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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-05-23, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1990. PAGE 19. Londesboro Poetry reading opens UCW Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 Bluewater Club meets The Bluewater Club of the Canadian Council for the Blind met Tuesday evening, May 15 at the Bowling Alley in Clinton for an evening of fun. About 25 folks came out for the occasion. Two games were bowlecf and then members returned to the Dav Care Centre at Huronview for a short meeting. ‘O Canada' was sung and the Lord’s Prayer repeat­ ‘Forgive us our sins, ’ topic of minister’s sermon Greeter at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 20 was Betty Hulley. Ushers were Paul Jewitt, Mandy Medd, Pam and Neil Salverda. The choir sang an anthem. Sermon topic was “Forive us our sins”. Bible Study is at the home of Gail Dobie, Auburn on Friday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. Senior choir practice Retiree honoured at party On Saturday a retirement party was held for Mr. Pat Mason who will celebrate his 65th birthday this month. Sixty-five people were pre­ sent. They came from Clinton, Harriston, Palmerston, London, fl ONTARIO £ £ MARCH i OF DIMES Developing the ability in disabled adults Developper des competences pour compenser les handicaps. ed. It was decided to go bowling again on the regular meeting night, June 19 at 7 p.m. The annual picnic will be held June 13 at Mitchell. Lunch was served by Nancy Anstett and Kathleen Chambers for the Sorority Club. The meeting adjourned and everyone returned home having had an enjoyable evening. on Sunday, May 25 is at 10:30 a.m. A Sunday school meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. at the home of Harriet Shillinglaw. Communion will be celebrated next Sunday. Next Sunday, May 27 at 8 p.m. a sing-a-long will be held with the Blyth Festival Singers at an evening of gospel hymns. The event is sponsored by the choir of Londesboro Church. Donations at the door. Mount Forest, Bayfield and Brus­ sels. The sympathy of the community is extended to Ramona and Jim Jamieson on the passing of Ra­ mona’s sister this past week. LA MARCHE DES DIX SOUS DE EONTARIO The May meeting of Londesboro U.C.W. was held at the church on Monday, May 14 at 8 p.m. Helen Lawson opened the meet­ ing with a poem on “Home”. Hymn 394, “Happy The Home” was sung. Audrey Thompson read the scripture from Proverbs, also a piece on mothers. A poem, “My Altar” and “Is there a mother in the house”. Helen led in prayer and read a poem “The Golden Chain df Friendship”. Helen intro­ duced guest speaker Harry Lear who spoke on the History of Hullett Township. This was very interest­ ing. Florence Snell presented him Club gives to Asthma Assoc. The May meeting of the Cheerio Club was held at the home of Estella Adams on Wednesday afternoon, May 16 at 2 p.m. Laura Lyon opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. Roll call was answered by 10 members and two visitors. Minutes of the Febru­ ary meeting were read and approv­ ed. Thank you cards were read from Vietta Hoggart and Margaret Good and family. The financial statement was read. Collection and draw money were taken up. A draw donated by Margaret Good was won by Beth Knox. Beth moved and Edythe seconded the group give $25 to the Asthma Associa­ tion. Estella Adams gave two readings on “The Shape I’m In” and “The Nine Commandments of Human Relations”. Laura Lyon read poems on “Model T’s” and “My Pet Peeve”. Another one read was on a “Seniors’ Income Tax Form”. A contest was conducted by Estella Adams. This was won by Beth Knox. WALL CLEANER 1/4 cup washing soda 1/2 cup household ammonia 1/4 cup vinegar 1 gallon warm water with a gift. President Kittie Macgregor took over the business part of the meeting. The Purpose was repeat­ ed in unison. The April event had five people from the group. The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. Dorothy Tam- blyn gave the Financial Report. It was adopted as read. The Fall Rally is scheduled for September 26 at Brucefield United Church. Fall Rally 1991 will be held at Londes­ boro. It was decided to give a donation to the Laotian family coming to Goderich this summer. This was moved by Ruth Shaddick Cards were played and lunch and Estella Adams. The June served by Ora Bruce, Laura Lyon meeting will be led by Group 3. Presentation Geoff King (right), drainage superintendent for Hullett Township receives a certificate from Hullett ReeveTom Cunningham for attending the week-long drainage seminar co-ordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. and seconded by Reta