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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-04-29, Page 16VILLAGE OF LUCAN Tender For Highway Fencing Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon, local time, on FRIDAY, MAY 14 for the supply and erection of approximately 2,300 ft. of fence on Highway No. 4. (Main St.) adjacent to the North Village limits. All bids must be accompanied by a certified deposit cheque in favour of the "Village of Lucan" for 10% of the tender. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the undersigned or will be mailed on request. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, J. P. McIntyre, Engineering Ltd., 277 Cathcart St., London 16, Ontario Jude di g es Page 16 Times-Advocate, April 29, 1971 . . in Winnipeg TOWNSHIP of BIDDULPH AUDITOR'S REPORT Judge James I. Morkin a former resident of Biddulph died in Winnipeg April 20, 1971 in his 91st year. He was born on the 2nd Concession of Biddulph, attended Clandeboye Public School, St. Marys Collegiate Institute and became a school-teacher, Going to Manitoba he taught school and later studied to be a lawyer. He settled in Winnipeg after he married in 1917. He was called to be a Judge and retired in 1956, but still continued his law practice until very recently, He is survived by a son, James C. and a daughter, Mary Lou, Mrs. Harry Simpson and two grandchildren, also a brother John of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Funeral services were in Winnipeg April 23. Many relatives reside in the Lucan area. To: The Members of Council, nhabitarifa and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the Township of Biddulph We have examined the 1970 financial statements of the corporation. of the Township of Biddulph, which are listed on the attached Index. Our examination included a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we considered necessary in the circumstances, In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the corporation of the Township oT Biddulph as .at Pecember 31st, 1970, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for Ontario municipalities applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. KIME & COMPANY Licence Number 4030 Other revenue Licenses and. permitS 1,115 1,368 Rents, concessions and franchises 2,336 Penalties and interest on taxes 2,606 3,686 6 057 5,054 Total revenue 352,867 325,476 Analysis of Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1970 1969 Actual $ 1970 Actual $ Date of filing, April 15, 1971 General government Members of council General administration Unclassified 3,860 3,277 4,423 3,890 4,211 3,056 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1970 REVENUE 11,157 11,560 Protection to persons and property Fire 2,700 2,400 Unclassified 3,818 5,297 6,518 7,697 1970 1969 $ $ 265,295 237,970 81,515 82,452 6,057 5,054 352,867 325,476 Taxation Contributions from other governments l . lll Other Total revenue Public works Roadways 58,773 73,997 Drainage 332 332 Unclassified 14,044 11,763 73,149 86,092 Hold showers for bride-elect Daisy Lavinia Cobleigh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cobleigh, of Alice Street, Lucan was honored with three miscellaneous showers previous to her marriage to Robert Edward Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Haskell of Glencoe. Hostesses at the showers were Mrs. Wilson Armitage, London, the bride's aunt; and two of her sisters, Mrs. Peter Manders and Mrs. Robert Porter, at the lat- ter's home in London; and Miss Cobleigh's co-workers at St. Mary's Hospital where the shower was held. The bridal party was en- tertained by another sister of the bride, Mrs. Clare Paton, at her home, Market Street, Lucan after the rehearsal. LEGION. DART WINNERS - A total of 88 entries participated in the first annual mixed dart tournament sponsored by the Lucan Legion held recently. Winners of the mixed doubles were Jim Irwin and Ruth Ann Haines of Aylmer being congratulated by Branch 540 sports officer Goal Elson and Carl Rummell, also of Lucan. photo by Daley EXPENDITURE Social and family services General assistance 9,374 6,385 9,374 6,385 General government Protection to persons and property Public works Social and family services Financial expenses Education County - share of expenditure Other Total expenditure Excess of revenue over expenditure for the year Surplus (deficit) at the beginning of the year Surplus (deficit) at the end of the year 11,157 6,518 73,149 9,374 10,443 168,073 60,181 6,756 11,560 7,697 86,092 6,385 4,764 143,614 60,818 2,349 Lucan and district news Financial expenses Interest on temporary borrowing 10,119 4,764 Unclassified 324 10,443 4,764 