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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-07-28, Page 2Bible school at Crediton By MRS. L. PRESZCATOR d `REMIT( The 7,"reliton Bible Vacation School helot in ,he Elle church, Is in its second week and has been very well attended with an average attendance of over 80. Thursday evening parents and friends are being invited to see and hear the accomplishments of the childree durie, their t7... weeks at vacation School. PERSONALS Mrs. Wallace Nixon and son Howard of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Sam King. Mrs. 0. N. Braun and her daughter Mrs. S. Ricker of Case- ville. Michigan visited Sunday with the former's brother,Mr. Ed. Morlock and Ella. They also visited other friends. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Hey return- ed home Monday after a vacation in the west. Richard and Burton Moon are holidaying this week in Ottawa and along the Thousand Islands. By MRS. W. MOTZ Mrs. Beth Hatherley and Mrs. Harold Gillies of London spent Monday with the former's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Mote. Mrs. Leonard Wein and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Wein and family visited in London Sunday also visiting Story Book Gardens. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Regier and daughter who were former residents here have moved into the house owned by Mr. Cliff Grasdahl, formerly the Ander- son home. Miss Margaret Heist spent a few days last week with Miss Cynthia Elliott of Thorndale. Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Earl Heist and family were Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Elliott, Nancy and Cynthia, Gary Gowan of Thorndale and Mr. Robert Nutt of St. Marys. Water gets to Brinsley By GORDON MORLEY BRINSLEY Pitts Construction Co, have installed concrete pipe for Lake Huron pipe line from Port Blake to the pumping station on the farm of Mr. Kelly Robinson. Mrs. Watson took the service at Brinsley United Church on Sunday while the Rev. Davies is on holidays. Mr. & Mrs. Les Morley and family returned home Saturday after visiting eastern points. Lorna Mawson was a recent visitor with Mr. & Mrs. Ted Morley and girls. Mr. Jim Laye, who has been janitor at MeGillivray Central School since it was built, has resigned and accepted a position at Stephen. Central School. Bev Thompson and Mr. Albert Hart were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Doug Lewis and family, Get Your FREE Carton of Pepsi at SOUTH-END SERVICE oils weekend! GARAGE DOORS 8x7 -$611.95 9x7 66.95 Easy Way FOLDING STAIRS $44.95 CORRULUX 8 ft. Green, Yellow and Coral ... $8.49 10 ft.... $10.65 12 ft. $12.75 Beautiful stock - 2" red cedar 6 ft. PICNIC TABLES $18" 7 ft. $21 9 5 NEW Rustic - Pre-finished ELM PANELLING $9 95 EXET8R 6R AND BEND Garnett Sherritt Outdoor services well attended veteran of war Page 2 TirnesAcivocate, My 28, 1966 Mr. Garnet Sherritt, 74, for- erly of Stephen Township, pass- ed away July 25 at Westminster Hospital in London where he was a patient for thirty years, a Vet- eran of World War I. lie was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sherritt. )t] TOJECT &A %r Nortii, A private funeral service was held at the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home Wednesday at 2 pm with interment in Grand Bend C emetery. Survivors are sisters (Hazel) Mrs. LeroY Johnson Of w-st , Jaw, Sask,, Mrs. Lydia Niles of Lansing, Mich., and a brother Aaron of Brantford. By MRS. wa,Lwonp GILL GRAND BEND A surprise party was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Douglas. Gill and family Saturday evening on the occasion of their 25th welding anniversary. Mrs. Willis Gill read the address and Mr, and Mrs. Gill were presented with a Weston rocker, Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gill, Brampton, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Charlton and fam- ily, London, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Gill and family, Mr. and Mrs, Welli,vood Gill and family and Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Morrow. GB pair mark wedding SUMMER SERVICES During the month of July the open air services on the lawn of Grand Bend United Church have been well attended by •cottagers and visitors to the area. Sunday, July 31, the open air service at 11:15 am promises to be of special interest, not only to visitors but to members of the local congregation as well. On this occasion the guest speak- er will be Rev. Harry B. Turner BA, BD minister of Woodbine Avenue United Church, Toronto, and father of Mrs, Leslie green- wood, a member of the Grand Bend congregation. His subject will be "When God Stops". Mrs. H. B. Turner, wife of the speaker, will be soloist at the service. PERSONALS Calvin, Kathy, Douglas and Gail Willard of Exeter spent last week With