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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-06-24, Page 14Page 14 Times-Advocate, June 24, 1971 Lucan LOBO ABATTOIR Owned and Operated By Teo and Gary Van Steeg CUSTOM KILLING AND PROCESSING IS OUR BUSINESS Beef and Pork By The Quarter or Side WE DELIVER FRONT OF BEEF . . SIDE OF BEEF ... 52 LB. 68' LB. FULLY PROCESSED Order Now - Prize Beef From the Hensall Spring Fair Highway22 - Three miles west of Lobo PHONE ILDERTON 666.1230 OR EXETER 235-2602 TIETIFE-OUT SERVICE 4111K THE KOOL AID MAKERS - Youngsters attending the annual Lucan Lions Fun Day Saturday consumed close to 200 gallons of refreshments. Shown preparing a batch are president Gord Brooks, Mrs. Gary Manders, Mrs. Clare Stanley, Gary Manders and Jim Young. T-A photo 111111111111Motti llllllllllll 11111 lllll 111.1111111 dill 11111111111I111111111111111 lllll I llllll 1111111111111 llllll lilt llllll 1110111111(111111 READY FOR THE RACE - Contests of all kinds were available at the annual, Lions club Fun Day in Lucan, Saturday, Above, Joanne Hodgins and Kathy Hearn are ready for a wheelbgtovv race. T.A photo AUDITOR'S REPORT To: The Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the Village of Lucan. We have examined the 1970 financial statements of the Corporation of the Village of Lucan and its local boards, 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 Village of Lucan and its local boards as at December 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 City - London, Ontario Licence Number 4030 Date • May 12, 1971 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31,1970 REVENUE 1970 1969 $ $ 111,855 98,119 48,001 45,963 12,486 13,316 172,342 157,398 Taxation Contributions from other governments . Other Total revenue EXPENDITURE Surplus at the beginning of the year 9,514 8,644 Surplus at the end of the year 13,751 9,514 Total capital outlay 18,305 Nil CAPITAL FINANCING Other 16,550 Total capital financing (16,550) Nil Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the end of the year . 1,755 Nil Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31,1970 ASSETS EXPENDITURE Total Expenditure 6,916 Surplus for year 9,952 Total Expenditure Section 16,868 Notes to Financial Statements 1. Charges for net long term liabilities Total charges for the year for net long term liabilities were as follows: Principal payments Contributions .to sinking funds and to the debt retirement fund of Ontario Water Resources Corn- mission Interest The total charges shown above were paid from the general revenues of the municipality and are included in expenditure, classified under the appropriate functional headings. 2. Provision for Reserves Provisions for reserves amounting to $4,000 are included in the statement of revenue and expenditure. This amount is included in "Protection to Persons and Property." 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 The total value of sinking funds and the balance in the debt retirement fund of the Ontario Water Resources Commission which have been aeettrrinlated to the end of the year to retire the outstanding long term liabilities included above amount to $ 604 3.467 8,781 $ 12,852 $184,736 26,700 14,831 Net long term liabilities at the end of the year $143,205 DISBURSEMENTS Wages Utilities Maintenance Supplies Administration Playground wages and supplies Capital expenditure Excess disbursements for year Balance, January 1,'1970 Balance, December 31, 1970 Bank balance Ontario loan and debenture Term deposits 10,811.75 4,300.28 4,467.24 155.24 3,944.50 149.59 10,185.92 34,014.52 (4,605.68) 22,210.66 $17,604.98 $ 4,604.98 3,000.00 10,000.00 $17,604.98 Public Utility Balance Sheet - Water Department December 31,1970 ASSETS Current Cash 3,080 Total Current Assets 3,080 Capital Transmission and Distribution System 126,149 Other Capital Assets (specify) Work in process 16,550 Total Assets 145,779 LIABILITIES Current Due to Other Funds (specify) Village general Total Current Liabilities Reserves (specify) Surplus Capital 125,000 Earned 15,548 5,231 5,231 140,548 Total Liabilities and Surplus 145,779 .DAL,ErS WEEKLY COMM E NTS. Let's drive safely, sanely More than. 500 at Lions frolic Lucan District Lions Club held their annual Frolics for the children of the district in the Lions park, last Saturday, with free hot-dogs and soft drinks. An event was arranged for each school grade, for both girls and boys, of public school age. One of the highlights was the diaper race, which was declared a draw between three babies on the length of a blanket. There were 3-legged races and wheelbarrow races for the 500 boys and girls who participated. As well as the prizes for win- ning races, ribbons were given as recognition for those children who did such a good job of cleaning up the park. Marks set at track meet Biddulph Central School did very well ati, the Middlesex County Public School Track and Field meet when they came seventh out of 33 schools. Most outstanding per- formances were given by Ron Chisholm when he broke the eight and under record high jump with 3 foot 81 2 inches, (the old record being 3 foot 6 inches;) Brian McCafferty was first in the running long jump; Mike Davis also came first in the long jump. The relay race for girls eight and under placed second by the Biddulph team of Brenda Thompson, Laurie Noyes, Brenda Dykeman and Dianne Young. Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Park have returned from an extended trip to Prince Edward Island and surrounding territory. Mr. & Mrs. Clare Stanley of Lucan visited Mrs. T. C. Mac- farlane at the McCormick Home last week. Darlene Stanlake from Komoka, great-granddaughter of Mrs, Katherine Fischer, spent last weekend with her. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Tindall of Wiarton attended the Smith Abbott reception held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott Saturday, and spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott. Mr. & Mrs, Ward Hodgins and daughter Jennifer spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Hodgins and Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cunningham. Mrs. Frank Hardy Sr., was a visitor with Mrs. Jack Knight in Kintore last weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Neil of California and their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Morley of Hazel Park, Michigan, called on Miss Lina Abbott and other former Lucanites at the McCormick Home Friday. Lots of cheers for local horses Last Wednesday evening four McCormick Home residents were taken to the Western Fair Raceway by an auxiliary member. They were royally treated with special parking space, free admission, reserved seats in front of the finish line, The evening was of particular interest to Miss Lina Abbott as by chance, nine Lucan horses were racing that night, and she knew all the owners and the drivers. As the other three residents and their driver knew no owners nor riders they all decided to cheer loud and clear for Lucan horses hoping that one of the nine would be a winner. Their ex- citement was high when Ken Hardy drove his horse to victory and won the fourth race. Mrs. Joseph Mordush and Charlene, and Mr. & Mrs. Ray Fischer were Sunday guests of Mrs. Katherine Fischer. Mrs. Roy Stone of Alice Street, Lucan celebrated her 80th bir- thday Tuesday., She has three sons, one daughter, 12 grand- children and 13 great- grandchildren, and one sister in Toronto. A warm welcome is out to Mrs. E. Doreby from England who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Grace and family in Lucan, and another daughter Mrs. Mavis Collins of Oshawa. Explorers graduate Eleven Explorers graduated into C.G.I.T.: Jean Barker, Cathie Hearn, Karen Mason, Karen Henderson, Linda Hayter, Janice Kestle, Cindy Donaldson, Tracy Hayter, Sheila Smith, Ruth Ann Atkinson, Jo-Ann Hodgins, Brenda Scott and Barbara Shea. These were called by Judy Froats, and Mrs, Tupling and Mrs. Ed. Melanson performed the service. C.G.I.T. members recited their Purpose for the Explorers, C.G.I.T. BANQUET The Lucan-Clandeboye C.G.I.T. mother and daughter banquet was held June 18, at the Lucan United Church. The guest speaker was Alf Williams who spoke on Trinidad, showing films of that country, and also of the swimming at the Lucan Pool. Rev. J. G. McGraw was present on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church; Mrs. Tupling for Lucan United; Mrs. Wilmer Scott for Clandeboye, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Ankers for Holy Trinity Anglican. Judy ,Froats, Brenda Herbert and Linda Hodgins graduated. As well as receiving their pins they were honoured by their colleagues with graduating hats and certificates, made by them, and white corsages with blue ribbons, Toasts were proposed as follows: to the mothers, Linda Gibson; replied, Mrs. J. W. Lockyer; to the Queen, June Donaldson; to the Church, Karen Herbert; replied by Father McGraw. Kitchen help was thanked by Karen Hodgson and each was presented with a red carnation by Karen Herbert. Linda Hodgins was in charge of the kitchen; Lynn Melanson decorated the tables; Brenda Hodgins was in charge of en- tertainment; Brenda Herbert, the gifts, Jane Lockyer and Judy Froats, the service, Judy Froats is the president. Fashion show for 4-H group Lucan 4-H girls presented a fashion show at the Middlesex Homemaking Achievement Day held Saturday in North Middlesex High School. The theme of the fashion show was, "Wish me a Rainbow." There were eight Lucan girls present, two of whom received County Honours. They were Julie, Henderson and Jane Hodgson. The girls are invited to a picnic in the Lions Park, and to give the show again to members of the Lucan Women's Institute, the sponsoring body, Tuesday evening. Sunshine club The Sunshine club met