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The Citizen, 1986-09-17, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1986. PAGE 21. I ranbrookS x. / Mrs. Mac Engel 887-6645 Court installs officers Cranbrook WMS hears about natives' problems The September meeting of Court Woodbine M100 met in the Cranbrook Community Centre. Bro. Bob Bremner opened Court in the absence of Bro. Wilfred Strickler. Fourteen members were pre­ sent. Minutes were read and approved and the secretary­ treasurer gave a good report. There was a bill from Bro. Jack Conley for hall rent and frame for Ten members attended the September meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Chu rch at the home of Mrs. Clare Veitch. Mrs. Wilfred Strick­ ler opened the meeting with a reading “The fragrance of Fall.’’ The hymn, “O Lord of heaven, and earth, and sea’ ’ was sung with Mrs. Stewart Steiss at the piano. The scripture Matt. 6:9-13 was read in unison with meditation by Mrs. Strickler. Mrs. Jack Knight gave the topic written by Sherry Theobold, hos­ tess of “Woodsmoke” and “Sweetgrass”, the oldest and longest running native talk show on Canadian television. She said the situation has improved but is not as good as we would like. Health and education are impor- tanttopics. Indian, French and English are spoken. visits were recorded. The date of the October meeting has been changed toTuesday evening Oct. 7 at 8:15 p.m. with Mrs. Stuart Stevenson hostess. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benedic­ tion. Mrs. Strickler assisted the hostess with lunch. Rev. Ferguson conducts service Brussels Horticultural Society presents awards Offeringwaspresented, min­ utes read and treasurer’s report given. An invitation was received from Walton to a quilt display and tea at Duff’s church on Oct. 9. The study book was discussed and a questionnaire filled in. Roll call was something on “learning or school.’’ Three members paid birthday money. Ten cards and 21 Rev. Jas. Ferguson, Stratford, was in charge of the service in Knox Presbyterian Church on Septem­ ber 7 and 14. Mr. and Mrs. John Pomeroy and daughter Jennifer have moved to Nova Scotia. Harvey Smith is recuperating following surgery in Stratford. Mrs. Dorothy Engel and sister, Ripley visited with Mrs. Mac Engel. Mrs. Don Cotton got home on Saturday, September 13 following surgery in University Hospital, London on September 2. Library hours are now changed back to Saturday afternoon. The Brussels and District Horti­ cultural Society held its first meeting of the fall season on September 8 in the library. Alice Brothers and Mary Bryans played lively piano duets which were much enjoyed both before and during the meeting. Following O Canada the presi­ dent, Alice McArter read an autumn poem. The secretary and treasurer reports werereadand plaques from the August Flower Show presented to the following members: over all winner, Shirley Wheeler; arrangements, Helen Dobson; roses, Jane White; house plants, Jean Veitch; and speci­ mens, Evelyn Mair. Two Juniors tied for overall winner, Dana Mathers and Tatum Mathers while Jennifer Machan won the specimen class. These three received trophies. The guest speaker, Mrs. Elsie SimpsonofListowel, introducedby Luella Mitchell, spoke on the care of african violets. Her experience is extensive and she finds time to care for 80 plants. Each person present was given a violet leaf to root in water and a beautiful plant was presented to Harriet Miller who had celebrated with her husband their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Jean Bewley presented Mrs. Simp­ son with a gift of money which was returned to help with the society’s work. The door prize was won by Alice Brothers and the meeting closed with The Queen. Hostesses were Harriet Miller, Evelyn Mair and Wilma Hemingway. the new charter which he present­ ed to the Court. Bro. Conley assisted by Bro. Gordon Hanna as High Marshall installed the offi­ cers for 1986-87 and presented Bro. Donald Clark, past president, with a pen. Bro. Harry Jacklin, Sister Mary Ellen Jacklin, Bro. Bill Craig, Sister Isabel Craig, and Bro. Mac McIntosh volunteered to be voting delegates to the WOPA in Novem­ ber. It was voted to give the delegates $25 each. Bro. Clark and Bro. Conley are to look into liability insurance for the