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Zurich Citizens News, 1964-07-16, Page 6411111, PAGE SIX ST. JOSEPH and DRYSDALE (AL.. FRED DUCHARME. correspondent). Mr. and Mrs. Plaise Ducharmehope that there will not be a and family and Mr. and Mrs I replica of the year 1915, when Cyril Ducharme and sons, of many crops were had to harv- Windsor, spent part of their est due to soaked land and wet vacation at the home o£ their weather. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Du- Mrs. Dolph Sopha, accompan- charme. this past week. red with Mr. and Mrs. John Ma, Mrs. Vincent Jeffrey and Mrs, honey, of Mount Carmel, their David Jeffrey, of Detroit, spent son, Don, and his girl friend, a few days with relatives in St. Marlene King, motored recently Joseph and the surrounding to attend the wedding of Mr. area. and Mrs. Joseph Bedard, the Mr. and Mrs. Victor Masse son of Mr. and Mrs, Regis Be - and family called on friends dard, and a grandson of the and relatives in this neighbour- Sopha's. hood this past week -end. Last week visitors at the We regret to report that Mrs. Sopha home were Mrs. Clarence Avila Ducharme, of the Blue- Sopha, son Gerald and daugh- water, is confined to her room ter Marleen; Mr. and Mrs. Bill and bed with sciatica, We wish Cameron and daughter; Mr. her a speedy recovery. Leonard Sopha, son Timmy and The heavy rains of the past boy friend, George Carr; and week or so have been welcomed Mrs, George Vetter, all of by farmers to boost their bean Elgin, Ill. Also, visitors from and corn crops in growth. Detroit included Mr, and Mrs. Showers are beneficial in time Lawrence Sopha and family and and when needed. But at the Mr. and Mrs. Udell Sopha, a present trine when already the brother of Mr. Sopha. Mr. and grain crop is ripening and Mrs. Kenneth Rose, from Indi- ready for harvesting, frequent ana, were present also. showers as we had in the past Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bedard, could be alarming for the the newlyweds, spent a few farmers and as well could cause days in this vicinity visiting rel - a loss to their crops. Let us atives, cIwis Z SERVED IN OUR 1 MODERN DINING ROOM WE SPECIALIZE IN STEAKS - CHICKEN - FISH Dominion Hotel PHONE 70 -ZURICH ENJOY THE FINE ATMOSPHERE OF OUR ATTRACTIVE ALPINE ROOM Our Entire Hotel is Equipped with "Hi-Fi" System for your Listening Pleasure CLEARANCE OF ONE 1963 MODEL FRI.GIDMRE .1� F EtIG I ID,A.rnE -,,1111 mnn111111111101 MOM! 21" Electric Range At Unbelievable Low Price! SEE OUR SELECTION! GNNGERICFi'S SALES ,Cc SERVICE LIMITED SEAFORTfI - ZURICH -- CLINTON It was a busy week for the popular Sopha's of this high- way as they gave welcome to their family and other friends. BROTHER ANDRE (Continued from last week) After Brother Andre had given Mr. Cantin courage to carry on the work of building St, Joseph, and had many times given cures to long-standing ail- ments or given satisfaction to those who seeked relief, he was asked by the Cantin family to pay a visit to their village of St. Joseph, After things were arranged, in company with John Cantin, the oldest son of the founder of St. Joseph, they un- dertook the voyage, arriving at St. Joseph the latter part of October, 1917, where he re- mained for some time with Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Cantin. While he was there, many took the privilege of paying him a visit, asking at least relief from long-standing . sufferings. Confidence in the Brother was the answer for their requests. Brother Andre had further plans which he had kept to him- self -the undertaking of build- ing the Oratory, which cost many thousands of dollars. To the average person the project would have seemed almost im- possible. As aforesaid, people of all creeds, beliefs, and races were interested in the saintly Brother's idea, and at no time was he rebuked for that under- taking. If anyone was, it was only a Jew. Brother Andre gained much fame by