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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-10-21, Page 22good mitAty '71 feelire comes With, .7. simapilmiNIMINISPIPIIMIlasoliNISMMI11110111111111 McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD, ONT. 1:;.'.--"•4 ► 11- • Ali Your Authorized Dealer DIAL z, 237-3381 Pre-Cast Concrete Steps and Porches and Ornamental Railings SERVING LUNCH - Brenda Garrison and Lois Stanley serve hot dogs during Saturday's Lucan Irish Poor Boy lunch. All proceeds go to the Lucan arena fund. T-A photo BILL'S Plumbing, Heating Electrical Complete sewer installations Free estimates call 527-0203 or 527-0495 TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH AUDITOR'S REPORT To: The Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the TOWNSHIP of BIDDULPH. We have examined the 1975 financial statements of the Cor- poration of the Township of Biddulph. Our examination includ- ed a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we con- sidered necessary in the circumstances. In our opinion, other than Statement 3-3, Analysis of Cash Flow, which was prepared without audit, these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corpora- tion of the Township of Biddulph as at December 31st, 1975, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in accor- dance with accounting principles generally accepted for On- tario municipalities applied, after giving retroactive effect to the changes referred to in note 6 to the financial statements, on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. • KIME & COMPANY London, Ontario, July 30, 1976. Licence Number 371 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31, Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at 1975 1975 1974 the beginning of the year 46,541 54,114 EXPENDITURE General municipal purposes General government 37,436 27,886 Protection to persons and property 16,848 13,563 Transportation services 169,132 101,642 Environmental services 22,728 10,741 Social and family services 11,531 7,606 Recreation and cultural services 2,071 1,875 Planning and development 33,546 26,013 293,292 189,326 Region or county purposes 65,759 51,894 School board purposes 179,072 135,047 Total expenditure (note 2) 538,123 376,267 REVENUE General municipal purposes Taxation 78,079 Payments in lieu of taxes 1,217 54,889077 Ontario grants 109,554 77,579 Other 54.208 46,766 243.058 180,049 Region or county purposes Taxation 62,453 45,224 Ontario grants 8,000 7,670 70,453 52,894 School board purposes Taxation 178,194 135,751 178,194 135,751 Total revenue 491,705 368.694 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the end of the year 123 46.541 Analysed as follows: General revenue (22,12 7 6) 27,278 Special charges 89 Police villages 422 1,590 Region or county 16,895 12,201 School boards 4,132 5,010 Local boards 11 462 123 46,541 Statement of Capital Fund Operations for the year ended December 31, 1975 1975 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the beginning of the'year 68,029 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Protection to persons and property 54,356 Recreation and cultural services 198,830 176,357 Total expenditure 253,186 176,357 CAPITAL FINANCING Contributions from the revenue fund „..„ . 54,422 Long term liabilities incurred ........ „ .„ 133,200 Ontario grants 39,182 Other 65,376 Total capital financing v 292,180 Unfinanted capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the end of the year 29,035 68,029 Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1975 CURRENT ASSETS Cash Accounts receivable Taxes receivable , Capital outlay to be recovered in 1975 1974 $ $ 5,736 12,982 27,839 30,238 28,820 43,220 62,395 future years (note 5) 322,887 252.854 366,107 315 249 CURRENT LIABILITIES Temporary loans Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 4,373 10'39793 34,883 14,772 34,883 Net long term liabilities 293,852 184,825 Reserves and reserve funds 57,360 49,000 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) and unapplied capital receipts 123 46.541 366,107 315.249 Notes to Financial Statements 1. Accounting Policies (a) Balance Sheet The Balance Sheet reflects the combined assets and liabilities of the revenue fund, capital fund, reserve funds and the following local boards: Granton Com- munity Centre. (b) Fixed Assets No value is attached to fixed assets for municipal repor- ting purposes. Expenditures