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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-07-24, Page 32Paco 0 Timos-Acivocots, 1969 ENGLISH .ENTRIES TOWNSHIP of BIDDULPH AUDITOR'S REPORT To: The Municipal Council and Ratepayers, The Municipal Corporation of the Township of Biddulph, LUCAN, Ontario. Analysis of Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1968 1967 $ Gentlemen: 2,460 7,143 466 1968 General government Members of council 2,437 General ad ministration 4,791 Unclassified 3,221 10,449 Protection to persons and property Fire 1,456 Unclassified 4,829 6,285 Public works Roadways 46,899 Drainage 332 Unclassified 6,042 53,273 Sanitation and waste removal Garbage collection and disposal 174 Conservation of health Public health services Social and family services General assistance 7,846 Financial expenses Interest on temporary borrowing 3,046 Provision for reserves 6,000 Unclassified 9,046 Other Police Village 1,043 Deferred Income 364 1,407 County - share of expenditure 59,934 Education - local contributions: Elementary - public 44,774 Elementary - separate 14,888 Secondary 54,957 114,619 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 263,033 10,069 We have examined the books and records of the Township of Biddulph for the year ended December 31, 1968 and attach hereto the related financial statements. Our examination included a general review of the accounting transactions and such other supporting evidence as we considered necessary in the circumstances. STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE The total revenue for the year amounted to $273,679 with expenditures of $263,033, resulting in a surplus for the year of $10,646, When this is added to the Revenue Fund Surplus Account there is a resulting surplus balance of $17,017. REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET The total revenue fund assets amount to $90,155 at December 31, 1968 with liabilities of $27,138 and reserves of $46,000. This leaves an accumulated surplus balance of $17,017 at December 31, 1968. CAPITAL FUND BALANCE SHEET The net long term liabilities of the Township amount to $280,830 which is made up - e follows: .General Municipal Activities $ 39,214 School Boards 241,616 At January 1, 1969, the debentures for education purposes were assumed by the Middlesex County Board of Education. SUBSIDIARY BOARDS The books and records of the Biddulph Township Public School Board have been examined and the related statements are attached. The books and records of the Biddulph Separate School Board have been examined and the related statements are attached. GENERAL REMARKS Interest and tax penalties have been calculated on a cash basis with no provision having been made for accrued interest, There is no authority for the municipality to incur a bank overdraft. AUDITOR'S OPINION Subject to the qualifications concerning Bank overdraft, we hereby report that in our 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. 1,180 6,233 7,413 86,868 332 3,243 90,443 195 25 5,367 3,956 134 4,090 2,257 1,225 3,482 53,433 43,062 11,704 53,249 108,015 282,532 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1968 REVENUE 1968 1967 $ $ KIME BEATTIE & CO, License Number 3683 216,048 1,796 Date of filing, July 3, 1969. 3,548 Statement of Source and Application of Capital Fund for the year ended December 31,1968 SOURCE OF FUNDS Taxation: Realty 196,660 Business 1,783 Special charges 6,348 204,791 Contributions from other governments: Payment in lieu of taxes 1,099 Subsidies 63,589 Municipalities 716 Long term liabilities, at par Province of Ontario 1968 1967 $ $ Ontario Education Capital Aid Corporation . 60,000 Tile Drainage Program 8,400 Contributions from other governments Ontario Drainage 5,617 49,541 Prepayment of special charges under The Drainage Act 5,420 3,140 Balance at the end of the year not permanently financed 171,996 48,337 251,433 101,018 221,392 510 60,742 716 65,40461,968 Other revenue -3,484 --3,42-9. TOTAL REVENUE 273,679 286,789 APPLICATION OF FUNDS EXPENDITURE General government 10,449 10,069 Protection to persons and property 6,285 7,413 Public works 53,273 90,443 Sanitation and waste removal 174 195 Conservation of health 25 Social and family services 7,846 5,367 Recreation and community services 0 0 Community planning and development 0 0 Financial expenses 9,046 4,090 Other , 1,407 3,482 County - share of expenditute 59,934 53,433 Education - local contributions 114,619 108,015 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 263,033 282,532 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditure for the year 10,646 4,257 Surplus at the beginning of the year 6,371 2,114 Surplus at the end of the year .... , .......... , 17,017 6,371 Balance at the beginning of the year 1968 1967 $ $ not permanently financed 48,337 13,842 Proceeds of long term liabilities transferred to School boards Public 67,000 60,000 Others: Land owners - Tile drainage loans 8,400 Drainage 127,696 27,176 251,433 101,018 Revenue Fund Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1968 ASSETS Analysis of Revenue for the year ended December 31, 1968 1968 1967 $ $ Taxation Realty - Residential and farM • ..... • - Commerical and industrial 1111.. , . - Business Special charges . .............. COntribution8 from other governments Ontario enterprises .. . .. .......... „ , Subsidies - Ontario - General Residential property tax reduction Specific Roadways • . .. „ „ • , . General welfare assistance . „ .... .... • , „ Centennial . ..... 4•41e•orrert. Municipalities .1.