Clinton News-Record, 1984-05-23, Page 6rk
Financia]
By Rod Milta
BLYTIt - The 1983 andittors' .report
released that week shows that the Village of
Blyth is in a solidfinaucial position..
The annual finanelal''report, compiled by
the firm Durst, Vodden and Bender,
revealed that the village bd a $891 surplus
in 1983 but, more importantly, it had an
additiional $50,000 in the reserve fund.
This year the Blyth financial picture was
brighten by a $100,000 Ontario Neighborhood
Improvement Plan (ONIP) grant the village
received last year. The funds are allocated
over a three-year period.
The village increased its reserve funds
some $52,132 because of increased
provincial grants and the sale of the former
Commerce Bank building on the corner of
90insley and Queen Streets. (The money was
gained in lieu of demolition).
"The village was very fortunate ass, they
were not only able to acquire a major
addition to the downtown (new bank
building) but also retained the former bank
building. The old building is being used for
another business and the village is able to
collect taxes on both buildings," Blyth
Clerk -Treasurer Larry Walsh told the News -
Record.
While revenues . and expenditures ran.
close to budget, the surplus wasn't as large
as in 1982. In 1982, Blyth had a general
account surplus of $17,504, but this year
expenses ran closer to budgeted figures.
Additional funds were spent on the new
village parking lot but costs were offset
because of the $51,000 (less legal expenses)
received in lieu of the demolition of the
former bank building. The . Downtown
Redevelopment Project will be an
additional program for 1984.
Under village expenditures, council
salaries increased $885 over budgeted
figures. The fees increased to $6,485 from a
budgeted figure .of $5,600. In 1982, $5,289 was
spend on council salaries. Clerk Walsh said
the increase was due to a five per cent
increase in salaries and an additional daily
stipend allotted r counci i iinembera
travelling to out of town meet%. He said:
council members. Attended more out atm)
meetings, •
The village paid less for fire protection n;
1983 as theft board did not call on a second
installment .on new fire truck as delivery
was delayed: Clerk Walsh said the fire board
felt they had sufficient funds and didn't
require additional financing. Council had
budgeted $8,500 but only paid $4,950. In 1982,
$7,900 was paid for fire protection.
Transportation services
The actual financing came close to a
budgeted figure of $95,000 for road
construction. The actual expenditure on
roads was $92,333. The figure is up
approximately $1,004) over 1982 because of
increased snow removal, asphalt and storm
sewer construction and dust control.
The street(lighting expenditure increased
from a budgeted figure. of $8,700 to $9,256_
The increase was due to the installation of
an extra five street lights. The 1982 cost was
$8,406.
Environmental services
Environmental services expenditures
were lower than budgeted figures but they
increased substantially over the 1982 figure.
The overall increase was from $43,849 in
1982 to $52,340. The budgeted figure was
$55,700.
Storm sewers construction accounted for
an increase of $2,699 to $19,699 over the 1982
figure of • $17,000. A new drain in the
McConnell St. and Hamilton St. areas, to
serve new development, was the major
reason for the increase.
A reserve fund, which was set up for the
expansion of the Blyth-Hullett Waste
Disposal Site accounted for a $7,500 expense
over last year.
The village did save in the area of garbage
disposal. The actual cost of $6,730 is down
from the budgeted figure of $10,000. The 1982
cost was $7,287. The cost is down because of
Complete landscaping
service
-Ornamental trees and shrubs
Professional designs -
SPRING SPECIAL
Peatmoss.
3 cu. ft. pre -moistened
Reg.. '3.50. per bag $ 2.50 bper
ag
vows= mow
wallif WIPP
Huron
Landscaping
RR 2 Lucknow 529-7247
-MEAT-
Beef Blade
ROASTS $ 169 Ib.
Beef Short Rib
ROASTS $169 Ib.
Beef Cross Rib
ROASTS 1'199,b
BEEF STEWor
Medium
/ EGROUND $219 Ib.
, Beef Blade or
Shoulder
STEAKS
position
anew agreeinent between Hullett Township
and the villa ge teat has Hallett paying 65 per
cent ,of the operational costs, over the
.PFevlous 5040 agreement.
Garbage collection costs increased
maf ginaily because of a wage increase to
Art Neff. ron. The cost nows stands at 511,247
over last year's figure of .$10,751.
Recreation, culture and health
Recreation and cultural and health
services expenses of $34,892 were up from
last year's figure of $29,252 but below budget
projections of $38,450.
The transfer to the Recreation Committee
was increased to $20,000 from $15,100 in 1982.
Clerk Walsh said the increase was due to the
modification of the heat pump system
installation at Blyth Memorial Hall. The
duct work cost approximately $6,000, a
figure that council had budgeted for.
The other area of increased cost was the
employee incentive program. The cost
jumped from $3,690 in 1982 to $5,442. Clerk
Walsh explained that the village hired six
workers under government programs, an
increase of two over 1982.
Planning and Development
This area increased from a ' $8,231
expenditure in 1982, to $22,028. Council had
anticipated the increase as they budgeted
for $20,500.
The village had many additional expenses
over 1982 as $2,500 was paid to Village
Engineer Art Clark for the plans he drew up
Kenneth Gordon William Good, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Elwyn Good of R.R. 3 Auburn and
Sharon Bernice Exel, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Exel of Brussels, were united in
marriage at the Blyth Christian Reformed
Church on March 16 by the Reverend Gary
Veeneman. Mrs. Fritz Datema was
organist. Kim Exel of Brussels was maid of
honor and Michael Good of R.R. 1 Auburn
was groomsman. Warren Haasnoot of
Brussels and Larry Good of Auburn were
ushers. A reception followed at Family
Paradise. After a honeymoon to Niagara
Falls, the couple took up residence at R.R. 3
Auburn. (Photo by Gary Walden)
BLYTH
Christian Reformed
Church
"Guest Minister"
Service
Sunday School
10 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
11 adtV.