on fixed assets are charged against current revenue unless the expenditures are financed out of long term debt. Debt retirement costs are charged against current revenues in the periods in which they are paid. (c) Provincial Road Subsidy Revenue and Expenditure on Roads Provincial subsidy programmes are on a "receipt and disbursement'"basis which does not recognize accruals: The municipality has expended amounts for which the road subsidy will not be eligible for claim until the sbcceeding year. (d) Charges for Net Long Term Liabilities Charges for net long term liabilities include principal and 'interest. Interest charges are not accrued for the period(s) from the date(s) of the latest interest payment (s) to the end of the fiscal year. 2. Charges For Net Long Term Liabilities Charges for Net Long Term Liabilities Total charges for the year for net long term liabilities were as follows: Principal payments Interest $31,405 The total of charges shown above was paid from the revenue of the municipality and is included in expenditure, classified under the appropriate functional headings. 3. Contributions to Reserve Funds Contributions to Reserve Funds The revenues for the year of reserve funds include the following which were credited directly to the reserve funds: ' Province of Ontario - O.H.R.P $8,360 4. Net Long Term Liabilities Net Long Term Liabilities Total long term liabilities incurred by the municipality and outstanding at the end of the year amount to $486,852 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 193,000 Net long term liabilities at the end of the year $293.852 5. Capital Outlay To Be Recovered In Future Years 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: Special charges on benefitting landowners $322,887 28,868 $12,201 5,010 462. Opening balance January 1, 1975 $46,541 Other reclaSsificatiOns of 1974 expenditures have been made to reflect 1974 figures on 'a basis comparable to 1975. These changes were necessitated because of reclassification of ex- penditures by function Which were required by the Province in 1975. 10,759 57,500 49,125 31,933 149,317 $24,173 7,232 6. Comparative Figures The accumulated net revenue at the beginning of the year on 1974 the Statement of Revenue and Expenditure has been restated to give effect to the inclusion of the over or under levies for county and school board purposes and the ac- cumulated net revenue of local boards which are now con- 40,989 solidated. The effect on the accumulated net revenue at the beginning of the year has been an aggregate increase of $17,- 673 over that reported in the 1974 Financial Report. Analysed as follows: Closing balance December 31, 1974 Adjustments for: County School boards Local boards INSTANT DESSERT - Beryl and Keith Kraul manufactured doughnuts on the spot at Saturday's Poor Boy luncheon sponsored by the Lucan Irish juniors. T-A photo Members of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies' Groups of the Lucan Senior Citizens' Club met on Thursday afternoon for euchre bridge and leathercraft. During the brief business meeting chaired by President, Merna O'Neil, Agnes Hotson was welcomed back after a stay in St. Joseph's Hospitglavhere she un- derwent surgery and cards of thanks were read from Agnes and from Rachel Tuke who, while not able to be at the meeting, has returned from hospital and is staying with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Haskett. Birthday greetings were ex- tended to Clarence Lewis and Harold Egan, and it was announ- ced that more bowlers are welcome each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m, Marjorie Steeper gave a humorous reading entitled, "The Mortified Mistake", Vina Emery won the lady's Biddulph okays building permits Biddulph township council ap- proved 10 building permit applications at its latest ,meeting. New houses comprised half of the permits. They were for Bruce Haskett, Lot 24, Con. 4; Ken Hodgson, Lot 6: Con. 4; Bert Damen, Lot 17, Con. 8; Kathleen Harris, Lot 15, Con. 1 and Ben Hansink, Lot 10, Con. 3. Sheds will be erected for Gerald Dann, Lot 29, N.B. and Clayton Langford, Lot 15, S.B. Charles Mugford will build a silo at Lot 19, Con. 5. Rosco Hodgins will erect a storage building at Lot 36, Con. 3 and two pump houses will be built in Granton for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Council appointed engineers A.M. Spriet and Associates to report on a