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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-08-22, Page 16111111111111111•1111111101111.111MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIImmommuguigmegommaggioggiggligimmigamiggiggigmommo.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111/ TOWNSHIP OF ,EIMOULPH AUDITOR'S REPORT To: The Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of We have examined the 1973 financial statements of the Cor- poration of the Township of Biddulph. Our examination includ- ed a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we con- sidered necessary in the circumstances. In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corporation of the Township of Bid- dulph as at December 31st, 1973, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with accoun- ting principles generally accepted for Ontario municipalities applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Mine & Company London, Ontario June 24, 1974 Licence Number - 038 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1973 the Corporation of the TOWNSHIP OF BIDDU P Analysis of Expenditure for the year ended December 31, 1973 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at 1973 , 1972 $ $ the beginning of the year 25,977 31,018 EXPENDITURE General government 20,060 20,423 Protection to persons and property 19,946 20,872 Transportation services 88,484 83,604 Environmental services 1,717 Social and family services 10,552 11,408 Recreation and community services 2,318 800 Community planning and development 4,941 800 Financial expenses 2,860 4,945 Region or county - share of expenditure 52,157 60,887 Education 140,205 129,208 Other 11,657 233 (354,897) (333,180) REVENUE Taxation 257,163 267,203 Contributions from other governments . , 79,356 51,454 Other 30,626 9,482 367,145 328,139 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the end of the year 38,225 25,977 Analysed as follows: General revenue 38,140 25,908 Police villages 85 69 38,225 25,977 1973 Actual $ 1972 Actual General government Members of council 3,239 3,048 General administration 14,241 11,439 Unclassified 2,580 5,936 20,060 20,423 Protection to persons and property Fire 12,700 14,806 Street lighting 1,354 1,416 Unclassified 5,892 4,650 19,946 20,872 Transportation services Roadways 65,413 66,303 Drainage 273 273 Unclassified 22,798 17,028 88,484 83,604 Environmental services Garbage collection and disposal 1,717 1,717 Social and family services General assistance 10,552 11,408 10,552 11,408 Recreation and community services Parks and recreation 2,318 800 2,318 800 Community planning and development Planning and zoning 4,941 800 4,941 800 Financial expenses Interest on temporary borrowing 2,081 4,945 Unclassified 779 2,860 4,945 Region or county-share of expenditure 52,157 60,887 Elementary-public 58,511 50,419 separate 19,043 18,288 Secondary 62,651 60,501 140,205 129,208 Other Deferred revenue 11,657 233 11.657 233 Total expenditure 354,897 333,180 Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1973 Analysis of the Education Levy for the year ended December 31, 1973 ASSETS Current assets Cash Accounts receivable Taxes receivable Capital outlay to be recovered in future years 1973 1972 $ $ 18,713 17,862 16,672 14,774 37,422 52,396 72,807 85,032 187,819 175,981 260,626 261,013 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 14,064 42,054 Other current liabilities 15,507 3,850 29,571 45,904 Net long term liabilities 146,830 143,132 Reserves and reserve funds 46,000 46,000 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) and unapplied capital receipts 38,225 25,977 260,626 261,013 levy assessment mill type amount rates overlevy Or (underlevy) for the requisition year res. Public com. $ $ $ 2,133,035 24.6 146,515 27.4 56,715 $ $ 56,597 118 res. 707,020 26.0 Separate com. 20,490 28,9 18,909 18,528 381 res. 2,840,055 20,1 High com. 167,005 22.3 60,995 60,690 305 payments in addition to the requisition supplementary taxes Public 1,914 Separate 515 Secondary 1,961 Statement of Capital Fund Operations for the year ended December 31, 1973 Continuity of Taxes Receivable for the year ended December 31, 1973 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the beginning 1973 1972 of the year 32,849 140,802 CAPITAL OUTLAY Capital expenditure Transportation services 46,333 116,236 Transfers to others 21,200 54,300 67,533 170,536 CAPITAL FINANCING Long term liabilities incurred 21,200 63,300 Contributions from other governments 14,349 171,884 Contributions from the revenue fund 5,022 Other 18,822 43,305 (59,393) (278,489) Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the end of the year 40,989 32,849 $, 54,396 Amounts billed 309,261 Penalties and interest added during year 5,920 Reduction during the year Taxes, penalties and interest received 330,039 Taxes written off 116 315,181 (330,155) Analysis of Revenu for the year ended December 3 39,422 e ' 1, 1973 Taxation 1973 1972 Actual Actual $ $ Realty-Residential and farm 239,292 234,376 -Commercial and industrial 11,128 13,087 253,620 247,463 Business 3,300 2,712 Special charges 243 17,028 257,163 267,203 Contributions from other governments Ontario 995 Ontario enterprises 143 1,004 1,138 1.004 Subsidies Ontario Per capita 10,534 10,534 General support grant.., . 