freckles John Bierling; lucky number under plate, Mr. Sam Oesch. Officers for 1966 are: Pres- ident, Jim Clarke; vice presi- dent, RW611 Clarke; ItC. trea- surer, Mrs. Joe McCann. AIR CONDITIONING Doupe The 28th annual reunion of the descendants of Henry Doupe who emigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1849 was held in Queen's Park, Stratford, Sat- urday, July 10 with 38 in at- tendance. President, Mrs. Al- len Shaddick, Londesboro, pre- sided over the meeting. Short speeches were given by Fred Doupe, Mrs. Lloyd Walkom and Roy Switzer. Greetings were read from Mrs. Hugh Kennedy of Saska- toon, Sask., Mrs. A. McCallum, Brandon, Man., Mrs. Wm Mc- Pherson, Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Luther, Gorrie. Officers were elected. Pre- sident is Mrs. Wm Harding, vice-presidents, Mrs. Art Fer- guson, Miss Velma Doupe; trea- surer, Mr. Fred Doupe; secre- tary, Mrs. Fred Roger; sports committee, Miss Eleanor Doupe, Mrs. Bert Kincade; re- freshment committee, Mrs. Glen Millson, Mrs. Don Brine. It was decided to hold the picnic next year July 9 at Queen's Park, Stratford same time. A splendid sports pro- gram was convened by Miss Eleanor Doupe and Mrs. John Gray. Winners in races were: 4 years and under, Gerald Hard- ing, Ralph Harding; 6 and under, David Paynter, Donna Switzer, Craig Townsend; boys, 12 and under, David Paynter, Craig Townsend; girls, Shirley Swit- zer, Norma Switzer, Ona Reid; ladles race, Norma Switzer, Lloy Shaddick; men's race, Al- vin Harding, Fred Doupe; kick the slipper, 1 a di e s, Norma Switzer, Ona Reid; men, Fred Doupe, David Paynter; throw- ing the ball into pail, children, Craig Townsend; ladies, Al- berta Harding, Anna Denham, Grace Brine, Beatrice Roger, flip the thimble, Mary Hazel- wood, Irene Ferguson, Ellen Craig. Other races and contests won by Joan Harding, Shirley SwItz- er, Sarah Switzer, Evelyn Walk- = and Ruth Shaddiek. What a glorious way to live - in air that's always the perfect tem- perature, humidity- controlled, cleaned and freshened for year- round comfort. Lennox All-Season air condit- ioning (heating and cool- ing) is surprisingly low in cost, easy to own. 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