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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-03-12, Page 8PAGE EIGHT ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1970 AUDREY BELLCHASIBEI TELLS YOU • • - ALL ABOUT BAYFIELD INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN ONTARIO'S PRErmsy VILLAGE (intended for last week) The Banquet committee of Bayfield Community Centre met recently at the Thome of Mrs. Ross Merrill. This small group of women started to raise money for the Arena Board one year ago. The 1969 committee were: chair- man, Mrs. John Lindsay; treas- urer, Mrs. Robert Blair; mem- bers, Mrs. Alfred Scotchmer, Mrs. Ross Merrill, Mrs. Percy Renner and Mrs. Gary Talbot. They worked under great difficulty until the kitchen on the second floor was completed. After meeting all their expenses and purchasing necessary articles they have turned over $435.48 to the Arena Board. In addition to catering at banquets, they assisted the Entertainment Committee when- ever food was served. A very generous donation was received after the ladies had catered to a family banquet. The money was used to purchase some much-needed electrical appliances. The committee -would like to express their gratitude for this donation and also for donations of food and assistance given by ladies in the village, without which the group could not have carried on. Officers elected for 1970 were: chairman, Mrs. Alfred Scotchmer; treasurer, Mrs. Walter Turner; table convenor, Mrs. Percy Renner; telephone convenor, Mrs. Cary Talbot. The committee has stated that they will welcome anyone who wishes to join them in this very worthy community project. Andrew Scotchmer is at pre- sent a patient in Goderich Alex- andra and Marine Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ald Scotchmer have taken up residence in their new home; they were joined at the weekend by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Scotchmer and Jodi of St. Catharines. With Mr. and Mrs. Fred Le - Beau for the weekend were Mr. Bob Cluff and Robbie and Mrs. Paul Moss, all of London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weston returned home on Sunday from Detroit. Mrs. Leon Duggan and Mrs. A. Charlton of Stratford spent Saturday in the village. Mrs. Robert Heath is visiting her neice, Mrs. Paul Moss in London this week. Mrs. Peter Dearing with Simon, Sarah and Chrissy, Miss Connie Jefferees, London, were weekend guests at the Albion Hotel. Some members of the Senior Citizens Club and friends joined the Mary Hasting Club of Clin- ton for a trip to Kitchener on Thursday, where they attended Ice-Capacles show. LIONS . CLUB Viceresident, Eric Earl presidedoverthe regular meet- ing of the Bayfield Lions Club held at the Little Inn, Tuesday 24. Final plans were made for the Lion's Zone meeting which will be held in Bayfield Arena audit- orium on March 10. A Ladies' Night is to be held. on Friday April 3 in Clinton Legion Hall. Lion Pat Graham announced that CNIB canvass by Bayfield Lions had raised $211.10. Lion Gordon Graham reported that the Crippled Children's Easter Seal Campaign is progressing favourably. 0 Meeting Two Of 4-H Girl's Club 4-11 groups, Zurich three, and Zurich four, held their second meeting in the Township Hall, Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Everyone stood up for the 4-H pledge. McKenzie and Pat- ricia Zimmer demonstrated how to make "Peach Layer Desert." Nancy McKenzie and Martha Neeb prepared "Grapefruit in Lime Jelly." Mrs. Oke gave the discussion "Ontario Fresh Fruits." She talked about fruits grown in Ontario, fruits from other places, and choosing and using fresh fruits. At the end everyone had a taste of the desserts that were prepared. The girls decided on having meeting three on Thursday instead of Wednesday, next week 0 Home Auxiliary On Wednesday night, March 4, the regular meeting of the Bluewater Rest Horne Ladies Auxiliary was held. The resi- dents of the home along with the members, had a very interesting evening with "Butch" Sweeney and his pictures on Vietnam. Mrs. Beatrice Corriveau and her committee were in charge of the program and refreshments. After an enjoyable lunch, the roup had a short business meet- ing with 18 members present. Clay Farm Drain Tile Loose or Palletted • Delivery or Pick. Up At Yard USE CLAY TILE FOR Tested and Proven Performance LOWEST PRICES Order Now for Seasonal Discounts PARKH'ILL BRICK & TILE COMPANY For Further Details Phone - London 438-1021 COLLECT / / / • • / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 a / / r / • • / / / • • • / / / / / / / • • • S \A\.A\V V�'A-A\V\N1M'1�"' VILLAGE