drainage problem in the area of Lots 6 and 7, Con, 2 and 3. A delegation from Granton attended the meeting to discuss the possibility of keeping the Granton arena open, high prize and Fred MeIlhargey the rrian'e high with Merna O'Neil taking lady's hle, Alex Young man's lone in euchre and a special prize went to Pearl Shoebottom. In bridge the win- ners were Gladys Atkinson and Emma Langford and Maude Hodgins and Gordon Hotson. Two new members were welcomed into the craft class Lois Thompson and Iola Goring, Mr. Judd from Tandys' Leather proved to be an excellent instruc- tor. Lunch was provided by Margaret and Joe Carter and Muriel and Harold Cobleigh, Win Jolliffe conveyed a message from. the Catholic Women's League to the effect that any senior requiring tran- sportation to the doctor, the drug store or to get groceries, etc., should call Mrs. Gary Manders at 227-1011 and one of their mem- bers would be happy to provide this service. Congratulations to the C.W.L. on thinking of this ex- cellent project to assist our senior citizens. Soccer clubs end season with wins Lucan atom and mosquito soc- cer teams played their final games of the season, Saturday hosting Thamesford with both Lucan teams coming out on top. The atoms winning 4-1 were led by Kevin Koricina with two goals. Single goals were scored by Paul Crunican and Jeff Shipley. Ron Reymer, Mike Arts and Brent Bannerman were standouts on defense. The Mosquitoes won 1-0 with Dave Gilmour scoring the lone goal. Paul Symons recorded the shutout with Paul Gilmour and Frank Toonders solidifying the defense. The coaches and players would like to remind parents and frien- ds that a fund raising dance will be held on Friday, November 19 at the Lucan Legion Hall. The postponed meeting of the General U.C.W. was held on Wednesday evening with President Mrs. David Park in the chair. Mrs. Park opened the meeting with a poem "A Thanksgiving Prayer". An invitation was read from St. Mary's Church, Brinsley, to at- tend their Bazaar on November 17 at 8 p.m. The Friendship Unit announced that they had raised $395 through the Dutch Bulb sale and that they would be holding their annual Fall Fellowship Luncheon, following the Church service, early in November. The members of the Evening Unit, who were present, agreed to cater for the Avon Ladies Christmas dinner on December 9. It was agreed that a new syn- thetic Christmas tree should be purchased for the Church and that a work group would make Irish win first game The Lucan Irish juniors won their first game of the Ontario Hockey Association Junior "D" season Sunday, by a decisive score of 7-2 over the Seaforth Centennaires. The Irish will be back in action this Sunday nightwhen they meet the Tavistock Braves at the Ilderton arena. Game time is 7 p.m. Three of the Irish scored two goals apiece to lead the scoring attack. Scoring twice were Brad Taylor, Jim Maguire and Rick Freeman. The odd counter was added by Cec Nickles. Saturday's Poor Boys luncheon sponsored by the Lucan junior hockey club netted $525 for the Lucan arena campaign fund. The Sacrament of Infant Bap- tism was conducted by Rev, Ewart Madden at the Sunday service in Lucan United Church. The following children were bap- tized James Edwards Brophy Explorers learn through senses Chief Explorer Jill Cun- ningham, conducted opening ceremonies for Lucan- Clandeboye Explorers. Assistant counselor Mrs. Henry Kaune told about early explorers and people what are discovering and sear- ching today. The girls divided into groups to discuss what could be found in the woods, in a hospital, church, on a beach, on T.V. and how girls can discover themselves. They learned through senses, and two games on feeling and seeing were played. Each girl has a booklet to make for her three years. High points of the expedition, the group asks the support of the community for United Nations Children Fund, when they collect during the last week of October. Next expeditions are October 25 and November 8. Super Snackers design covers Members of the 4-H Club No. 3 met at the home of Christine Geertsen, on October 13. The roll call was "My Favourite Fish Dish". This was the third meeting and the girls decided on an orange cover for their club book covers. The name they chose was "Super Snackers", At the meeting Christine Geertsen demonstrated how to make Salmon Loaf and Brenda Hed- dington demonstrated how to make Chicken salad. These were later enjoyed