Education Elementary - public 71,215 61,468 separate 20,733 17,822 Secondary 76,125 64,324 168,073 143,614 County - share of expenditure 60,181 60 818 Other Police village 2,974 2,254 Deferred revenue 3,782 95 6,756 2,349 Total expenditure 345,651 323,279 345,651 323,279 7,216 2,197 1_9,_214 17,017 2430 19,214 fl Statement of Capital Fund Operations for the year ended December 31, 1970 Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Saward Phone 227-4517 1970 1969 110,221 171,996 Donate to Cancer Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the beginning of the year Continuity of Taxes Receivable for the year ended December 31, 1970 CAPITAL OUTLAY WI officers are installed Capital expenditure Public works Transfers to others Total capital outlay Church news 142,600 141,394 46,885 49,615 189,485 191,009 $ $ Balance at the beginning of the year 36,128 Analysed as follows: Taxes unpaid from 1969 25,183 , 1968 7,395 1967 and prior years 3,550 36,128 Canadian industry, Mrs. Les McGuffin; citizenship and education, Mrs. W. C. Tupling; historical research and current events, Mrs. Alec Young; home economics and health, Mrs. M. H. Hodgins; resolutions, Mrs. Harold Snelgrove; public relations officer, Mrs. S. Revington; sick and sunshine, Mrs. John Park; safety council, Mrs. Saward; Tweedsmuir history curators, Mrs. Frank Hardy, Mrs. S. Revington and Mrs. Eldon Hodgson. Mrs. Crozier took the chair for the remainder of the meeting. A donation was sent to the Canadian Cancer Society. Each member will bring a gift for the Teen Girls' Home at the next meeting. It was agreed to change the regular meeting day to the third Tuesday in the month in order not to conflict with other a; interests in the district. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 18, in the lunch room of the Shillelagh. Members of the Lucan Women's Institute met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Harold Snelgrove with 14 present. Mrs. Sheridan Revington performed the installation of officers appointed for 1971-1972; president, Mrs. R.R. Crozier; vice-president, Mrs. Harold Snelgrove; secretary, Mrs. J. W. Lockyer; treasurer, Mrs. Frances Saward; past president and district director, Mrs. Saward.' Branch directors, Mrs. Cecil Robb, Mrs. Burns Smith, Mrs. Frank Jolliffe; auditors, Mrs. Glen Haskett, Mrs. Wes Atkin- son; pianist, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, and nominating committee, Mrs. Saward and Mrs. Frank Hardy. Conveners of standing com- mittees were appointed as follows: agriculture and ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday, the Sunday School will meet at 9:45 a.m. The Nursery meets at 11:00 a.m. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m, and the League of Loy'alty will meet during the service. Monday at 7 p.m. Huron District Boy Scouts Association will hold their annual meeting in the Clinton Legion Hall. The first Lucan Scout Group will be represented by the group com- mittee and the Cub and Scout leaders. The Anglican Church Women will meet May 5, at 2:00 p.m. in ,• the home of Mrs. Frank Hardy Sr. CAPITAL FINANCING Long term liabilities incurred Contributions from other governments Other Total capital financing Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the end of the year 19,100 144,400 114,935 91,267 40,452 17,117 (174,487) (252,784) 125,219 110,221 Centennial plans made Increase during the year Taxation revenue 265,295 Add amounts added to the tax bills for collection purposes only 35,346 Taxes billed 300,641 Penalties and interest added during the year 2,606 Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1970 ASSETS The centennial committee met at the Legion hall with 16 persons present. Rev. W. C. Tupling agreed to arrange a combined church service for Sunday August 29, the last day of the centennial celebration. Since some conncessions would entail more expenditure than others, and some would be more profitable it was agreed to ap- point a clearing committee of three to deal with this problem. Those appointed were Tom England, Harry Wraith and Mrs. A. E. Reilly. An advertising committee consists of Harvey Hillman, Gary McFalls, Mrs. Russell Goddard and Mrs. 0, Seward. Banners will be strung across Main Street to advertise the event. The parade will be in the hands of Ernie Ross, Doug Johnson, Gordon Brooks and Mrs. Mert Culbert, and the beef barbecue will be organized by church groups. Any man interested in a beard growing contest is asked to contact Gordon Brooks or any other member of the Lion's Club. Anyone in the community who wishes to help or who would like to put forward ideas is free to contact the members of the centennial committee. The next meeting of the committee will be at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall, May 10. 