Foresters. The next District Council is to be held in Cranbrook, Tuesday, Sept. 16. It is a pot-luck supper and a good attendance is hoped for. Court was adjourned at 10:30. Lunch was supplied by Bros. Bremner and Strickler and Sister Lois Hart. Township of Grey Auditor's Report To the Members of Council, Inhabitants, and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the Township of Grey I have examined the consolidated balance sheet of the Corpora­ tion of the Township of Grey as at December 31, 1985 and the consolidated statement of operations for the year then ended. My examination was made in accordance with the generally accept­ ed auditing standards and accordingly included such tests and other procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion these consolidated financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corporation of the Township of Grey as at December 31, 1985 and the results of its operations for €he year then ended in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles prescribed for Ontario Municipalities on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. London, Ontario Brian J. Mcllhargey March 3, 1986 Chartered Accountant Licence No. 999 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT Advantages - fertilizer and seed mixed & applied in one application - bulk prices on fertilizer and seed - air flow spreading and markers for more accuracy - less compaction - speeds up seeding time - cheaper than doing it yourself We are available for spreading on hay & pasture fields. We also have 10 pull-type spreaders. Come in or call for our prices on fertilizer, seed wheat and Roundup Custom application available by terrogator or pickup for Roundup or Atrazine. Check out our Airflow Spreader Truck for your fall seeding of seed wheat We carry: • Pioneer Seed Corn & Grass Seeds •Seed Wheat, all varieties bags or bulk •Fertilizer, bags or bulk CAPITAL OUTLAY FINANCED BY LONG TERM LIABILITIES AND TO BE RECOVERED IN FUTURE YEARS NET LONG TERM LIABILITIES FUND BALANCES MUNICIPAL EQUITY To be used to offset taxation or user charges Unexpended capital Financing Capital operations not yet permanently Financed RESERVES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT 01 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMI Proceeds from the issue of long term debt Net appropriations from reserves MUNICIPAL FUND BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR To be used to offset taxation or user charges Capital operations not yet f i nanced TOTAL FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR THE YEAR APPLIED TO: Current operations General government Protection to persons 6 property Transportation services Environmental services Health services Recreation and cultural services Planning and development *Come and Check Our Prices* 35&270G or 356-9072 291-2154 (R. Stone) 595-4819 (J. Stone) 356-2476 (B. Tormey) Net appropriations to reserves MUNICIPAL FUND BALANCE AT END OF To be used to offset taxation user charges Unexpended capital financing Capital operations not yet Financed TOTAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE YEAR YEAR or DECEMBER 31, 1905 1985 1984 $317,057 $340,040 121,559 85,983 07 523 160,265 • 8 526 239 594,304 13 ,210 14, 169 $539 449 $600,473 $$ 10,763 i es 33 742 148,113 33 388 24,630 32 67 , 162 103,506 13 ,210 28,446 00 372 2 11,952 1 96 1 0,342 1 16 (23,021) 2 , 077 (15,479) 457 , 000 412,000 $539 , 449 $600,473 F OPERATIONS BER 31, 1905 Budget Actua1 Ac tua1 1905 1985 1904 $010,976 $617,277 $772,977 17, 108 10.978 34.607 33.563 30.419 32,049 20 ,144 20, 144 18,879 608 609 501 24,600 3 1 , 433 33.052 446,699 449,251 444.333 (636,212)(642,4301(609,654) 717,406 725,601 727,624 55,021 55,164 65,651 12.000 12.532 12,404 460 455 2,411 300 745 13,729 6,000 13, 106 29,073 74.501 02,002 124,140 5,000 102,000 6,521 6,521 ( 10,350) (23,021)(23.021 (10,092) (17,300)(17,300 ) (20,450) $779,767 $790,303 $925,322 $ 06,650 $31,751 $ 70,045 51,071 30,975 36,159 392,900 342,991 327,070 35,300 33,619 21,510 2,072 27,345 15,924 7,566 24,300 22,206 44,934 617,726 535,546 5<0,164 97,000 139,044 290.330 60,000 59,340 100,127 3,700 2,500 11,549 1,000 4.631 5,996 161,700 207,760 422,637 45,000 34 1 1,961 0,342 1 16 (23,021) 34 1 2,077 ( 15,479) $779,767 $790,303 $925,322