Kelland. Thank you’s were received from Helen Lee and Margaret Good and family. Joan Whyte made a motion seconded by Helen Lee to recom­ mend to the board to go back to giving to the Missions and Society Fund. An invitation was received from Brucefield Church on June 6 at 7:15 p.m. for a special meeting with speakers. The next meeting will be on Monday, June 18 at 8 p.m. The meeting closed with the Benediction and Grace. Lunch was served by Kittie Macgregor, Lena Nesbitt and Linda Horbanuik. Continued from Page 18 These amounts include $ 31,639 and $ 9,878 for the school boards and County of Huron respectively which were paid by the Province of Ontario on behalf of ratepayers to lessen the inpact of reassessment in the township. TOWNSHIPOF HULLETT NOTESTO FINANCIALSTATEMENTS for the year ended December 31,1989 15,577 $732,207 county 223,734 14,720 4,886 $243,340 Taxation and user charges Share of payments in lieu of taxes Share of taxation of telephone gross receipts Amounts requisitioned [ii] Non-consolidated entities The Blyth District Fire Area Board which is a joint board is not consolidated [iii] Accounting for county and school board transactions The taxation, other revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities with respect to the operations of the County of Huron and school boards are not reflected in the municipal fund balances of these financial statements. [iv] Trust funds and their related operations administered by the municipality are not consolidated but are reported separately on the trust funds statement of continuity and balance sheet. b] Basis of accounting [i] Sources of financing and expenditure are reported on the accrual basis of accounting with theexception of principal chargeson long-term liabilities which are charged against operations in the periods in which they are paid. [ii] The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable; expendituresare recognized as they are incurred and measurable asaresultof receiptof goodsor servicesand thecreation of a legal obligation to pay. [iii] The historical cost and accumulated depreciation of fixed assets are not reported for municipal purposes. Fixed assets are reported as an expenditure on the consolidated statement of operations in the year of acquisition. [iv] “Capital outlay to be recoved in future years” which represents the outstanding principal portion of unmatured long-term liabilities for municipal expenditures or capital funds transferred to other organizations is, when such balance exists, reported on the consolidated balance sheet. 2. Operations of school boards and county Further to note 1 [a] [iii] the taxation, other revenues, and requisitions of the school boards and County of Huron are comprised of the following: school boards 716,630 3. Contributions to unconsolidated joint boards Further to note 1 [a] [ii] the municipality has made a contribution to the Blyth District Fire Area Board of $11,534 [1987: $14,924]. The municipality’s share of the fire area board’s accumulated net revenue at December 31, 1989 is $3,975. [1988: $6,342]. 4. Trust funds Trust funds administered by the municipality amounting to $221,868 [1988: $211,265] have not been included in the consolidated balance sheet nor have their operations been included in the consolidated statement of operations. 5. Pension agreements The municipality makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund [OMERS], which is a multi-employee plan, on behalf of five members of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. The amount contributed to OMERS for 1989 was $ 6,372 for current service and is included as an expenditure on the consolidated statement of operations. 6. Municipal fund balances at the end of the year The balances on the consolidated statement of operations of municpal equity of $38,679 [1988: ]$2,932]] at the end of the year are available to reduce [increase] the subsequent year’s general taxation. 7. Reserves The total balance of reserves of $415,355 [1988: $ 399,500] consists of the following: Reserves set aside by council for working funds for roadways capital expenditure for fire expenditure for disposal site capital expenditure for recreations capital expenditure 1989 1988 270,000 260,000 50,000 50,000 5,855 - 13,000 13,000 76,500 76,500 $415,355 $399,500 8. Net long term liabilities The municipality is contigently liable for long term liabilities with respect to tile drainage loans recoverable from property owners and payable to the Province of Ontario as loan instalments become due. The total amount outstanding as at December 31,1989 is $ 507,843 [1988: $577,934]andisnot recorded on the consolidated balance sheet.