all classes of people. He was not educated, but pos- sessed a certain gift. When conversing with those he came in contact with, he made an impression with his intelligence and his ready answers he had to convince them. He was stern in giving his convictions on questions proposed to him, and left no one in doubt of his answers. (To be continued) DASHWOOD and DISTRICT Mrs. Ervin Rader, Paul and Sharon visited with Mrs. Lloyd Howe and girls in London last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Baird, of London, visited with Mrs. Ma- tilda Peifer an Wednesday. Mrs. Marie Restemayer and Edward have moved into their newly constructed home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Watson and fanc- ily have moved into their home purchased from Mrs. Marie THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1964 Restemayer. Mr. and Mrs. Al. bert Vandeworp and daughter have moved into the Guenther apartment vacated by the Wat- sons. Mrs, Robert Baynham has re- turned home from. St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she underwent surgery on her knee. She is able to get around on crutches. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Reste- mayer, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kraft, of London, spent last week in the Parry Sound district. Melvin landed an 18 -pound pike after a real battle. rrr VILLAGE of ZURICH - The Reeve, Members of Council and Ratepayers, The Corporation of the Village of Zurich, Zurich, Ontario. Gentlemen: We have audited the accounts and records of the Village of Zurich for the year ended December 31, 1963, and have prepared therefrom the statement listed in the index accompanying this report. The operations for the year resulted in a deficit of $48.34 com- pared with a surplus of $1,049.03 for the year ended December 31, 19621. Presented herewith is a condensed, comparative statement of revenue and expenditure for the years ended December 31, 1963, 1962 and 1961. REVENUE Taxation Grants Government of Canada Province of Ontario Other Municipalities Licenses and permits Interest and tax penalties Other revenue Miscellaneous Total Revenue Year ended December 31 • 1963 1962 1961 $28,856.89 $25,488.25 $25,514.46 234.00 200.00 4,664.32 4,450.53 4,469.63 1,968.30 2,007.21 1,71217 175.00 142.00 104.00 449.41 358.42 377.93 1,035.41 925.72 1,306.19 1,574.88 1,019.71 9.90 $38,958.21 $34,591.84 $33,494.28 EXPENDITURE General government $ 6,538.84 $ 3,867.62 $ 3,256.63 Protection to persons and property3,116.03 2,923.94 2,713.04 Public works 4,863.48 2,763.80 4,981.73 Sanitation and waste removal 105.27 44.14 32.00 Social welfare 1,075.30 1,370.45 1,533.00 Education 12,261.23 10,992.07 10,263.52 Recreation and community service2,467.30 1,862.18 860.30 Interest and other charges 80.75 6.15 37.87 Taxes written off 70.93 15.30 Capital expenditure out of revenue669.50 2,368.56 1,000.00 County rates 7,737.18 7,543.90 7,005.96 Miscellaneous 20.74 - 672.59 Total Expenditure $39,006.55 $33,542.81 $32,371.94 Surplus or (deficit) for year $ (48.34) $ 1,049.03 $ 1,122.34 The operations of the other Commissions and Boards were as follows: Zurich Hydro -Electric System surplus $5,630.94 Zurich Water Supply System surplus $3,101,06 Zurich Separate School Board deficit $ 215.18 General The following recommendations are made to improve present methods: (a) A budget should be prepared each year as required by the Municipal Act showing the estimated revenue and expenditures in the same classi- fications and detail as shown on schedule D of the financial statements submitted. (b) Duplicate serially numbered by the printer receipts should be used for all funds received. Auditor's Opinion Subject to the foregoing, I hereby report that in my opinion (1) The financial transactions which have come under my notice have been within the powers of the municipality. (2) The audit has been conducted in accordance with the instructions of the Department