*Irm$1,01141,V4Iiiro,•11,....V•Y Other revenue: Licenses and permits 1111.irY1 0 .01,r•i s or w,•, Vi nes 4.1-•“/•,,r .r•Yr VriCr ........... Penalties and interest on taxes „ ..... TOTA L P.V,VENUE :1111,:,. 1968 1967 $ $ 188,692 207,883 7,968 8,1'65 196,660 1,783 6,348 216,048 1,796 3,548 204,791 221,392 1,099 610 9,365 23,775 23,848 6,601 8,428 45,097 3,737 3,480 63 585 60 /42 1,122 79 2,283 929 30 2,470, 3,481 3,429 271,679 280,789 38,290 682 Cash 13,018 , Accounts receivable Other governments - Ontario , 6,627 9,311 Municipalities 1,200 3,205 Local bOards and other funds Eire Areas 680 1,964 Police Village 1,455 285 Capital Fund - - . •sarroo•reo ,“.44,•.• 89,196 60,000 Other, after deducting allowance for doubtful accounts 2,025 Taxes receivable, after deducting allowance for uncollebtable taxes ........ • Oth er assets Olfl ir111114{1,•••••0•••rtrlibriy 90,155 41,599 1,046 130,428 LIABILITIES 1968 " 1567 $ 26,945 70,000 137 1,335 11,662 56 1,060 46,000 40,000 17,017 6,371 90,155 130,428 S Utlillig•ly.10.NN.•/“Yr1,}.“•1",f1, VO•• ti Bank-Overdraft ........ • • . • ... 4••v•wo ..,••••• Temporary loams • „. • - „ • • . Local boards and other funds: Schools „ • Capital: Fund ....... ,o1+•11•Irlf.V..•%•{* Other: Payables Reserves Bridal couple travels east for honeymoon floor-length gowns of Hot-pink cotton ottoman with white French Guipure lace woven with matching ribbon forrniry a high neck-line and meeting in a "V" at back to fall in two cascades to the hemline. Their headdresses were roses made to match their dresses, holding two-tiered matching short veils. They carried nosegays of white carnations with tufts of hot-pink ribbons looped throughout. Allan Van Patter was best man and Robert Bansey, Peter Chapman and Rielt Langdown were ushers. For the reception held at the Ivanhoe, the bride's mother wore a shocking-pink chiffon ensemble with matching accessories and corsage of white chrysanthemums. The mother of the groom bad chosen a coat-dress ensemble of mint.green shantung with matching accessories and corsage of yellow mums. For travelling to Quebec City and Eastern U.S.A., the bride had chosen a dress of pale pink fortrel-knit with white hat, black and white accessories and a corsage of white stephanotis. The couple will reside in Galt, Ontario. Among guests at the wedding and reception, were many from Hamilton, Sudbury, Port Hope, Amherstburg and Montreal, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM LANGDOWN :10):01110 .1 • ASK FOR le/i)e)43;11/44 INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 ACCESSORIES COME IN AND ASK FOR YOUR FREE BRIDAL GIFT REGISTER TA EXETER ••• Wesley United Church, London, was the setting for the marriage, July 19, of Sheila Maureen Bansey and William Kenneth Langdown. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Trimble. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bansey. Mrs. Bansey is the former Ina Revington, daughter of the late Mr. and Mm, Ben Revington of Cone. 3 Biddulph. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Langdown of London. Music selections by Mrs, William Casler were, "The Lord's Prayer" and the "Wedding Prayer" accompanied by Hubert Dallimore. Both are from Wesley Church, London. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of white chiara-crepe, under a sleeveless three-quarter length sheath coat of Venetian lace which extended into a Chapel-length train, edged with looped florets and topped by a chiara-crepe bow at the back of the high neck-line. Her headdress was two-tiered Guipure-type lace embedded with seed pearls and rhinestones, which held her scalloped three-tier French-illusion bouffant veil. She carried a cascade of white carnations, stephanotis and trailing ivy. Mrs. Helen Van Patter, of London, was her matron of honour and Mrs. Robert Bansey, Mrs. Mary Lou Langdown and Miss Gwen Bansey were her bridesmaids. They wore identical EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF SATURDAY'S HORSE SHOW A portion of the executive and officials in charge of Saturday's Lucan Horseman's club show is shown above. Back, left, president Jim Simpson and Allan Wright. Front, Mary Ann McMahon, secretary-treasurer Betty Stillson and Sandy De Block. Lucan Horse show is a success and district news Phone 227-4517 •,'" Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Saward Tops group on holidays Welcome family back from Japan Forty-five members of the Revington family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Park fora homecoming party given for Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Conti and family, Niagara Falls, N.Y. who have been stationed in Japan for two years. All the guests were descendants of Mr. and Mrs, Wilbert Revington. Cancer Society elects officers The Lucan and District Branch of the Cancer Society at a recent meeting elected the following officers: Mrs. Harold Hodgins, president; Harold Wallis, vice-president; Mrs. Stewart Park, secretary; Ian Dallas, treasurer; Mrs. Clarence Haskett, service to patients; Mrs. Don F. Ankers, education; Gordon Brooks, publicity; Steve Storey, campaign manager; Mrs. M. H. Hodgins, assistant; and Mrs. F. Saward, press reporter. The total amount collected at last canvass was $1074.75. COMBINED SERVICE Rev. W. C. Tupling was in charge of the combined congregations of the United and Anglican Churches. Next Sunday Rev. Robert Carson will be back and will have combined congregations at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Lucan and district friends were pleased to hear that the offices