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The Huron Expositor, 1988-04-27, Page 1414 - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 27, 1988 Winners picked in mayor's contest WHEN I WAS MAYOR FOR A DAY by Renee Devereaux Grade 8 St. Jones School I woke up to the sound of knocking on my door. When I looked around I realized that l was not in my bedroom, but an office. So- meone walked in and "Council meeting at eleven, Miss Mayor" and was gone. I glanced at the clock. Ten-thirty:•People kpet on coming to my door - calling me "Mayor" and reminding me of things to do. I had no idea what was going, on, but I played along. At eleven, I was ushered into a meeting room where others were waiting. The first thing discussed was , :fir care for our town. being from a very busy family with working parents, 2 was for the idea. After a half hour, the decision as made. Yes, everyone said. I sat back satisfied. Next I brought up keep- ing the ice in the arena all year, I was pleas- ed that the council accepted that idea too. I took advantage of all these people listening to me by asking for a recreation centre with an indoor pool and gym. The only decision was to send a survey to the people about the matter. After lunch, I made a list of things I could improve: 1. Bad roads; 2. Money to schools; 3. Town dance to raise money; 4. A place for families in need; 5. A company to replace Genesco. I took the rest of the afternoon to play golf. Many people I saw knew me - but I didn't know them! After my game, I went back to my office and added a few more things to my list. My eyes became droopy and I soon drifted off to sleep. When I awoke, I was back in my own home, stretched on the sofa. Was it all a dream? I walked outside, disap- pointed because I had begun to enjoy being "Mayor". When I thrust my hands in my pockets, I felt something cold and hard. When I pulled it out, there, gleaming in my hand, was my brass office key. WHEN I BECOME MAYOR by Loretta J. Nott Grade 8 • St. James School Seaforth - the town, the community, the beautified parks and heritage buildings, the love we all share for it. Our local govern- ment took part in making this happen and come alive. At the head of it all though is the mayor and maybe someday in the future, I will too, be at the head of it all. When 1, hopefully,. become involved in.our. government, my improvements will be endless, but - never go beyond the budget. PETRO CAN IMPROVEMENTS were underway recently, as the business extended their island six feet to the east and added a diesel pump and another'unleaded pump. Corbett photo. EMCMINSaURANCE raiemon BROKERS INC. Auto • Home • Farm Branch Manager BILL (WM.) SIEMON COMMERCIAL & LIFE INSURANCE P.O. Sox x88 Call Collect 68 Ontario Rd., flue. 348.9150 MITCHELL, Oat 348.8817 Thi$ may seen impossible, but with the com- munity's support nothing is impossible. First, on my agenda would be day care. Seaforth is in desperate need of a day care centre and I know many women who would agree with my sentiments. If our town received a day care centre maybe, women who have to stay home with young children can get out into the work force and start feeling independent and proud of who they are. Second, the improvements of our roads is vital for transporting goods to and from cities. With transportation improved, it could lead to improved trade of goods, which then would increase our economic position. With these improvements - transporta- tion, day care - there would be a need for more jobs. With this I come to the next im- provement - better topping facilities. With better shopping facilities - clothing stores, etc. - the citizens of Seaforth wouldn't have to travel miles to buy their children's clothing, or electronic or video games in the city instead of their own town. The money also would help our town come alive and be known hi the province of Ontario. _ But with all the improvements, we should never forget our past by demolishing our heritage buil 4 i gs. So when tourists drop in they know both the present and past of our beloved community. My ideas,. I feel, can improve Seaforth because 11 believe Seaforth can become a beautiful town if only we take time and put effort in the improvements of our communi- ty, and when I'm old enough the mayor just maybe - me!! IFF WAS MAYOR FORADAY Kevin Cardno 15 years Seaforth Public School Being mayor for a day would be quite a task for anyone my age, but given this chance 2 would try target the store owners to improve the appearance of their alleys. Parking is limited at times, so therefore some of the customers have to park in the alleys. Papers, cans, boxes are lying all over the place and in the summer the grass needs to be cut. The alley behind the Meat Market is a real eye sore. Improvement is greatly needed there. , Behind our home on West William Street, "Munn's Bush" is located. Wouldn't it be grand