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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-04-27, Page 19eftb 's aleldosp�r t The Goderich minor baseball, association lieid its first meeting of the season Wednesday. April p 26. The association wishes to enter teams in every division" (tyke. pee -wee, bantam, midget juvenile) of the WOAA this year. yhere will be tyke and pee -wee registration a week fr'orn today. for house league competition if 9 there are enough players,", The house leagues will run until -the end of June. The juvenile team is in need of a sponsor to proVideiniforms. The, association also needs coaches for teams .'this year. Anyone Is wishing tO sponsor the juveniles or coach this year should contact Doug Cruickshank at' 524-7682. The Kinettes are. sponsoring , the girls' softball "league again this year. The. Goderich Industrial softball league's next t meeting will be this Sunday (April .30) at -2:30 in the Town Hall. As .I mentioned sometime earlier, CKNX-TV(Wingham)and CFP1;,TV (London) will carry ti Montreal Expos baseball' if the NA -4T strike is over ` r) nrirdition By KEITH WILLIAMS they will periodically be carrying. Saturday afternoon games in both leagues through NBC. The trout season opens up on Saturday in this area. Rainbow trout -can be caught from April 29 (Saturday) to December 31 in Lake Huron and in inland waters around Goderich from April 29 to September 15. The season for aurora, brook. and brown trout is from April 29 until` September 15 in both .Lake Huhn and area inland waters, On the harness racing scene, Sterling. Arbella, owned by. William -Bradley of Goderith,ancj driven by Rick Moffat finished third in. the third race last Saturday (April '22) at Western Fair Raceway behind Ben Chuck and Willy Mack. Ben Chuck, driven by Lon McCorkle paced th6 t. mile in 2:12 1-5 and pa;id,, J1 JQ,, $3.50, $2.70+ Willy Mack, driven by Ray McLean, paid $4.10, and $2.70 to place and Sterling Arbella $2.70 to show. Hanover Raceway opens up a. week from Saturday (May 6). I first saw the town of Goderich in the year of 1904. I was born and spent all my adolescent years on a hilly farm in East Wawan.osh. My parents m"anaged,.to eke out a living,for 11 cchildr•en.'Don't ask me how'. I was No. 9"1in the flock. In ,the early 'days farmers were - class -ed -as the • 'Cotninr01_'NOV e. Not so now. Farming is looked , upon as a veru' important business. We 'had often heard of our County's Town of :Goderich and •• longed to see it, so as i was a young lad,pot• 19 I decided to' take - my bestgirlRfor a' buggy ride to Goderich to see the sights. . Aftera good.deal.ofpreparation we started out one morning along the gravel road and got along very well until we came 'to Dunlop • Coiner. There v,'e'fotthrl' a -large sign which said. -Locomotives are, working on the Electric Railroad. Watch your horses". However we proceeded ,on 'to'wards the south. We did not _.encounter any locomotives and.we carne to a long wi4nding hill and - dropped down into a very -unique , valley'with a row.,of cottages along the foot of the hill •and a large red people ready for the return journey home. So dear Mr. Editor. is it not remarkable that as the years slip from us and.we sit alone with our thoughts how our minds will wander back to the golden days of - our youth. . I 'have *now reached.. my' 117 birthday therefor I would ask my 'readers as they browse through these ramblings of mire to „ se be tolerant towards defects wnich some. of . them will doubtless discover and which' defects will not lessen the pleasure of reading of conditions that existed in our younger days.. . I 'believe that it Should be a matter, of pride•and,gratifica'tion to every loyal Canadian by birth