o" the T-A were not flooded last week. The regular meeting of Lucan "Streamliners" Tops was held at the home of Mrs. Gary McKenzie, with nine members present. The lazy summer days are telling on the activities of Tops. The one bright spot was that the weight-loss is still very encouraging. One of the newer members was thrilled at being Queen for the week as she had lost 71/2 lbs. There will be no meeting next week as so many members will be on vacation. It is hoped that cooler weather at the next meeting will encourage members to continue with the exercises which are so helpful. Another spectacular day and another spectacular home show was had by the 103 contestants and horses in 20 various English and Western events arranged by the Lucan Horseman's Club. Big prize money, trophies and special gifts were won by the following: English equitation, Vickie Campbell; handy hunter, Carol Minhinnick; working hunter, hack under 14.2, Micky Witherow; working hunter, hack over 14.2, Judy Davey; working hunter, 14.2 and under, Micky Witherow; working hunter, 14.2 and over, Judy Davey. Hit and hurry, Carol Minhinnick; open jumper class, 14.2 and under, Penny Dingwall; openumper class, 14.2 and over,Judy Davey; western trail class, George LeMoine; junior clover leaf barrel race, Pat Cornish; senior clover leaf barrel race, Lisa Cording, Western pleasure class, Gord Wads; western rescue race, Terry Sharpe; musical stalls, Jeff Darling; western equitation, Lisa Cording; flag race, Mel Randall; western riding, Paul Williams; pleasure, English or western, Marty Van Praet. Froats family returns home through east provinces, USA By MISS ELLA MORLOCK Mr. & Mrs. William Froats, Heather and Judy have returned from a camping trip through the Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, returning by Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. They visited Charlottetown Confederation Theatre and attended the musical drama "Ann of Green Gables". They also visited "Man and His World" at Montreal. Mr, & Mrs. John Park and Mt. & Mrs. Jack Lankin were Sunday guests of Dr. & Mrs. L. W. Lobsinger of Sarnia. Bill Park of Petrolia is staying with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Park while attending a summer course in London. Mr. & Mrs. Ward Hodgins of St. Thomas were Friday and Saturday guests of Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. W/O and Mrs, D. J, Porter of Camp Borden and five children have been visiting the latter's parents, Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Bond, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott and Cranston is now able to be out but Mr. Cranston's condition remains about the same. The Rev, Stanley Johnston of Thamesford, a former Lucan United Church minister, lost his wife last week. Kennon Fischer visited with his grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Fischer for most of last week. Then she took him home to London, and stayed for a few days with Mrs. Tommy Thompson, visiting all her family during her stay. Miss Line Abbott last Thursday was most happily surprised when her cousin, Miss Eleane Abbott of Lansing, Mich,, called on her on her way to Stratford to attend four Shakespearean plays. Lucan and Exeter relatives will want to know that in spite of her 98 years and with the aid of a good housekeeper her mother is able to be in her own home. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis spent last Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Duncan Tindall of Listowel. Mr. & Mrs. James Goodwin of Stratford spent a few days with Mrs. Frank Stanley and accompanied Mrs. Stanley and her bride-elect daughter Carol to the funeral of Mrs. Harry Percy of Bright who was a sister of Mrs. Stanley. She had died very suddenly. Mr. & Mrs. B. E. Langman of Kenmore, N,Y. spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. Michael Hodgins, Val D'Or, Quebec, has been visiting his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hodgins for the last month and will be joined by his parents, Captain & Mrs, A. J. (Sandy) Hodgins and the rest of the family this week for three weeks. Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Grey of Oshawa were recent guests of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cranston, After a lengthy illness Mrs, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Hey are enjoying a car-trailer tour of Southwestern Ontario. Their first stop was Goderich. Next they planned to visit Mr. & Mrs. Ward Fritz on their Georgian Bay island. Miss Ada Gram of Adrian, Michigan, called on friends in the area last week. Ira Brown and Mrs. Idella Burn of New Hamburg and Mr. & Mrs. Clarence (Erma Brown) Moser of Palm Bay, Florida, renewed acquaintance in Crediton last Thursday. Dr, & Mrs. Carl Morlock of Rochester, Minnesota, arrived in Crediton Saturday morning. Accompanied by Miss Ella Morlock they proceeded to Muskoka to spend a week at Keswick Bible Conference on Lake Rosseau. The induction service for Rev. Douglas Warren is scheduled for Friday evening at eight o'clock. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Thorne and family spent last week holidaying in Northern Ontario. LUCAN HORSE SHOW IS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS - The second open horse show of the season sponsored by the Lucan Horseman's Club drew more than 100 contestants Saturday, A total of twenty English and Western events were held to thrill the large crowd of spectators on hand. Shown above is the complete field of entries in one of the events, I-A photo.