of Municipal Affairs. (3) The financial statements present fairly the financial position of the municipality as at December 31, 1963, and the results of its operations for the year ended on that date. Date of filing: June 18, 1964. A. M. HARPER, License Number 2544 - AUDITORS REPORT Capital and Loan Fund Balance Sheet December 31, 1963 ASSETS General Fixed (as per Schedule 18) $22,628.06 Due from Schools (far Debentures) Collegiate and High $14,878,20 Due from Utilities and Other ➢+Iunicipal Enterprises (for Debentures) Water Supply System 7,600,00 14,878.20 7,600.00 $45,106.26 LIABILITIES Public Utilities and Other Municipal Enterprises Water Supply System $ 7,600.00 Due to Other Municipalities (For Debentures Assumed -Schedule 2) 14,878.20 Investment in Capital Assets 22,628.06 $45,106.26 Revenue Fund Balance Sheet December 31, 1963 ASSETS Cash in Bank____ ___._ $7,211.94 $ 7,211.94 Accounts Receivable -Sundry ____ 84.52 84.52 Due from Province of Ontario 1,333.77 Due from Other Local Boards and Commissions Zurich Water Supply System 4,802.60 4,802.60 Taxes Receivable (Schedule 5) 4,438.71 4,438.71 Total Assets $17,871.54 Accounts Payable __ $ 663.37 Due to Other Municipalities 1,132.93 Due to Schools146.32 Other Liabilities Deferred Revenue (Schedule 8) $ 693.51 Hay Municipal Telephone System re 1961 and prior additions to Tax Roll__. 2,095.88 2,789.39 Surplus (Form C) 13,139.53 LIABILITIES Total Liabilities and Surplus_______ $17,781.54 Revenue Fund Surplus Account December 31, 1963 Debit Credit Balance Balance at beginning of year $13,020.80 Surplus or deficit included in Current Budget Adjustments affecting operations of • previous years: Adjustment to 1962 Road Subsidy203.42 Adjustment to interest charged to Zurich Water Supply System Balance after above adjustments Deficit for the year (Form D) Totals of Debit and Credit columns Balance of Surplus at year end (Form B)__ Statement of Revenue and Expenditure For the year ended December 31, 1963 REVENUE Total Revenue from Taxation (Sched, 3) Contributions, Grants and Subsidies Governments: Canada Ontario - Children's Protection ...._______.__ $ 177.22 Direct Relief .___, 831.24 Highway Improvement 1,486.86 Unconditional Per Capita Grants_ 2,169.00 Other Municipalities County of Huron_..____•.. Licenses and Permits (include dog tax)_ Interest, Tax Penalties, etc,___. _.. Other Revenues- Rents, Concessions and Franchises120.00 Fines __ 2,16 Service Charges ___ 913.25 Miscellaneous Sale of land..___ ______ 1,499.85 Provision for deferred revenue_ 31.73 Recovery of taxes written off 43.30 Deficit for the Total Revenue Section__:__,-..,_.._._ Actual Budget $28,856.89 $29,499.29 • 234.00 200.00 General Government 48.34 370.49 251.76 13,391.29 EXPENDITURE Executive and Legislative...__.. $ 870.00 Administrative ___ 2,32L66 Other 3,347.18 $ 6,538,84 $ 5.304.00 Protection to Persons and Property Fire 1,123.33 Law Enforcement 22.00 Street Lighting 1,970.70 $13,020.80 13,18 7.87 $13,139.53 Actual Budget Public Works -Roads, Highways 3,116.03 2,600.00 and Streets, etc.____. 4,863,48 3,800.00 Sanitation and Waste Removal 105.27 150.00 4,664.32 4,309.54 Social Welfare (Schedule 10) Relief Assistance ...__ 1,075.30 1,968,30 175.00 449.41 2,000.00 .Education, including debt charges 1,075.30 450.00 (Schedule 9) 12,261.23 12,261,23 Recreation and Community Services2,467.30 3,489.00 Debt Charges Long-term debt charges (Schedule 11)_ 2,438.07 Less own share of school debt charges 2,438,07 1,035.41 500,00 Short-term interest and other charges 80,75 80.75 Taxes written off and refunded_ 70.93 Capital Expenditures out of. Revenue (Schedule 13) 669.50 800.00 Joint or Special Expenditures County Rates __.. . . 7,737,18 1,574.88 38,958.21 36,508.83 48.34 $39,006.55 $36,508.83 Miscellaneous --Sundry 20.74 7,737.18 7,654.60 20.74 Gross Total Expenditure $39,006.55 $36,508,83 Total Expenditure Section.. ________ ____.. $39,006,55 $36,508.83 General Government 1