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Clinton News-Record, 1977-05-26, Page 13M United Church News Greeters on Sunday morning at the United Church were Margaret Taylor and Bert Shobbrook, ushers were Colleen Carter, Linda Johnston, Tracy Mitchell and Debbie Westerhout. The junior choir led the singing - anthems were "Jesus was once a child like me" and "Everybody ought to know" with Mrs. Allen Kosman choir leader and rs. Glen McGregor organist. Rev. McDonalds tit children's story was "A boy wanted". Junior congregation teachers were John Whyte, Marguerite Gross and Judi,. Jewitt. The message was 'Me• man who healed the broken hearted". The flowers on the memorian stand were placed by Sandra and Teilman Westerhout in loving memory *of her father Morley Lin- nington, who was buried on May 20th. Personals Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Teilman Westerhout on the death of her father, Morley Lin- ningston who died at the home of his son Grant at Dawson Creek, B.C. and was buried at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. oviSympathy is extended to r. and Mrs. Jack Arm- strong on the death of his brother Howard of R.R. 2 Seaforth, on Sunday. Congratulations to Audrey Peel, who graduated on Friday from Ridgetown Agriculture College with honours in Agricultural lab technology and honours in general proficency in her course, also two prizes on laboratory procedures. She's employed, at Malcolm Con- ditions Dairy, Brantford "`Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Peel, Cathy, Freddie and Allan attended. Congratulations to Marlene Sewers who also graduated on Friday at Ridgetown Agriculture College, in agriculture laboratory technology course. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mac Sewers and her sisters, at- tended. Her aunt Mr. and Mrs. George Drehmann of Wingham also attended. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hunking and her mother Mrs. Bell returned home on Sunday from spending two weeks holiday visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Moreland and other relatives at Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Rev. McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alexander attended a conference last, week, Tuesday to Thursday at Canterbury Inn, Sarnia. Raye Zacobe, Zurich visited on Sunday with Greg Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter and Mr: and Mrs. Allan Shaddick spent the holiday weekend at Toledo, Ohio. Monday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Newby were their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bob Manery and family, Willowdale. Miss Marjorie Bickell, Toronto is visiting her friends Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. The ham supper held on May 18, fed approximafel�y 500. The UCW would like to thank all for, the help that made this'a success. A very impressive service was held on Friday morning at Hullett Central School when two silver Maple trees were planted and dedicated in honour of.iQueen Elizabeth 11 silver Jubilee. Parkhill to help Ausable-Bayfield The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority will undertake further capital improvements to Parkhill Conservation Area, Natural, Resources Minister Frank S. Miller announced today. The area comprises some 2,435 acres of land on Parkhill Creek' in . McGillivray Township, Middlesex County. It is situated north of Parkhill. This year, the Authority will construct a wading pool, pavilion and roadways as well as landscaping, signing, planning and general deveropment. Adjacent lands have been developed for forestry, wildlife habitat, picnicking and conservation education. The estimated total cost is $40,000. Changes to voters list ends Sat. The official revision part of the Ontario electoral process began Monday, May 23rd for the June 9th general election and continues over six days. Returning Officers for the province's 125 electoral districts have until 9 p.m. E.D.T. May 28 to complete changes to the lists of voters. Although May 23 wa§. a holiday for many it was a normal - revision day for returning officers..The times for revision on each of the six flays are: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. E.D.T. The revising process takes care of additions, deletions and corrections to the lists compiled by enumerators. Qualified voters whose names have been omitted and who wish their names added to the list of voters must appear before the Returning Officer for their electoral district before the deadline. The qualifications for voters in Ontario are: 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or British subject at the time of voting and an Ontario residence for at least the 12 months preceding election day. Telephone numbers for Returning Officers are As part of Hullett Central School's recognition of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the township reeve, John Jewitt presented the student council president with a county flag. (News -Record photo) •w. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1977 -PAGE 13 available by calling 868-1848 in Metropolitan Toronto or Directory Assistance - 411 in all other areas. As well at- tention is drawn to Elections Ontario advertisements which have appeared or are appearing in daily and weekly newspapers. Urban voters must have their names on a list of'vpters by May 28th to be allowed to vote. Rural voters not on the list rhay have their names added. before ' May 28th or have someone they know who is on the list vouch for them on polling day. Hallett Happenings Grade 6 field trip On May 17, the Grade 6 class went on a hike and orienteering trip to the Hullett Conservation Area. They left at 10 a.m. and returned at 3:15 p.m. While on the hike, they cooked their lunch and compared the results with a cook -out they had during the winter. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Safety Jamboree The Safety league of Ontario is holding a three day Safety Patroller's Jamboree in Ottawa. From May 26-28, Teresa Konarski, our representative, will attend many events at Ottawa. To decide who would participate from grade seven, an essay contest was held on Safety . Teresa pays 50 percent of the fee to go and the students council pays the remainder. IMA 1 I\A'.