their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Kading. Weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs, W. Gill were Mr, & Mre. Keith Charlton, Gary and Karen of London, Mr. & Mrs. Stan Steinacker and Lynda Joy Of Stratford, Mr, & Mrs. Ron Mit- chell, Wayne, Dennis and Michael of Ailsa Craig, Larry and Reed Kowalchuk. FOR THE BEST IN TV SERVICE 236-4094 ZURICH MADAMS TV ••••••••••••••••••••••••,•••=mmw r 56,259.00 46,250,00 TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE Auditor's Report and Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1965 Auditor's Report June 3, 1966, Debentures Assumed from Other Municipalities (Schedule 2) Investment in Capital Assets The Reeve, Councillors and Ratepayers The Corporation of the Township of Usborne Elimville, Ontario, Bibles for other children Rev. Howard Zurbrigg„ director of the Crediton Vacation Bible School, concluding this week at the Crediton FUB Church, is shown at the left posting the mission contributions up to Tuesday morning. Watching with a group of youngsters are Mrs. Sharon Zurbrigg and Mrs. Lorna Finkbeiner. Forty dollars has now been gathered to be sent to the Canadian Bible Society's "Bible a Month Club". The highlight of the two week session will be a Children's Program Thursday evening, to which all parents are invited. 350,225.54 Revenue Fund Balance Sheet Gentlemen: I have audited the accounts and records of the Township of Usborne for the year ended December 31, 1965 and have prepared therefrom the statements listed in the index accompanying this report. Operations The operations for the year resulted in a deficit of $129.01, compared with a surplus of $2,015.26 for the year ended December 31, 1964. Presented herewith is a condensed, comparative statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the three years ended December 31, 1965, 1964 and 1963. ASSETS Whalen area man at Mason's event Cash on Hand Cash in Bank 355.19 5,329.38 366.41 3,745.00 5,684.57 4,111.41 20,628.78 754.50 33.37 16,091.22 1,104.5'7 Year ended December 31 1965 1964 1963 Accounts Receivable Sundry Agreements Province of Ontario Other Municipalities School Boards Taxes Receivable (Schedule 5) Inventories Total Assets Revenue Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Mitchell, St. Marys, visited recently with Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Squire. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hodgins and Gordon were at the Heinbuch Funeral Home, Stratford Sunday to view the remains of the late Wallace Ballantyne, Stratford. Sue Ann Squire holidayed dur- ing last week with Mrs. Mac Baron, St. Marys. Mr. & Mrs. Art Abbott, Muriel and Carol also Mr. & Mrs. Clar- ence Carter, Clandeboye visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Allen Tindall, Wiarton, Muriel and Carol remaining to holiday. Mrs. Wm. French and Laura, Mrs. Ken Hodgson and Barbara, Mrs. J. Finkbeiner, Jackie and Joanne attended a bridal shower for Miss Sandra McDonald at the home of Miss Joan Dewan Monday evening. Mr, & Mrs. Gary Parkinson and family, St. Marys, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. French. Mary Johnson holidayed dur- ing last week with Margaret Hodgson, St. Marys. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson and family were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Earl Johnson, Lon- don. 146,384.92 48,617.32 578.00 1,804.75 8,153,55 48,408.42 136,390.26 43,871.57 550.00 1,262.36 14,862.43 573.30 Taxation 159,091.51 Grants and Subsidies - province of Ontario 35,525.35 Licenses and permits 502.00 Interest, tax penalties, etc. 1,650.59 Other revenue . . 6,562,93 Miscellaneous revenue 829.58 LIABILITIES By MRS. FRANK SQUIRE WHALEN Mr. Ron Squire attended Mas- ons Grand Lodge in Toronto Wed- nesday, Mrs. Norman Hodgins and Mrs. Ethel Squire, Granton, spent Thursday with Mrs. Larry Kil- patrick, Lonuon. Mr. & Mrs. Percy Hodgins and family attended a family gathering at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Keith Fawcett near St. Marys Sunday honoring the birth- day of Mr. Hubert Hodgins, Granton. Marlene and Gwen Hodgins holidayed last week with Bar- bara Taylor, London. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hodgson, Bar- bara and Brian visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Eric Atwood, London. Mr. & Mrs. Don Davies, Som- bre, visited Friday with Mr. & Mrs. McLeod Mills. Miss Joan Hodgins, Woodeden Camp, spent Wednesday at her home here. Miss Heather Powell, London is holidaying with Donald Neil. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Hodgson and family have moved to St. Marys to reside. Accounts Payable Debentures and Coupons Due Interest ............. . . . . Other Local Boards and Commissions (specify) Ausable River Conservation Authority Upper Thames Valley Authority . . . Usborne Township School Area Board Capital Account 2,573.02 $ 204,161.96$205,538.54$197,509.92 Expenditure General government protection to persons and property. . . public works Sanitation and waste removal Conservation of health Social welfare Education Recreation and Community Services . . Debt charges Taxes written off or refunded County rates Miscellaneous expenditure . ..... Deficit from previous years levied for . 