303,247 339,375 Reduction during the year Taxes, penalties and interest received 285,775 Taxes written off 324 (21.3_Q2_9_) 53,276 1970 1969 891 23,483 24,913 37,657 51,276 34,128 587 Balance at the end of the year Cash Accounts receivable Taxes receivable Other current assets Total current assets Analysed as follows: Taxes unpaid from 1970 38,173 Taxes unpaid froth 1969 11,228 Taxes unpaid from 1968 and prior years 3,875 53,276 77,080 95,855 SYNOD The annual Synod of the Diocese of Huron will begin May with Holy Communion in St. Paul's Cathedral, London at 7:30 p.m. and continue on Monday and Tuesday. Delegates from Holy Trinity Church are Mr. Harvey Hodgins, Jack Murdy, and Wilson Hodgins, Capital outlay to be recovered in future years Total assets 210,777 214,976 287,857 310,831 LIABILITIES DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Temporary loans Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Net long term liabilities Reserves and reserve funds Unappropriated balances Total liabilities 91,950 74,809 34,724 93,838 3,1'95 129,869 168,647 85,558 76,970 46,000 46,000 26,330 19,214 287,857 310,831 Continuity of the Account for the Police Village of Granton Election near UNITED Rev. W. C Tupling entitled his sermon "Seeing a Little Farther" at Lucan United Church, last Sunday morning. Miss Kathryn Worthington was at the organ and the Youth choir sang. Next Sunday there will be no service at Lucan United owing to Clandeboye celebrating their anniversary. The speaker will be Rev. Glen Wright of Exeter. VgG 0A, the meeting and exercise your franchise. Only by your interest and active participation at this meeting can we be assured of an interesting Branch. Come to the meeting and cast your ballot the democratic way and have your say on May 12, 1971. If you don't attend this meeting and you don't cast your ballot, may we suggest you also keep quiet if things are not run the way you want them to. The Provincial Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion will be held, May 30, 31, and June 1, 2 and 3, in the Waterloo Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Start making plans to attend, Comrades. If not for all the sessions, then for a day or two. I am sure you will not be disap- pointed when you meet the visiting comrades of this great province. One of the ironies of life is that it's usually the warm girls, not the cold ones, who get the fur coats. for the year ended December 31, 1970 REVENUE By CARL STUCKLESS With Sid away up north for a bit of a holiday he asked me to put in a few lines for him. As he mentioned in last week's column he took his young 94 year old father up to Kapuskasing , and at the same time he will be at- tending District K convention, where he is past commander. I am sure he will enjoy meeting some of the old sweats once again. Saturday we have the popular Country 3 entertaining down in the lounge. So, get your Mrs. and come on out for the evening. I was glad to see so many fathers out last Friday nice for our annual father and son banquet. The guest speaker, the former N,H.L. linesman George Hayes, gave quite an im- pressive talk on his experiences while a linesman with the N.H.L. By the way, he picked my team to win the Stanley Cup. (who else but the Habs) Maybe we better start serving rheals in the arena, seems like a DATES TO REMEMBER good way to get the fathers out. May 1 - Zone A5 Euchre at Hurry back Sid as the readers Glencoe Branch Canadian Legion miss you and so does good old 540, May 4 - Ladies Auxiliary A most important date is fast General Meeting approaching, Comrades, and I May 12 -- General Meeting and am referring to the nomination Nomination and Election of and election meeting, The date is Officers Wednesday, May 12, 1971. If you May 30 to June 3 --- Provincial want a strong and efficient Convention, Waterloo Branch, it is your duty to attend And that's 30 for this time, NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1970 1969 $ $ ler Taxation - police village requisition Township of Biddulph 2,974 2,254 2,974 2,254 1. CHARGES FOR NET LONG TERM LIABILITIES Total charges for the year for net long term liabilities were as follows: Principal payments Interest $ 10,512 3,864 Other revenue Interest Total revenue EXPENDITURE 24 24 2,998 $ 14,376 COUPLE'S CLUB At the Couple's Club meeting last week at Lucan United Church, Vern Whatley, probation officer gave a talk ,on his work and answered questions. Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Ross, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Froats and Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lockyer conducted the Worship Service and provided lunch. The Couple's Club will serve refreshments at the booth at the Horseman's Show. Of the total charges shown above, an amount of $14,376 was paid from the general revenues of the municipality and is included in expenditure, classified under the appropriate functional headings. 2. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated balance sheet reflects assets and liabilities of the revenue fund, capital fund and all reserve funds of municipality. 2,254 Unclassified 161 236 161 236 Birthday party Mrs. Don Abbott gave a family dinner-party in honour of her daughter Sandra's 21st birthday. Included in the guests were, Mr. & Mrs. Claremont Davis, Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Davis, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Love, Don Smith, San- dra's husband, Dave Turner and Mavis, the the the Protection to persons and property Fire 400 400 Street lighting 1,21.6 1,1.22 1,616 1,522 3. NET LONG TERM LIABILITIES Total long term liabilities incurred by the municipality and outstanding at the end of the year amount to Of the long term liabilities shown above, the responsibility for payment of principal and interest charges has been assumed by others for a principal amount of Net long term liabilities at the end of the year Public works Roadways 217 2,079 Total expenditure 1,994 _3,837 $362,558 "SUPPER IS SERVED" A tasty supper was served at Lucan United Church to over 100 people at the "Supper is Served" night. This was followed by the distribution of numerous door- prizes which caused much hilarity, Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditure for the year Bank balance (payable to) the Township of Biddulph at the beginning of the year 1,004 (1,583) (684) (1,455) 762 277,000 41111111111111111111111111111111111 1 111 iiiiii 111111111 lllll 1 llllll $ 85,558 Lucan personals Balance receivable from (payable to) the Township of Biddulph at the end of the year 4. CAPITAL OUTLAY TO BE RECOVERED IN FUTURE YEARS Some Capital outlay does not represent a burden on general municipal revenues, as it is to be recovered in future years from other sources: Speial charges on benefitting landowners Analysis of Revenue 320 (1,466) (684) 1111111111111111111111111111 IIIllll 111$111111111111111111111H1111 $ 85,558 Mr. & Mrs, Cliff Abbott were Sunday guests of Mr, & Mrs. Ed Turnbull of Grand Bend. Mr. & Mrs. Glen Walters and family from Preston and Ross Smith from Wingham were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs, Ken Jones. Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mrs. John Park and Mrs. Don Lankin attended a benefit Dessert Bridge at Cronyn Hall, last Monday for St. Paul's Choir. Leo Morkin flew to Winnipeg to attend the funeral of his uncle, James I. Morkin last week. Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy of Guelph spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Leo Morkin. The Cubs and Scouts meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Cub leaders are Mrs. Sue Edginton, Mrs. Betty McIvor and Mrs. Nancy Taylor. Scout leader is Hans noche. The Choir practices Thursday; junior at 7:00 p.m. and seniors at 8:00 p.m. Analysis of the Education Levy for the year ended December 31, 1970 for the year ended December 31, 1970 overlevy or (underlevy) for the requisition year 1970 Actual Taxation Realty - Residential and farm 238,741 - Commercial and industrial llllll 10.177 248,918 2,023 Special charges 14,354 265,295 1969 Actual $ Ao ,4111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111: Lucan Jr. Irish Hockey Club OPEN MEETING All interested citizens are urged to attend assessment mill WWI amount rates levy 215,111 8,963 224,074 1,827 12,069 237,970 Public res. 1,932,925 33.8 corn. 119,457 37.5 69,812 Separate res. 677,525 28.7 corn. 19,840 31.8 20,076 Business 6 7,778 2,034 20,168 (92) 72,847 1,814 sit Contributions from other governments Ontario enterprises 1,044 1,044 For Purpose of Electing Executive For The 1971-72 Season 2,119 2,119 Secondary res, 2,6.10,450 27.0 corn. 139,297 30.0 74,661 Subsidies Ontario Per capita w.r, • • • ,aittrafro•oaroat l Residential property tax reduction l . l l , Specific RoadwaYs.vorr ,r ,vrooueo.fyily• llllllll General Welfare assistance „ ll . ....... • 9,365 9,365 Payments in addtaixtieosn to the requisition 35,527 26,454 supplementary .....-1. LUCAN ARENA ,.-:-7..... .,. Wed. May 12 ..--g 7.30 p.m. E = = 111111111111111111111111811111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111181811111111811888M 40,023 4,491 80,333 82,452 27,483 8,096 80,471 81:515 Public 3,437 Separate 565 Secondary 3,278