if it could be a park? Many of the trees are dying or dead and the. area needs to be cleaned up. Some local kids think it's a park now, but treat it as a dumping ground for garbage. If I could accomplish one of these projects in a day, I am quite sure that if I was of legal age and I used this essay as my campaign speech for the coming election for the posi- tion of mayor of Seaforth, I may have a chance of being mayor. BERG Sales - Service Installation Free Estimates a Barn Cleaners a Stabling e Bunk Feeders Sun Life Assurance ' ° Company of Canada LIFE 8 mORTGAGE INSURANCE PLANS DEFERRED ANNUITIES, INCOME TAX.DEDUITIBLE FLEXIBLE NO LOA01R.ILS.P, NON-SMOKERS RATES AVAILABLE Rep. ARNOLD STINNISSEN 117 Goderich St. East, Seaforth Tel. S27.0410 Donald G. Ives R.R. 2 Blyth Brussels 887-9024 Water Well DRILLING W. ,De Hopper and Sons 4 MODERN ROTARY RIGS Neil Duri Jim 527-1737 527-0828 527-0775 ANNOUNCEMENT COOK'S DIVISION OF GERBRO (1987) INC. Cook's Division of Gerbro (1987) Inc. is pleased to announce the,appolnt- ment of KEN IRWIN to the position of Agrl-Sales Representative at our Walton Branch. Ken has a solid background In agriculture with a Bachelor of Science (Agr) degree from the University of Guelph. This appointment reflects Cook's continued commitment to serving the needs of our customers and supplying up-to-date, useful crop Input information. Drop by our Walton office - meet our new team member and discuss your farm Inputs and marketing needs "Where you can trade with confidence" Division of Gerbro (1987) Inc • WALTON,-ONTARIO NOK 1Z0 TEL.: (519) 527-1540 (519)887-0251 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 1987 1987 1986 Budget Actual Actual $ S Sources of Financing Requisitions on local municipalities Grants Government of Canada Province of Ontario Other Municipalities Other Investment Income Fees and Service Charges Rents Miscellaneous 4,932,547 - 4,939,969 4,601,094 Assets CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1987 1987 Actual S 1986 Actual S Unrestricted 112,263 205,047 233,870 11,133,606 11,066,460 9,530,268 42,600 44,356 44,597 Cash on hand and in bank Accounts receivable 1,220,250 934,423 1,524,183 1,427,076 2,744,433 2,361,499 Restricted 170,500 232,165 177,864 2,962,110 2,874,628 2,632,590 336,500 354,003 353,911 5,570 4,332 18,799 Cash on hand and in bank Investments Other Current Assets Municipal Fund Balances at beginning of Year to be used to offset taxation 4,568 998,100 624 152,009 1,481,220 768 1,003,292 1,633,997 229,424 229,424 241,889 19,925,120 19,951,184 17,835,882 Capital outlay financed by long-term liabilities and to be recovered in future years 27,639 41,304 3,775,364 4,036,800 Applied To Current Operations General Government Protection to Persons and Property Transportation Services Environmental Services Health Services Sociol and Family Services Recreation and Cultural Services Planning and Development 1,024,130 1,004,474 165,636 146,762 6,341,929 6,211,777 60,000 432 1,593,027 1,530,675 7,196,654 6,853,682 1,012,126 1,023,171 559,933 587,140 17,953,435 17,358,113 988,801 141,676 '5,879,202 1,275,942 6,696,353 1,042,758 483,208 Llobllitl•s Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Net Long -Term Liabilities Fund Balances at the End of the Year To be used to offset taxation Reserves Reserve Funds 1,162,366 1,179,431 27,639 41,304 512,059 1,070,008 1,003,292 229,424 1,103,908 1,482,733 3,775,364 4,036,800 16,507,940 Capital General Government Transportation Services Heolth Services Social and Family Services Recreation and Cultural Services Planning and Development 8,000 520,000 16,000 72,500 1,500,000 24,500 8,199 517,531 16,047 72,427 1,955,660 24,489 30,973 329,770 78,155 50,968 163,651 19,702 2,141,000 2,594,353 673,219 RESERVE AND RESERVE FUND OPERATIONS 1987 1986 Actual Actual $ Revenue Transfers and Expenditures Year•End Position of Reserves and Reserve Funds Net appropriation to (from) reserves and reserve funds Municipal Fund Balances at the End of the Year to be used to offset taxation (169,315) (513,341) 512,059 229,424 19,925,120 19,951,184 17,835,882 767,244 409,451 341,945 301,908 2,586,641 2,161,342 NOTES 1. These financial highlights reflect the operations, assets and liabilities of the County of Huron including the follow- ing: Huron County Planning and Development Committee, Huron County Library Board, Huronview Home for the Aged, Aged Committee of Management and Huron County Board of Health. 2. The Home Core Program administered by the Huron County Board of Health and funded by the Province of Ontario is not consolidated. Audited Financial Statements of the Home Care Program are available in the Clerk - Administrator's Office. 3. Copies of the audited financial report from which these highlights were extracted may be examined at the office of the Clerk•Treasurer, County of Huron, Court House, The Square, Goderich, Ontario.