or adoption to reminisce of -the- . .past. Pleasedo not think me vain • if at this time I' pay tribute to my parents. They were of strong character and devoted, to their family and although they were always cotnparat•ively, poor and. lived .in primitive surroundings,. I; thinlfor the Most part we=were very contented. Today we ` are surrounded with all kinds of push - .buttons and gadgets' or all; kinds barn on the top peak also the aver flats dotted with a herd of black and white cows and across the ` river could be seen the' harbour 'with the large elevators and their tops pointing towards the sky- - line. When we came up out of the valley we followed along by way of • Hamilton S,t)''Where .we found a, livery stable to leave , our, horse and have him cared for. • • Their we started out to'see what the town was like. We came to the Endless St, and wandered around for a while until we found we were going backwards, but all in all we saw many fascinating sights. Then there were two very tired and we think we are happy, but I say candidly is our way of life very much better than that of the older country ° folk.lackward turn backward oh Time in your flight. Make me a child again. just -for tonight, Mather, come back. from that echoless shore Take me again to your heart once of yore Over my slumbers your loving watch keeps Rock me to sleep Mother, rock me to sleep.. R. Henry Leishman Lady bowlers name winners for the year .r The Ladies Thursday Night 13ow1ing League held its banquet' on April 22 at Auburn Community 'b Hall. One hundred persons enjoyed a dinner cooked and served by the Auburn Women's Institute. Theawards were presented by president Mrs. Evelyn Gardiner. Winners of the individual trophies were: high.singl.e, Millie Mongomery, 343; high triple, Lois Chapman, 791; high average, Jane Rodgers, 210; most improved bowler, Donna Powell, The winners of the League trophy donated by Little Bowl 'were The Sallies. Captain Betty • Reid accepted the trophy from Harry Little for her team. Second place were The Greenhorns, captain Mary Lou Clements;thrd, Happy .Hustlers', captaiip Pat McClinchey. The Play ;Off Trophy (one night of .play-offs) donated by Ortnandy's Jewellery Store was won by The Hurricanes, capta4l Rita Allen. A dance to the busk of George Bolton and.tlte Country Boys was enjoyed by 160 guests ° and, bowlers. Winners of prizes donated by Ormandy's Jewellery and Little Bowl were won by Joan Clark, Adrienne Beatty, Lynda Million, Mary Pellew, Carol Shaw and Cliff Branton. There Was ho' election of officers and the executive remains:, president, Evelyn Gardiner; secretary, Florence Cummings; treasurer, Donna Duncan; first 'vice, Sandra Graham. Salt Boats The Salt boats to have visited Goderich_ Harbour since the Great., Lakes Shipping Season opened on April 14,'a'ccording to Signab Star harbour watcher Ron Graham, are Parker Evans of Goderich (light) April 14, Sarniadoc of Cardanil (light), April 15, Roy A Jodfrey of Windsor (light) April 16, Martha Hindman of Owen Sound (light) April 17, Helen Evans of Owen Sound (light) April 19, Ruth Hindman of Goderich (light) Apt41 23. Grain boats to date have begin the Kingdoc, on 'April 20 and the Thornhill an April 21. rt •6 M 9 GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, TfIR$ 1 AY. ApRit, *7, 1it ^+i 1A. 1• , Auditor's Report To: the Members of -Council, and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the. Town of Goderich. I hav• e •examined 'the 1971 financial statements of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and- its local boards, which are listed on the attach- ed Index. My examination included a general .,review ,of the accounting procedures and sych tests of 'accounting records and