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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-09-27, Page 18Poe, 111. r Torogs.Advpoo,.sfappono. . 27,1972 Lucan and district news Phpne 2274714 correspOnclint: Mxs. M,H, tiodaina 1 1 ! TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH AUDITOR'S REPORT To: The Members of Council, inhabitants and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the TOWNSHIP OF /2111MULPII Analysis of Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1972 We have examined the 1972 financial statements of the Cor- poration of the Township of Biddulph. Our. .examination included. a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we pan- sitiered necessary in the circumstances. In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corporation of the Township of Bid- dulph as 'at December 31st, 1972, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with accoun- ting principles generally accepted for Ontario municipalities applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Kime .& Company 1971 Actual 1972 Actual General government Members of council 3,048 3,100 General administration 11,439 9,220 Unclassified . i 5,936 4,543 20,423 16 863 London, Ontario, August 22, 1973, Licence Number 4381. Protection to persons and property Fire 14,806 2,900 Street lighting 1,416 1,295 Unclassified 4,650 4,636 20,872 8,831 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1972 Public works Roadways 66,303 157,861 Drainage 273 332 Unclassified 17,028 14,463 83,604 172,656 Sanitation and waste removal Garbage collection and disposal • 1,763 Accumulated net revenue (deficit} at 1,763 1972 1971 $ the beginning of the year ........ .... 31,018 26,750 EXPENDITURE Social and family services General assistance 11,408 17,589 11,408 17,589 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 Region or county-share of expenditure Other Recreation and community services Parks and recreation 800 20,423 20,872 83,604 800 11,408 800 800 4,945 129,208 60,887 233 16,863 8,831 172,656 1,763 17,589 Community planning and development Planning and zoning 800 800 5,982 112,969 65,120 422 Financial expenses Interest on temporary borrowing 4,945 5,399 Unclassified 583 4,945 5,982 REVENUE Taxation 267,203 Contributions from other governments 51,454 Other 9 482 333,180 402,195 Education Elementary -public 50,419 41,403 -separate 18,288 18,934 264,324 Secondary 60,501 52,632 135,299 129,208 112,969 6,840 Region or county-share of expenditure 60,887 65,120 328,139 406,463 Other Deferred Revenue 233 422 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the end of the year 25,977 31 018 Analysed as follows: General revenue 25,908 30,964 Police villages 69 54 25,977 31,018 233 422 Total expenditure 333,180 402,195 Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1972 Analysis of the Education Levy for the year ended December 31, 1972 ASSETS Current assets 1971 15,569 27,303 52,221 overievy or (underlevy) assessment mill for the type amount rates levy requisition year 1972 Cash 17,862 Accounts receivable 14,774 Taxes receivable 52,396 85,032 95,093 Capital outlay to be recovered in future years 175.981 233,842 261,013 328.935 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Temporary loans Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 42,054 68,460 Other current liabilities 3,850 3,617 45,904 158,877 Net long term liabilities 143,132 93,040 Reserves and reserve funds , 46,000 46,000 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) and unapplied capital receipts 25,977 31,018 261,013 328,935 49,444 49,433 1,1 18,274 18,105 169 59,580 59,456 124 '0-.) res. 2,085,940 21.9 Public corn. 153,289 24.3 res. 690,815 26.0 Separate corn, 15,710 28.9 res. 2,776,755 20.1 High cam. 168,999 22,3 86,800 payments in addition to the requisition supplementary taxes Public Separate Secondary $ 986 183 1,045 Statement of Capital Fund Operations for the year ended December 31, 1972 1972 1971 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the beginning of the year 140,802 CAPITAL OUTLAY Capital expenditure Continuity of Taxes Receivable for the year ended December 31, 1972 Balance at the beginning of the year 54,221 Analysed as follows: Taxes unpaid from 1971 30,273 1970 19,232 1969 and prior years . 