Thur- sday for euchre with 21 members present. Final arrangements were made for the bus trip June 24. Church news IIIIIII.Iii lllllllllllllllll lllll 111111111110111111011 lllll UNITED Last Sunday was communion Sunday at Lucan United Church and also a special day for the Minister Rev. W. C. Tupling, it being the 20th anniversary of his ordination. His Sermon, "What I Have - Please turn to page 16 1.1y Sid Daley In another few days the children will be through school for the summer vacation period and will be looking forward to days filled with carefree fun. in the play grounds - at the swimming pools and beaches and on our streets. Let us, as Legionaires, make sure their summer's enjoyment will remain filled with carefree fun and laughter by driving safely and sanely. Comrades, let us set the example for good driving - it is quite simple - the number one rule is fasten safety belts; number two - observe the rules of the road and number three-drive defensively. By observing these simple rules I am sure you will have an enjoyable carefree vacation and not one to look back on with regret. Comrades, Lucan's Centennial plans are shaping up and the various committees are working diligently to make this momentous occasion one that will be of interest to all age groups and remembered for many years. The week-long celebrations will start off with a monster Parade on Monday, Aug, 23 at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Already five bands have indicated their willingness to participate. 12,580 11,842 11,156 6,871 34,501 31,600 15,922 14,919 3,802 3,660 100 370, 69,932 19.842 1970 1969 $ $ 13,307 18,381 15,896 7,667 19,247 14,168 48,450 40,216 143,205 147;860 Many organizations will be entering floats and the list is ever growing. There will be dancing in the streets, in the arena and at the Legion. There will be carnival rides for the children, There will be a beard-growing contest, Incidentally, this should be fun. Entry fee is $1,00 and you may enter at any of the four service stations in Lucan, Smith's, Zinn's, McLean's, or Lankin's, Come on, be a sport and enter into the spirit of Centennial. There will be prizes for a full beard with mustache; full beard without mustache ;chin whiskers; mutton chops and the most unusual beard. The Centennial committee is hopeful that all 1 Lucanites and guests will get into the festive spirit and wear 1871 garb during Centennial week. Sure sounds as though the Lucan Centennial committee is giving a lot of thought to your enjoyment - how about getting involved in Centennial? Who knows you may not be here to celebrate Lucan's 200th Bir- thday! Comrades, as the Cen- tennial plans progress, ,I will attempt to keep you posted on what to expect. The first annual O.H,P,A, Hill Billy horseshoe tournament hosted by Branch 540 held Sunday June 20 was a fine success. The setting -Please turn to page 16 Phone 227-4701 HWY 7 EAST OF ELGINFIELD OPEN 7:00 a.m, to 11:00 p.m. Weekdays Open Until Midnight Fri. and Sat. Dave's Restaurant * Pizza * Southern Fried Chicken Home Cooked Meals In Our Enlarged & Completed Renovated Dining Room By the barrel, bucket or box Vhillilloseaft Lucan personals CAPITAL OUTLAY ANIIIIONMIONIONN.111111.1•1011111•1 0.111www, General government Protection to persons and property Public works Sanitation and waste removal Social and family services Recreation and community services Community planning and development Financial expenses Education County - share of expenditure Total expenditure -Excess of revenue over expenditure for the year 168,105 156,528 4,237 870 1,396 61,858 24,282 Statement of Capital Fund Operations for the year ended December 31,1970 1970 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the beginning of the year . . Nil Capital expenditure Public works 1,755 Transfers to others 16,550 Cash Accounts receivable Taxes receivable Total current assets Capital outlay to be recovered in future years Total assets 191,655 188,076 LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Net long term liabilities Reserves and reserve funds Unappropriated balances Total liabilities 1,378 1,282 321 420 1,699 1,702 143,205 147,860 6400004 ll l 33,000 29,000 13,751 9,514 191,655 188,076 Recreation Committee Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the year ended December 31,1970 RECEIPTS Arena rentals . • l Pool /I 4 ItiV i• ••,‘ lllllllllll l 0 lll * V 4 'a V . 4 Barn Grants and sign rentals Daneesll lll l , " " ll Interest „ l , lll ' ll ll Snack Bat rent „ " , „ ll " Wol 4 *4i .t4 4 44,W Provincial grant Miscellaneous,..........,,....,,.,, $21,580.98 3,402.00 381,95 504.00 94.95 1,347.06 700.00 1,200.00 197.90 $29,408.84 Lucan Financial Statement Water Supply System Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31,1970 1969 REVENUE Nil Sale of Water: Other 16,733 Miscellaneous Revenue: (specify) Interest 135 Total Revenue 16,868 Total Revenue Section 16,868