other supporting 0'`.' evidence as I considered necessary in the circumstances. In my 'opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position sof theme Corporation of the Town of Goderich and its Iocol�,,boards as at'December 731 st, 1971, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with accounting principles generally accept- ed , for Ontario munici f5'alities applied on 0 basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Goderich, Ontario. March 21, 1972 Revenue Signed,• " A. M. HARPER, Licence Number 422,3 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE . For the year ended December 31, 1971 1971 1970 $ 997,466.00 , $ 876,977.00 477,490.00 500,573.00 53,348.00. 68,741.00 Taxation Contributions from other governments' Other Total Revenue Expenditure, General government ................. Protection to persons and property d Public works Sanitation and waste removal .! Conservation of health Social• and family services ..,...........•....... Recreation and community services .e` Community planning and development Financial expenses Region• s or county—share of expenditure Other Total expenditure • Excess of revenue over expenditure for the year (Eked&• of expenditure over revenue for the year) Surplus (deficit) at the beginning of the year (Deficit) at the end of the year . u t" 1,528,304.00 . 1,446,291.00 89,267.00 160,296.00 262,192.00 171,260.00 • 10,245.00 42,951.00 133,825.00 49,397.00 76,156.00 • 375,697.00 211,633.00 • 84,574.00 136,361.004 213,958.00 164,596.00 10,630.00 • 35,488.00 89,570.00 58,569,00 28,240.00 401,761,00 200,521:00 17,213.00 1,582,919.00 1,441,481.00 4,810.00 (54;61500) 36,579.00 31,769.00' (18,036.00) 36,579.00 ANALYSIS OF REVENUE For theyear ended December 31,,1971'' REVENUE Taxation P , Realty:Residential. and farm ..:.: $... -Commercial and industrial $usiness ... Special charges ... Contributions from other governments Canada .... ... . . Ontario enterprises Municipal enterprises 1971 Budget 51,356.00 1971 _ Actual $ 505,751.00 318,170.00 823,921.00 116,200.00 57,345.00 N. 1970 Actual $ 431,186.00 289,048.00 720,234.00 102,369.00 54,374.00 --1,013,448.00- - 997,466.00.-. 876,977.00 6,900.00 23;800,00 10,700.00 7,777.00 25,313:00 11,947.00 6,920.00 23,851.00 10,72&00 41,400.00 45,037.00 41,499.00 a. Subsid%s—Ontario Residential property tax reduction 108,951.00 Per capita 34,823.00 .Mining municipality z 82,711.00 Employment incentive program, 1971 Specific Roadways General welfare assistance Recreation Swimming Pool Renovations MacKay Hall renovations ... Liquor licence fees , . ... Municipalities County o Huron Other revenue 'Licenses and permits . ... Rents, concessions . and franchises Fines Penalties and interest on takes Income from investments , .. . Discount on Lounty rates ......... . Recovery of taxes written off .... Sale of property Sundry Total revenue 114,815.00 34,823.00 82,711.00 6,663.00 -74,000.00 103, 610.00 - 28,000.00 36,166.00 5,600.00 . '6,000.00 4,000.00 • t.b 338,085.00 45,900.00 45,900.00 425,385.00 • • 5,415,00 . 10,000.00 1,400.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 4,500.00 5,500.00 37,875.00 1,476,708.00 1,503.00 111,474.00 34,823.00 138,800.60 94,105.00 28,634.00 5,652.00 2,400.00 386,291.00. 0• 415,888.00 46,162.00 43,186.00 46,162.00 43,186,00 477,490.00 . 500, 573.00 6,060.00 14,,2x8.00 1,783.00 7,211.00 1,000;00 5,226.00 17,773:00 47.00 4,457.00 19,757.00 1,406.00 .• . 5,706.00 . 788.00 6,678:00 4,896.00 24,847.00 -p 216.00 n 53,348.00' 6%741.00" 1,528,304.00 1,446,291.00 1971 t STATEMENT Of CAPITAL FUND OPERATIONS a For the year ended Illacesvioir31,. 