for lunch. To attend bazaar Chrismons for decorations. Various committees were named for the annual "Snowflake Bazzaar" to be held the evening of Friday, December 3, commen- cing at 7:30, A letter had been prepared in this connection and was distributed to those present, and again on Sunday to other members and friends. The nominating committee, the past-president and the vice- president will bring a slate of of- ficers at the next meeting December 14. Regal Ware and Two hurt in mishaps Serious injuiries were sustain- ed in one of the three accidents investigated this week by of- ficers of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Lucan. Following a mishap at Adelaide street and Concession 12 in London township on Tues- day at 2.15 p.m. Edmund Daly and Alice McConnell, both of Seaforth were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London by Lucan Ambulance Service. A vehicle driven by Daly was in collision with a truck driven by Kenneth Wallis, RR 3 Lambeth. Constable N. A. Campbell set damages at $2,300. Constable W. R. Disher listed damages at $600 when vehicles driven by Robert Bailey, RR 1 Arva, and Daniel Hunking, RR 5 London, collided Wednesday at 7.50 a.m. on County Road 28, just Thursday at 5.45 a.m. on Coun- ty Road 16, a half mile east of the London-West Nissouri townline a vehicle driven by William Grif- fith, London struck a deer. Constable G. N. Wilcox es- timated damages at $450. son of James and Diane; Garret James Barnes, son of Harry and Sharon; Beverly Bernice Daun- cey, daughter of George and Janice; • and Shawn William Vin- cent Webster, son of William and Pamela. Also received as new members were Harold and Evelyn Prince, Diane Brophy and Harry and Sharon Barnes, all by "transfer". Mr. Madden asked the qustion in his meditation "Why did the parents bring their children to Jesus?" It was because they wanted Him to touch and bless them and "Does His touch still have its ancient power?" If we believe that Christ is alive today, then yes, His touch of power is still available to us as He is the same yesterday, today and forever. The flowers in the sanctuary were placed in loving memory of Isobel Young by her husband and • family. Sunday, October 24 will be combined Mission and Service and Sunday School Awards Presentation Day. Film Presen- tation, Short Drama and Story will make up the worship. Mem- bers of the Sunday Church School will be taking part. Join with many others at Byron United Church at 2 and at Saun- ders Secondary School at 7 on Sunday, October 24, for Mission Festival '76. Jack Burghardt will moderate a panel with Dr. Gar- the Legge, Mayor Jane Bigalow and Robert Gardner at the 7 p.m. event. Several members of the congregation of the Lucan United Church attended Metropolitan Tuesday evening when the Moderator, the TM Rev. Wilbur K. Howard of Ottawa, was the guest speaker, :111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111L u SPORTS & RECREATION LIMITED Christmas cards were on display and are available at the church. Please telephone 227-4655 for fur- ther information. Single bed sheets, pillowcases, towels and washclothes are needed for the Women's Division of Mission Services, London and these may be left in the box in the vestibule. A Thanksgiving Worship ser- vice was led by Mrs. Eldon Young, assisted by Mrs. M.H. Hodgins and the program was presented by all members present giving a Thanksgiving poem, thought, prayer or game. Lunch was served by the Frien- dship Unit, very appropriately pumpkin pie and whipped cream! More for arena 'fund 4) A further donation was received from another businessman, George Thomson, toward the Women's Institute Old Fashioned General Store plus further articles being sold bringing thelotal to $321.15 to the arena fund. ,SOmetimes, the televisidii hero is the one who sits thfru the program, DARLING'S IGA STORE LUCAN NOW OPEN MONDAYS J Page 22 Times-Advocate, October 21, 1976 CWL offers help in seniors transportation Babies baptized at Lucan United Church Young Angus had been out late with his girl, When he came home his father was still sitting up. "Have you been out with ye young lassie again?" "Aye Dad," replied Angus, "why do you look so Worried." "Well, I was just Wondering how much the evening cost." "No more than half a erown, Dad." "Aye, that's no' much." The son replied, "it was all she ... had." ;ifireilaiimenialeeimatiamma ineee R UCW raises $395 on bulb sale •