2,889 Resource equalization grant . . ... 16,855 Incentive program .......... . 1,304 Specific R oadways 1 14 .. 4 ... 34,354 30,016 General welfare assistance 8,644 9,900 74,580 50,450 Municipalities County of Middlesex 3,638 3,638 79,356 51,454 Other revenue Licenses and permits „ , „ „ , 1,556 2,369 Rents, concessions and franchises , „ , 352 Penalties and interest on taxes 5,920 5,455 Tile Drainage 22,798 1,658 30,626 9,482 Total revenue ..... - . , „ .. „ 367,145 328,139 Balance at the end of the year Analysed as follows: Taxes unpaid from 1973 25,522 1972 10,457 1971 and prior years 3,443 39,422 Continuity of the Account for the Police Village of Granton for the year ended December 31, 1973 1973 1972 Accumulated net revenue (deficit at the beginning of the year 69 54 EXPENDITURE General government Police village trustees 160 General administration 19 Unclassified „ ...... , „ 185 179 185 Protection to persons and property Fire 400 400 Environmental services Garbage collection and disposal 105 105 Total expenditure , „ , „ „ 284 585 REVENUE Taxation-police village requisition TOwnship of Biddulph - ... - 600 Total revenue . ....... . „ 300 600 Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the end of the year - ....... „ , 85 69 Balance at the beginning of the year Analysed as follows: Taxes unpaid from 1972 35,086 1971 12,048 1970 and prior years 7,262 54,396 Increase during the year Taxation revenue 257,163 Add amounts added to the tax bills for collection purposes only 52,098 DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Draw winners Page 10 Times-Advacatie August 22, 1974 Talent show part of fair OPENING OF THE FAIR - Official opening ceremonies of the Lucan Fair Friday night were forced inside due to weather conditions. Shown above during part of the ceremonies are Huron MP Bob McKinley, On- tario's Agriculture Minister Bill Stewart, Lucan reeve Ivan Hearn, London's deputy-mayor Charles Ross and Lucan Lions president Bob Stutt. T-A photo Attendance over 72,000 Another special feature during the afternoon was the Talent Show with Big Al of C.K,C.O., T.V. acting as M.C. and Mrs. Karen Sexton of London, ad- judicator. In the JuniorDivision, Karen Dykeman singing Delta Dawn, placed first; Linda Bryan, Gran- ton, second; and Terri McRoberts, third. Arden Bryan won the intermediate division with her violin solo "Polish Dance". Terry Calcutt came se- cond and Christine Stutt, third. In the senior division Rita Evans of Granton singing "Hello Dolly" placed first; Michelle Robinson, Kirkton, second; and Barbara Westman of Kirkton, third. In the group division "A" Lori Noyes and Diane Garrett of Lucan placed first, singing a duet of "Sweet Violets"; Sheryl Noyes, Jane Hardy, Susan Riddell and Cheryl Hardy, a barbershop quartet, second; and Laura McKenzie and Heather Hodgson, third. Group Division "B" results were Lisa McKenzie, Karen Radcliffe and Anita Collard, singing "Zippity Do Da", first; Cindy Mayo, Lisa Strickland, Jane Collard, Lonnie Sockett and Scott Dickson, second and Fern Marlin and Susan Kolator, third. In another partof the grounds a horseshoe pitching tournament was in progress which resulted as follows: A. Division-Jerry Roeder 6 wins with 33 points; Logan Cruse, 6 wins with 21 points; and Ken Smith 6 wins with 19 points. B. Division: Lloyd Venner 7 wins, Harold Carter 6 wins, and Fred Widermaier 5 wins. C. Divi- sion, Stephen Hohl 7 wins, Jim Randle 6 wins, and Leonard Whitleufer 5 wins. In the seniors competition (over 60), Ed. Davies had 4 wins with 25 points, Art. Berg 4 wins, 20 points and Hiram Knott 3 wins with 72 points. Mr. Elmer Hohl, the Canadian horseshoe pitcher champion was in attendance and threw ringer after ringer. Paid admissions on Sunday numbered 3,500 for a total of 12,- 600 for the fair, plus the many workers. The Lions are to be con- gratulated on the tremendous ef- forts put forth in making the Fair such a great success. Much of their work with youth, eye bank, etc., is financed through the proceeds from the Fair. Fair a huge success In spite of the rain, on Friday evening, over 2,000 people paid admission to the annual Lucan Fair, sponsored by the Lucan & District