1971 1971 1970 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital fin- ' ancing) at the beginning of the year $ 2,972.00 P Capitol, outlay Capital expenidture ' General government b 10,465.00 10,026.00 Protection to persons and property ,...,. 2,382.00 1,07200 Public works 17,153.00 , 112,14:$;00' Recreation and community services 25,755.00 - 186,767.00 Capital financing • Long term liabilities incurred Contributions from other governments Contributions from the revenue fund Other •4 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital fla- ancing) at the end of the year • • 55,755.00.. 43,681.00 16,038.00 , 310,013.00 175,000.00 10,000.00 a 120,761.00 „t 1,280.00 59,719.00) ( 307,041.00) (992.00) 2;972.00 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEEI M N December 31, 1971 Assets 1971 1970 Cash $ 77,554.00 $ 63,878.00 Accounts receivable , 98,516;00 67,827.00 Taxes receivable 55,283.00 53,153.00 ' Other current assets 72,919.00 -66,691.00 Capital • outlay to ,tie 'recovered in future years• ... Liabilities .Temporary loans Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other current liabilities ... ...... ...... Tet long term liabilities Reserves and reserve funds (Deficit) and unapplied capital receipts 304,272.00 251,549.00 1,523,986.00 1,605,85200 1,828,258.00 , 1,857,401.00; 20,000.00 67,908.00 61,045.00 92,626.00 • • 21,767.00 .180,534.00 82,812.00 1,520,608.00 1,602,474.00 • • 140,782.00 135,130.00 - (13666.00) 36,985.00 1,828,258.00 , 1,857,401.00 EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE General government. • ' Members of council General administration Unclassified Protection to• persons and property Fire Police Street lighting Unclassified Public works Sidewalks Roadways �' .... Roadway Gleaning .. .... .. Traffic control .. , Drainage Unclassified Sanitation and waste . removal Sanitary sewer system „.... Garbage collection 'and disposal .. • Consevtion of health Grants ,fo public hospitals .n Social and family services General assistance Recreation and community services Parks and recreation r Libraries Other cultural facilities Unclassified 1971 .Budget 15,200.00 56,500.00 4,000.00' 75,700.00 • 1971. 1970 • - Actual Actual 10,778.00 $ 9,020.00 68,897.00 60,024.00 9,592.00 15,530.00 89,26700 84,574.00 ' 42,982.00 24,286.00 20,7514(7' 107,000.00 111,466.00' ' 97,436.00 16,000.00 , , 19,845.00 • 13,472.00 - 5,728.00 .4,69200 .' „ . , 4,70100 171,710.00 160,296.00, 136,361.00 30,100.00 149,000.0d 3,500.00 3,000.00 46,500.00 232,100.00 120,240.00 46,00000 166,240:00 10,630:00 10,630.00 .. 35,000.00 35,0000 87,435.00 3,600.00 8,300.00 13,500.00 21,900:00 164,790.00 4,793.00 11,191.00 59,518.00 262,192.00 U 116,386.00 .54,874.003° 171,260.00 10,245.00 • 10,245.00 42,951,00 42,951,00 106,653.00 3,389.00 10,444.00 13,339.00 19,333.00 37,206.00 1,751.00 ' , 2,540.00 106,586.00 ` 46,542.00 213,9588.00 116,264.00 48,332.00 164,596.00 10,630.00 10,630..00 35,488.00 . 35,488.00 67,857.00 3,067.00 3,501.00 15,145.00 . 112,835.00 133,825.00, 89,570.00 Conununity planning and development Planning and zoning Industrial development Unclassified :. Financial expenses Interest on temporary borrowing Provision for deferred revenue Provision for reserves Unclassified Education Elementary—public —separate Secondary .. 2,800.00 42,7.35.00 9,500.00 55,035.00 5,000.00 , 10,000.00 ' 695.00 38,590.00 10,112.00 5,817.00 40,737.00 12,015.00 49,397.046— 58,569.00 4,551.00 70,859.00 746.00 7,999.00 2,022.00 14,748.00 15,000.00 76,156.00 , 28,240.00 167,842.00 19,675,00 240,171,00 139,874.00 19,709.00 • 216,114:00 175,840.00 13,530.00 212,391.00 427,688.00 - 375,697.00 , 401,761.00 Region or county ---share of expenditure 209,610 Purchase, of land Total expenditure 1,200,00 1,200.00' 211,633.00 200,521.00 ° 17,213.00 17,213.00 1,512,748,00 " 1,582,919,06 11,441,181.00 q•