of Z February 18, 1970 The Reeve, Members of Council and Ratepayers, The Corporation of the Village of Zurich, Zurich, Ontario. I have audited the accounts and records of the Village of Zurich for the year ended December 31, 1969, and have pre- pared therefrom the statements listed in the index of this report. The operations for the year 1969 resulted in a surplus of $21,223.51 before providing for the 1968 deficit of $15,136.70, which left a net operating surplus of $6,086.81 on the year's operations. The accumulation surplus of $7,934 shown on statement two, is after taking into consideration all prior years surplus and deficits. Having financed the 1968 deficit through 1969 taxation, the Village's financial position has improved considerably to December 31, 1968, and this should be taken into consideration in setting up the 1970 mill rate. The operations of the other Commissions and Board were as follows: ZURICH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Hydro surplus $6,965 Water surplus 8,443 ZURICH MUNICIPAL RECREATION COMMITTEE An analysis of the revenue and expenditure of this Com- mittee is submitted, which is but a .breakdown of the items of revenue, described as Service Charges, schedule 1-1 in the amount of $14,405, and expenditure schedule 1-3 described as Parks and Recreation, $23,337. The method of accounting for the operations of this Com- mittee through the general accounts of the Village of Zurich, results in the yearly deficit or surplus being charged to the Village. GENERAL Expenses totaling $5,014 which are to be included in a debenture issue for construction of a new water system have been incurred by the Zurich Water Supply System without approval of the Ontario Municipal Board. Although application has been made, approval has not yet been received. Subject to the qualifications concerning Unapproved capital expenditures to be financed by debenture issue. 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 in- structions of the Department of Municipal Affairs. 3. The financial statements present :fairly the financial posi- tion of the municipality as at December 31, 1969, and the results of its operations for the year ended on that date. A. M. HARPER, Licence Number 3859. Date of filing, February 27, 1970. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the year ended December 31, 1969 REVENUE Taxation $ 60,883 Contributions from other governments 35,249 Other 15,754 TOTAL REVENUE $111,886 EXPENDITURE General government Protection to persons and property Public works Sanitation and waste removal Social and family services Recreation and community services Financial expenses Education County—share of expenditure $ 5,686 7,062 12,890 416 1,802 23,347 1,988 24,020 13,452 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 90,663 Excess of revenue over expenditure for the year $ 21,223 Deficit at the beginning of the year (13,289) Surplus at the end of the year $ 7,939 Analysis of Revenue for the year ended December 31, 1969 Taxation: Realty—Residential and farm $ 44,304 —Commercial and industrial 12,746 Business Contributions from other governments: Payment in lieu of taxes—Canada Ontario enterprises Municipal enterprises Ontario—General: Per capita Residential property tax reduction 57,050 3,833 Analysis of I Specific: Roadways General welfare assistance ____ Recreation Municipalities—County of Huron _ Other revenue: Licenses and permits _ Rents, concessions and franchises Service charges - Penalties and interest on taxes _ Tax rebate recovered _ Provision for deferred revenue TOTAL REVENUE Analysis of Ear for the year ended De General government: Members of council General administration Protection to persons and property Fire Street lighting Unclassified - Public works: Roadways Drainage Sanitation and waste removal: Garbage collection and disposal Social and family services: General assistance Unclassified Recreation and community services Parks and recreation Other cultural facilities Financial expenses: Interest on temporary borrowing Unclassified Education: Elementary—public —separate Secondary County—share of expenditure TOTAL EXPENDITURE ._ .. Revenue Fund B. as at December ASSETS Cash Accounts receivable—Other govern Ontario Municipal Other, after deducting allowance f doubtful accounts Taxes receivable, after deducting a for uncollectable taxes - Other assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITI 60,883 Temporary loans Local boards and other funds: Huron County Board of Educatio Huron -Perth County R.C. Separat School Board Other . Reserves _ Surplus 428 1,285 41 1,754 3,685 14,955 TOTAL LIABILITIES