4,716 54,221 125,219 Public works 116,236 Transfers to others 54,300 • 170,536 150,634 29'400 180,034 CAPITAL FINANCING Long term liabilities incurred Contributions from other governments Other Increase during the year Taxation revenue 267,203 Add amounts added to the tax bills for collection purposes only 36,955 Amounts billed 304,158 Penalties and interest added during year 5,455 309,613 363,834 20,400 100,193 43,858 Reduction during the year Taxes, penalties and interest received 309,438 63,300 171,884 43,305 309,438 278,489 164,451 54,396 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the end of the year 32,849 140,802 Balance at the end of the year Analysed as follows: Taxes unpaid from 1972 35,086 1971 12,048 1970 and prior years . 7,262 54,396 Analysis of Revenue for the year ended December 31, 1972 1972 1971 Actual Actual $ $ Continuity of the Account for the Police Village of Granton for the year ended December 31, 1972 Taxation Reality-Residential and farm 234,376 -Commercial and Industrial 13,087 247,463 Business 2,712 Special charges 17,028 REVENUE ' 233,729 13,099 246,828 2,723 14,773 267,203 264,324 1972 1971 $ $ Contributions from other governments Ontario enterprises Taxation-police village requisition Township of Biddulph ........ , . , 600 2,895 600 2,895 Total revenue 600 2,895 EXPENDITURE 1,004 1,200 1,004 1,200 General government Unclassified 185 184 185 184 Subsidies Ontario Per capita 10,534 Provincial-municipal employment incentive program-1971-72 , Specific Roadways „ , , „ , . „ , , 30,016 General welfare assistance . • 9,904 50,450 51,454 10,251 1,900 106,569 15,379 134.099 135,299 Protection to persons and property Fire 0,........41tif4oONO4t, . . ....... 400 400 Street lighting 1,295 400 1,695 Other revenue Licenses and permits , . - „ - „ 2,369 Rents, concessions and franchises „ , Penalties and interest on taxes - Dump 1,961 988 3,891 5,455 1,658 9,482 328,139 Public works Roadways 1;,282' 1,282 Total expenditure - ..... , 585 3,16,1 Excess of revenue over expenditure for the year . ..... - „ . - ... 15 (8xccss of expenditure over revenue for the year) , . .... ...... - 266 Surplus (deficit) at the beginning.of Total revenue ......r../r.•gliogfi•04 .• 6,840 54 6120 406,463 Surplus (deficit) at the end of the year „ 69 54 Family returns from trip through mid-west states We learn by observing Mrs, .$, Hevingten bested the Septemher meeting of the Lucan W4, Wednesday and also 4)0(0 on the motto "We learn by observing." She in- trechiced Mrs. Martin Va.nArentliat% who guided an armchair vacation to. the Maritimes and to Holland, She also showed a film of the 1972 W.T. 'bus trip and the Lion Safari, Dining the business meeting, chaired by President Mrs. Harold SnelgrOve, plans were Made to share in the War Memorial Children's ilespital birthday party for September; to provide, with Clandeboye, the dessert for 35 Newfoundland W.1, members who are touring Ontario, They arrived at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Hwy. 4 from Thorndale Fair, Saturday to be picked up by their local hostesses. Plans were also made to provide sandwiches and desserts for 10 people for an en- tertainment touring • group in Thorndale Community Hall, and plans were finalized for the fashion show. October 24 at the arena, The group will sponsor a glass drive October 13, with the glass to be taken to the Lockyer Machine Shop, Market Street before 3 p,m. If "pick-up" is required please call the president, Mrs, Snelgrove, 227-4106. A donation was made to the memorial fund for Mrs. Milton Pardy, former editor of the W.I. magazine, "iiorrie & Country". Mrs. G.G. McKenzie and daughters Laura and Lisa covered 8,722 miles in the past seven weeks when they motored through the northern states and up to Winnipeg, then across the prairies and mountains to Vancouver. Returning home through the midwestern states, they visited Mr. McKenzie's mother in Blackfoot, Idaho and attended a nephew's wedding in Texas. Quite a trip for three gals! Mrs. R,R. Crozier, formerly of Lucan, has been visited this Mrs. William Freaks, Mrs. Frank Goring, Mrs. Lorne Mohr, Mrs, Cliff McLean, Mrs. Archie Sinclair and Mrs. Ewart Madden have joined Canadian Club in London and report an excellent speaker Thursday afternoonn. summer by her niece from Basle, Switzerland, Deborah Metier Vance. Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Law, Ottawa, Mrs. Wesley Shier, Thamesford, and Mr. & Mrs. E. Wayne Hodgins, RR 3, Ilderton, spent Saturday with Mr, & Mrs, M.H. Hodgins. Mr. & Mrs. W. Scheidler and family have returned from a motor trip to the Maritimes, where they particularly enjoyed P.E.I, and Cape Breton. They travelled home through the New England States. Miss Irene Sadleir, recently returned from a motor trip to Mexico and a tour of England, called on friends at the McCor- mick Home last week, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Neil, California visited with their cousin Miss L.E. Abbott on Saturday. Mrs. R.R. Crozier called on three McCormick Home residents Tuesday and invited them to the October W.I. meeting Sunshine club needs suggestions Euchre was enjoyed at the Thursday meeting of the senior citizen's "Sunshine Club" with four tables playing. The prize system has been revised so that only two prizes are given each week, and with only one change in players. Clarence Rogers and Mrs. Cecil Neil were winners of the lone hand prizes. Next Thursday will be Bingo day and all senior citizens of the community are invited. If you do not wish to play Bingo, come and chat, have a "cuppa" and make suggestions for future programs. There is no membership fee for joining the club, but a collection of 25 cents is taken each week to cover expenses. to be held at her home. Sunday guests with Mr, & Mrs. Cliff Abbott were Mrs. Howard Cranston and Miss L.E. Abbott, London. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Knight and daughter Carol, Kintore were guests with Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Hardy. Mr. & Mrs. M.H. Hodgins were guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ward Hodgins, Vanastra Park, Clinton, Sunday, Guests with Mrs. Eldon Hodgson, Alice Street included, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Middleditch, Sebringville, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hodgson and son George, and Mr, & Mrs. Ron Smith all of Strathroy, and Roberta Robin- son, London. Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Gary Revington included Mr. & Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Marshall and John, Lucan, Mr. & Mrs. John Camp- bell and family, Chatham, Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Revington and family and Mr. & Mrs. Alex Macintosh, RR 2, Lucan. "Brialin's Mistymorn", after an absence of two years from the show ring, won Reserve Winners Female in a class of four at Burlington Kennel Club Show Saturday. Mrs. Frances Seward, for- merly of Lucan, had visitors from Nova Scotia, and England, during the past week. Mr. & Mrs. Dan Henders (nee Linda Abbott, formerly of Lucan) now of Lynwood, California, were the lucky winners, in a recent television presentation of "The Newly-Wed Game", of a 25 inch color T.V, set and a stereo. Mrs. James Mugford, Linda's aunt, and Mrs, James Barker spent last Friday evening with Joan Barker in London to see the show on cable television. Photo by Engel MR, AND MRS. PETER CHARLES MARTENS Lucan church news To reside in London The visiting pastor of the Gospel Temple, London, Rev. Welsh, spoke at the evening service on "The baptism of the Holy Spirit". Tim Stutt took charge of the service and music was provided by Marlene Butler and Joan Lockyer. guests were ushered by Greg Field and Ford Worral. Following a reception at the Lucan Community Centre, the couple left for a wedding trip to Quebec, the Maritimes and the New England states. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Hodgins, RR 1, Lucan and the groom is the son of Mrs. Connie Martens and the late Frank Martens, Brampton. The couple will reside in London. Jacqueline Rudolfina Hodgins and Peter Charles Martens ex- changed wedding vows Sep- tember 15, 1973 at St. Pa tricks Church, Lucan. Father McGraw conducted the ceremony with music by Robert Blackwell and soloist Maureen Smith. The bride was attended by her sister, Anita Hodgins as maid of honor, and Christine and Annelies Martens, sisters of the groom, as bridesmaids. Best man was Roger Tisi and Irish nine wins first, junior hockey club set United The service of worship at Lucan United Church was lead by Gerald Woodman and the Con- tempora Singers, London. This delightful folk-singing group sang 12 songs with the congregation taking part in four of them. The theme for Mr. Woodman's message was "The newness of life" in which he emphasized the joy of life in Christ with illustrations from the gospel, interspersed