1,814.90 8,364.76 8,667.51 7,814.10 3,514.57 2,862.46 3,337.67 62,514.39 72,778,44 79,731.22 611.56 431.00 550.90 8.56 229.03 395.93 4.00 77,804.80 69,113.63 60,858.40 600.07 1,057.00 2,058.40 6,866.03 6,799.48 5,060.99 28.30 72.43 43,119.14 38,759.17 38,694.11 638.32 403.66 110.89 2,195.00 1,403.37 348.33 112.31 217.30 Deferred Revenue (Schedule 8) Surplus (Form C) 677,94 1,761.70 41,580.86 48,408.42 Total Liabilities and Surplus Statement of Revenue and Expenditure REVENUE 204,290.97 203,463.28 199,705.04 Surplus or (deficit) for year • . 4 • • $ (129.01)$ 2,075.26 $ (2,195.12) The operations of the Usborne Township School Area Board resulted in a surplus of $1,086.22. Actual Budget 159,091,51 159,010.00 94.09 29,085.19 32.83 4,656.00 558.00 Total Revenue from Taxation (Schedule 3) Contributions, Grants and Subsidies Governments: Ontario- Welfare Assistance Highway Improvement . • . Payments in lieu of municipal taxes Unconditional Per Capita Grants Other (specify) Warble Fly Act Government Enterprises: Ontario - FLE.P.C. Grant in lieu of taxes Qualifications 1. There was no differential between the Farm and Residential, and Com- mercial rates as required by the Residential and Farm School Tax Assistance Grants Act, for ratepayers of the Exeter Separate School, 2. There is no authority for the Municipality to carry a surplus and It is suggested that a Reserve for Working Funds be set up as permitted by the Ontario Municipal Act, Section 297 and the Regulations of the Department of Municipal Affairs. 3. Municipal Drain balances have not been billed in accordance with Section 83 of the Municipal Drainage Act. 4. it is suggested that the accumulated deferred revenue, as shown on schedules 8 and 9, be taken into consideration to reduce the levies for county and school purposes. 34,426.11 40,164.00 1,099.24 1,099.24 502.00 570.00 1,650.59 1,400.00 Licenses and Permits (include dog tax) Interest, Tax Penalties, etc Other Revenues - Rents, Concessions and Franchises 118.50 Fines 19.84 Service Charges 6,424.59 6,562,93 8,140.00 Auditor's Opinion Subject to the foregoing qualifications, I hereby report that in my opinion (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. Miscellaneous (specify) Sales Tax Refund Cemetery Board 789.62 39.96 829.58 204,161.96 209,284.00 129.01 476.00 204,290.97 209,760.00 (3) The financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Municipality as at December 31, 1965 and the results of its operations for the year ended on that date. Gross Total Revenue Deficit for the Year Total Revenue Section EXPENDITURE Signature A, M. Harper Date of filing June 7, 1966 License number 3034 Actual Budget 8,364.76 8.650.00 Revenue Fund Surplus Account Debit Credit Balance Balance at January 1, 1965 41,709.87 Surplus or deficit included in Current Budget 41,709.87 General Government Executive and Legislative 1,466.00 Administrative 5,337.64 Other 1,561.12 Protection to Persons and Property Fire ... 195.00 Law Enforcement 18.00 Other (specify) Warble Fly Control Act . • • 2,885.17 . Livestock claims 416.40 41,709.87 Balance after above adjustments Deficit for the year (Form D) 129.01 3,433.00 67,000.00 500.00 Total of Debit and Credit r olumns 3,514.57 62,514.39 611.50 • • • • 129.01 41,709.8'7 public Works-Roads, Highways and Streets, etc. Sanitation and Waste Removal Social Welfare (Schedule 10) Welfare Assistance Welfare Administration Balance of Surplus (Form H) December 31, 1965 41,580.86 209.83 19.20 229.03 600.00 . 6 • Capital & Loan Fund Balance Sheet ASSETS 77,804.80 '78,012,00 600.07 1,250.00 Education including debt charges (Schedule 9) Recreation and Community Services ¤ . Debt Charges Long-term debt charges (Schedule 11) 36,219.26 Less own share of school debt charges 30,522.80 5,696.46 Short-term interest and other charges 1,169.57 General Fixed (as perSchedule 18) . . , Due from School Ratepayers (for Debentures) Public and Continuation . . • .. . . . . Collegiate and High 46,250.00 209,792.88 56,259.00 266,051.88 37,023.66 350,225.54 87,02.8.66 (?.00/9.48 241,116A4 • 4 d t o Metounts Receivable (Sehedule 17) . . .. . .. Taxes written off . . . • 4 Joint or Special Expenditures County Rates . . . . . . . . • • t t 43,119.14 6,866.03 7,106.00 28.30 43,110,14 43,119.00 638.32 Mieeellaneous (specify) Provision for deferred Revenue 688.32 Drainage (other than (ienerap Schools public and Continuation . Totali 61,0 odO.4.6.4 64 v v64 o • • • • • 4 4 Gross Total Expenditure • . . Total Expenditure Section .5 • . to • • • 204 ,200.97 200,160.00 204 290 97 209 760 00