Lions Club. A large number sat on the wet benches with rain coats etc., over their heads, to enjoy the country music as presented by "Skeeter" Davis and her Nashville Road Band. Skeeter ended each of her 5 programs with "I Believe in Music" adding her own last verse "I believe in Jesus, yes I believe in God" which was most effective. The official opening was forc- ed in doors, along with most of the 2,000 people. Pat Donelan of C.F.P.L. Radio acting as M.C. was introduced by Lion president Bob Stutt, who welcomed everyone. Mr. Donelan presented Fred Dobbs, represen- ting Biddulph Twp.; Ivan Hearn, Reeve of Lucan; Deputy Mayor of London, Charlie Ross; and Robert McKinley, M,P. for Middlesex-Huron, The Honorable W. A, Stewart, officially opened the fair, saying that, though it was raining at the moment this would mean a larger attendance on Saturday as the farmers would not be on the land. More winners from kennels Mrs. Howard Currie took her 61/2 month old Brialin Skipper to the Trio Kennel Club Show at Bradford on August 10 and he took Winner's Male, over an adult male for his first point as well as the Best Canadian Bred Puppy in the Breed. Mrs. Currie said he showed beautifully and she was very proud of him. By SID DALEY Thought it about time to advise our readers the winners names of the contests held during the Legion summer recess; We have held two cheqUe draws. each for $100.00-the winner of July being Mrs. Rosa Holland, Main Street, Lucan-the August winner (s ) were Mert Culbert and Tim MacFarlane as they split the draw tickets between them. The Branch 540 sports club beef draw winners were-Eric Schmidt, New Hamburg, and Bob Cornish, RR 1 Lucan. Congratulations to the winners and thanks a million to all par- ticipants. It is through your sup- port that Branch 540 is able to continue its active community programs. The Ways and Means chairman advises he has an evening lined up that should prove to be most enjoyable to all--a hard time dance and corn roast, combined. This will be held on Saturday, September 7, the music being supplied by that ever popular group `The Peoples Choice.' Branch 540 congratulates the Lucan and District Lions club for their excellent Fun Fair and fine parade-We were certainly proud to be able to take part in the latter-thanks for the invita- tion to participate- to the Comrades and cadets on parade you sure looked sharp and are a credit to the Legion. Here's a newsy bit for you . . . According to the New York Times, the world oil shortage of a few months ago, is now an oil surplus. It seems that the Arab scare tactics resulted in a drop in consumption and this along with a modest increase in production now gives us more than we can use. We can only hope that this will result in a drop in prices (passed on to us, the poor little consumer). His prediction proved to be true as 7,100 people paid admis- sion plus the 100 or more members of the community who were assisting the Lions to make the Fair a success. The "Molly Maguires" an Irish singing group were featured in the "Lions Den". A thrill for all younger children was the O.P.P. Forest City Children's Village where they were taught the signals necessary when making different turns as they drove the miniature cars around the village streets. Constable Gor- don Barker, Lucan and Constable Jack Brooks, St. Thomas, both community relations officers were in charge of this display. The enlarged midway was also a great attraction as were the more than 30 exhibits of everything from liquid em- broidery to farm tractors. Exhibits in the Arena included many crafts exhibits, a "Mini" Bazaar, a Penny Sale., a 4H dis- play and several other booths. Catherine Sells in the C.N,I.B. booth kept many children happy as she typed their names in Braile and presented the cards to them. Two horse shows, Western and English were run off during the afternoon. The parade was the big attrac- • tion on Sunday with 5 bands, many floats, majorettes, antique cars, horse and buggies and out- riders. The Army Cadets from Centralia , including many from Lucan area were part of the parade along with Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts. There were several walking clowns who delighted the children enroute, as well as several riding bicycles, along with a large number of decorated bicycles ridden by local children. Six men, hauled Lucan's oldest horse-drawn fire engine up Main Street and into the grounds. They were followed by a motorized fire engine of not quite so ancient vintage and this, in turn, was followed by the modern one presently in use, Prizes for the best decorated bicycles went to Lori Leitch, first, Doug Haskett, second and Michael Arts, third. The best decorated float prize went to the Shakespeare Op- timists with the Shillelegh Hotels Ltd., coming in second and the Petrolia Lions Club third. The Kirkton Hill Billies won first prize for their comic float with the Ilderton Junior Farmers and the Lucan fire department wives coming in second and third. Pe &'a44 Mrs. Tiff Westney of London has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. T. A Hodgins, Market Street for the past week. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ready, formerly of Lucan, spent a few days with their daughter and her husband, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Solden of Exeter, Mr. Ready has been transferred from Vancouver to Toronto, so Lucan friends will be seeing more or them. Mr. & Mrs. W. Ward Hodgins and family of Vanastra, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cunningham. Mr. & Mrs. Terri Culbert and two daughters of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Garrett (Dana Culbert) of Arva. Jennifer and Melissa Culley of London spent last week with their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. George Jervis, Butler Street. Harold Aitkin of RR 2 Lucan has returned from a very in- teresting motor trip through the Northern States to the West Coast and back through Canada. The family of Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Melanson presented their parents with a lovely 22nd wed- ding anniversary gift-a trip by air, to visit Mr. Melanson's twin brother in Halifax, N.S. They had such a wonderful trip they want to return next summer! J. W. Smith attended the Cana- dian National Exhibition Direc- tors' Luncheon, Warriors' Day, Saturday, August 17. The speaker for the occasion was General, Sir Neil M. Ritchie. Service is combined Morning Prayers were con- ducted in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, for the combined Anglican and United con- gregations, by Rev. John Hofland. Speaking from I Corinthians 12:1 stated Christ's most urgent message was to "wait for the comforter, the Spirit of the Lord". He said "God's Holy Word is our only source of knowledge" . and voiced the hope that in the Fall an ecumenical Bible Study group might be formed. Next Sunday Holy Eucharist will be Celebrated at 8, with Mor- ning Prayer at 11, for the com- bined congregations. Now Hear This-Now Hear This- Attention all duffers-branch 540 comes up with a First: At 4:30 Saturday, September 14, Branch 540 will host their -now get this-first annual mixed two ball golf four- some-everyone is welcome to take part in this fun event. The price-Just $10.00 a couple and this includes-Green Fees-Steak dinner plus a corn roast. All interested parties are urged to register at Branch 540 on Friday, September 13 as this will allow the golf committee ample time to get enough steaks, etc. You are also reminded the tournament will have a shotgun start so come prepared. Here's another first for Branch 540-the members of Branch 540 have challenged their ladies to a fast ball game to be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, The umpire for this great battle of the sexes will be none other than that well known C.F.P.L. television personality Bill Hutchings. There you are friends the Ways and Means chairman has been working long and hard to line up an entertaining program for you-now all that's required to make them successful, is your participation. Comrade Harvey Percy, Provincial Service Officer will be in our area the week commen- cing September 24. Comrade Percy is well versed in Veterans Legislation, be it Disability Pen- sion, War Veteran's Allowance, V.L,A., or what ever, he will be available to give EXPERT ad- vise. If you are in need of this free Legion service or know of any Comrade that is-please get in touch with Comrade Bill Smith, Lucan, Branch 540's Service Of- ficer, who will be happy to arrange an interview for you. For your added information all interviews are held in private and are confidential. As Summer draws to a close all members are reminded Branch General Meetings will be starting soon-Branch 540's first fall meeting will be held in the Legion Hall, Lucan at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 11. Make every effort to attend Comrades there is much to be discussed. The Ladies Auxiliary meetings commence 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3. When things get Warm around the house ladies will be able to attend your meeting in air conditioned com- fort, and that's 30 for this week remeMber-Chivalty can be defined as man's urge to protect women from everybody , . , ex- cept himself, CANDY FOR THE CROWD - Spectators along the parade route of Lucan Sunday received candy thrown by three girls, Shown above with practice tosses ore Lynn Stanley, 'Lori Wilson and Nancy Ridden.