Or the allocation of the village's $190,000
ONIP grant.
Another additional cost was the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan developed
by architect Nick Hill. The cost -"was $2,500
for the study.
The cost to pave the downtown.pa;rking lot
was $16,040 but again, that cost was offset by
the funds received from the sale of the
former bank building.
Revenue
Revenue increased in the area of taxation
to 586,309 from $80,723. Clerk Walsh said the
increase was due to increase in
supplementary taxes because of
construction of the new Commerce Bank,
the Howson Mill addition and the Campbell
Transportation shed. He said that led to an
additional $3,000 in village taxes. There was
also a small increase in residential taxes
last year.
Grant funding
Payment in lieu of taxes of $6,864 is up
marginally over the 1982 collection of $6,367.
Province of Ontario grants increased
from $111,969 in 1982 to $115,518. However,
the figure is down from council's budgeted
figure of $127,445.
Clerk Walsh said that the village was
pleased to receive the grants as budgeted
for and were happy to receive funds of
$16,292 early for the road program.
A reduced Ministry of Transportation
grant for roadways and storm sewers was a
reason for the sizable difference compared
to the 1982 figure. In 1983 council received
$30,940 for the work and in- 1982 they
received $52,050.
Sewage surplus
The village is also in a healthy state
because of a $54,158 surplus in the sewage
fund.
Clerk Walsh explained that the surplus
accumulated due to lesser charges by the
government. The government has increased
charges to a flat rate of $6,500 a month which
constituted the village to increase their
rates. °
Last winter, two ladies were on their way to a farm auction when they were forced to pull
off the road because of poor weather conditions and a need for directions. They stopped
in Blyth and from then on have been in love with the Huron County village. Today they
are renovating the old Blyth Standard building into a small tearoom and health store. In
just a short time they have removed partitions and replaced a bathroom with a cozy
corner for a wood stove. Lynn Wilkelis (above) and Elisabeth Mosimann hope to begin
operation soon. "We're not looking for a great income, we just want enough to lead a
quiet life," said Lynn Wilkelis. ( Wendy Somerville photo)
4-H Gardening Club starts. season
Summer is here! The first meeting of the
Blyth 4-H Gardening Club was held May 16
at the home of Eunice Emke.
The members present were Mary Craig,
Marilyn Archambault, Nancy Taylor and
Eunice Emke. The election of officers was
completed; President Mary Craig; Vice
President Marilyn Archambault; Secretary
and Press Reporter Nancy Taylor.
During the meeting topics discussed in-
cluded "Why plant a garden, Planning a
garden, What to plant and the Proper
Techniques to use when planting a garden.
The next meeting is being held May 23 at the
Emke residence. -Press Reporter Nancy
Taylor:
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stadelmann, Chris,
Stephenant lean or urono spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John
Stadelmann, Christine, Rhonda and Jen-
nifer of Blyth.
Mrs. Lillian Letherland, Mrs. Maripn
Haggitt of Auburn, Mrs. DorothyDaer and
Mrs.;BerniceMcClinchey of Blyth went on a
trip with Leisure Tours ' to Holland,
Michigan to the Tulip Festival last weekend.
Londesboro and Trinityjo,in for service
By Dora Shobbrook
LONDESBORO - A large number of
members from the Londesboro United
Church attended the exchange service with
Trinity Church in Blyth on May 20.
Colin Swan from Londesboro assisted with
the service and presented the children's
'story. Rev. Robbie Lyons from Trinity
Church gave the sermon. Following the
service, refreshments were served in the
rectory.
This Sunday, May 27, will be Youth
Sunday at Londesboro United Church. Bill
Jewitt is planning the service and Dave
Ross of Stratford will be the guest speaker.
The Central Huron Secondary School Choir
will be in attendance.
People report
Mrs. Clara Riley and Mrs. Ethel Ball..
spent the holiday weekend in, Nashville at
the Grand Ole Opry.
ROUND STEAK
or ROASTS $2991n.
Weston'. Enriched
WHITE BREAD
White Label 10.; oz.
MINI WHITE
MARSHMALLOWS
Jae "Fresh Scent%' 3.6 Litre
BLEACH
CHICKEN
LEGS
Schneider's
THU.RINGER
SU MER
SA SAGE
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sottiaux spent the
weekend in Montreal and attended the
wedding of Bruce Aubin and Nancy Govan
and visited her mother, Mrs. Leo Sweeney
at Chateauguay.
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Newby visited on
Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs:- Cecil Bowman.
at Granton.
Effective exhibit award
offered a t pork congress
1984 will mark the first year of the "Most
Effective Exhibit Award" at the Ontario
Pork Congress. This Award will recoghize
the exhibitor, big or small, who best conveys'
the message to the consumer in an attrac-
tive and orderly fashion. -
This Award will provide incentive to
"brighten up" the exhibitsarea inside and
outside, says Paul Larmer, chairman of the
(THUBIX;. STANDARD
1984 Exhibits Committee. Eye appeal,
creativity and originality will all be key in-
gredients to this year's winner, who will be -
announced at the Congress' Banquet, the
evening of June 20.
If you - are looking. for information on the
Pork Industry, witness the exhibits 'at the
Ontario Pork Congress, June 19, 20 and 21 at •
the Stratford Fair Grounds. •
$3691h.
PRODUCE -
CORN on the cob
6 for $139
2 Lb, Bag
CARROTS 594bag
RED GRAPES 99¢ Ib.
BROCCOLI 89° bunch
K. W. I.G
Sunsqueeze Reconstituted
APPLE
UICE 41 oz.
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