by songs from the singers. Banners, made by Mrs. Fred Heaman, Parkhill decorated the church and it is hoped that enough members and friends will be interested to form a class. Flowers in the sanctuary were from the funeral of the late Dr. T.A. Watson. Couples' Club meeting was announced for September 27, at 8 p.m. and new couples will be made most welcome. Speaker will be Rev. Ewart Madden on Thanksgiving, "Why I am Thankful, relating some of his life experiences. In the first game of the best 3 out of five semi-finals Thursday Lucan Irish 9 clobbered Parkhill on their diamond, 15-1. The Midgets won two games straight against I,G.A. and Walloy- Hearn beat the Shillelagh team in the first game of the semi-finals in the recreation league. The winners in the latter will play Midgets in the finals, Pentecosta At the morning service at the Pentecostal Holiness Church George Eizinga spoke on "Spiritual adultry" showing the need for greater love among Christians. Rick Thornton was in charge of the service, Low calorie The executive of the Lucan Irish 6 Jr. D's met at the Legion Hall Sunday. A new coach has been hired, Bob Boyden, who has played for the "Durham Huskies" hockey club. He played as a Junior for Goderich and Hanover. The second practice will be Saturday, at 12:15 at the Huron Park Arena. Any young men 20 years of age and under who would like to try out for the team are asked to be on hand at the aforementioned practice. Any residents of the Lucan area who would like a subscription to the Times-Advocate are asked to call the Lucan correspondent , Mrs, M.H, liodgina, 227-4714. She will pick up the subscription pride of $8 per year. Anglican The annual Orangemen's church parade was held Sunday to Holy Trinity Anglican Church where Rev. R.A. Carson spoke on "Building bridges instead of walls". He was assisted in the service by Major Newby of the Salvation Army. The Huronia Male Choir, directed by Mrs. Roland McCaffrey provided special music. Last Sunday was a busy one in Holy Trinity Church. The flowers in the church were in memory of Dr. T.A. Watson. Mrs. C. Hardy presided at the organ. Jennifer Jodi Kraul, daughter of Alan W. Kraul and Ruth Ann (Peariso), Hamilton was bap- tired. Godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Gordon A. Peariso and Linda S. Kraul. Rev. R.A. Carson preached on "Catching men." He said Jesus went out and called men to leave home and possessions and follow Him. Mr. Carson said to be a Christian you must be willing to put Christ first in your life. , In the afternoon there was a special service for the Loyal Orange Lodge. Men and women paraded to the church behind Hackett Band, London, Music for the service was by the Huronia Male Choir directed by Mrs. Marion McCaffrey with piano accompaniment from Mrs. Wilfong. Mrs. C. Endicott, a grand Lodge officer read the lesson Major A. Newby of the Salvation Army read the opening prayers. Rev. R.A. Carson preached on building tables rather than walls. He said he was delayed in getting to the service because the Roman Catholic priest, Rev, Father McGraw and two laymen, Mr. Maslin arid Mr. Binn presented he and his family with a lamp, as a parting gift, from the members of St. Patricks' Church. Mr. Carson said, this was an example of building a table, rather than a wall around yourself. Mr. Carson challenged the congregation to reach out in Christian love to others. Sit down With them arid make friends jilst as Jesua did, NextSunday Me. Carson's final service et Holy Trinity will be the service of Harvest Thanksgiving, • recipes "Low Cal Stew" Courtesy of Gertrude Meyer, Tops Club 8 servings - 71 calories per ser- ving 8 beef bouillon cubes 4 cups chopped cabbage 1 qt. tomatoes or juice 1/2 cep finely chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups canned mushrooms 2 envelopes gelatin, small size Method: A little water as needed (about 1/2 cup) Place tomatoes or juice in kettle. Add gelatin and stir well. Heat to boiling, Add rerriaining vegetables and boil 25 minutes. May be served with crackers or dry toast (adds More calories), CONGRATULATING THE WINNER Immediately after the final shoe was tossed in Sunday's Ontario herseeheechartiplerithip, the two finalists congratulated each other. Dean MeLautiblin of Ottawa at the left Is shown with world and Ontario title holder Elmer HOhl of Wellesley. Hold wort the final match 5241. T.A photo