( IAL CORPORATION MORTGAGES arranged, bought and sold. • Consolidate loans • Lower monthly payments • Home improvements • Any worthwhile purpose Prime Rates Arrangements can be made in the privacy of your home BOB FURTNEY 273-3722 or 745-8418 MEMORI ALS MARKERS - Bronze Plaques - Cemetery Lettering For expert counsel and a fair price rely on a firm you can trust. T. PRYDE Et SON LTD. Serving Huron and surrounding area since 1920. DISTRICT SHOWROOM 75 Hamilton St. Goderich DON DENOMME Full time representative - Appointment any time. Phone Goderich: 524-2373 or 524-6621 Members of the Monument Builders Association of North America TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT AUDITOR'S REPORT To: The Members of Council, and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the Township of Hullett. We have examined the 1976 financial statements of the Corporation of the Township of Hullett and its local boards, which are listed on the attached Index. Our examination included a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we considered necessary in the circumstances. In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corporation of the Township of Hullett and its local boards as at December 31, 1976, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with ac- counting princi*s generally accepted for Ontario municipalities applied, after giving retroacti•ie effect to the changesreferred to in note. 6 to the financial statements, on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Goderich, Ontario February 14, 1977 License Number 434 Durst, Vodden & Bender STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE for the year ended December 31, 1976 1976 Budget Accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the beginning of the year 42,738 Expenditure General municipal purposes General government Protection to persons and property Transportation services Environmental services Health services Social and family services Recreation and cultural services Planning and development Other Region or county purposes School board purposes Total expenditure Revenue General municipal purposes Taxation Payments in lieu of taxes Ontario grants Other grants Other " 38,300 55,392 47,852 1976 1975 Actual Actual $ $ 42,738 59,906 28,100 30,852 12,325 15,067 141,000 135,141 3,800 2,966 1,160 135 6,000 9,386 60,350 116,924 27712 18,262 158,554 2,997 1,623 75 8,939 41,638 1,496 251,575 311,631 261,296 84,183 84,548 87,591 158,145 159,446 119,115 493,903 555,625 468,002 94,659 153,415 4,000 3,665 114,616 .99,745 86,765 4,040 99,122 Region or county purposes Taxation 'Payments in lieu of taxes OEntai'io grants Other School board purposes Taxation Payments in lieu of taxes Other Total revenue Accumulated net revenue (deficitjat the end of the year 251,575 312,217 237,779 42,313 43,616 75,498 22,221 24,678 18,064 64,534 68,294 93,562 148,561 153,064 119,106 387 148,561 153,064 119,493 ' 464,670 533,575 450,834 Analysed as follows: General revenue Region or county School boards Special charges Special areas Local boards (3,4)5) (4,328) (3,415) . 13,505 20,683 42,738 16,920 18,419 16,920 3,395 19,649 3,202 9,584 13,505 .20,688 42,738 STATEMENT OF CAPITAL OPERATIONS for the year ended December 31, 1976 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the beginning of the year ..N Capital expenditure General Government 1976 Actual nil 1975 Actual $ nil Protection to persons and property Transportation services - 34,879 33,709 Environmental services Health. services Social and family services Recreation and cultural services Planning and development 259,632 100,297 Other Total expenditure 294,511 134,006 Capital financing Contributions from the revenue fund 95,340 25,320 Contributions from reserve funds and reserves 'Long term liabilities incurred 113,400 57,100 Ontario grants 68,574 39,601 Other 17,197 11,985 Total capital financing 294,511 134,006 Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital financing) at the end of the year nil nil BALANCE SHEET as at December 31, 1976 assets Current assets Cash Accounts receivable Taxes receivable Investments Other current assets 1976 1975 $ $ 106,727 130,950 123,6€3 112,124 • 55,385 39,996 Capital outlay to be' re€overed in future years Other long term assets liabilities Current liabilities Temporary loans Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other current liabilities 285,780 283,070 312,330 229,507 13,317 611,427 512,577 85,600 67,660 43,097 38,503 128,697 106,163 Net long term liabilities 312,330 229,507 Reserves and reserve funds 149,712 135,000 Accumulated net revenue'(deflcit) and unapplied capital receipts 20,688 41,907 611,427 512,577 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Accounting Policies: (a) Statement of Revenue and Expenditure: This statement reflects the revenues and expenditures of the revenue fund of the municipality and includes the activities of all committees of council and local boards for general municipal activities. The local boards whose activities are included are as ▪ follows: Hullett Township Recreation and Community Centre Board Blyth District Fire Area Board (b) Statement of Capital Operations This statement reflects the capital expenditures and the related capital financing to be recovered from general municipal revenues of the municipality. -(c) Balance Sheet ' This statement reflects the assets and liabilities of the revenue fund, the capital fund, reserve funds and the local boards described in note 1(a). (d) Fixed assets The historical cost and accumulated depreciation of fixed assets is not reported for municipal purposes. Instead the "Capital outlay to be recovered in future years" which is the aggregate of the principal portion of unmatured long term liabilities, capital funds transferred to other organizations, and the cost of capital projects not - yet permanently financed, is reported on the "Balance Sheet". (e) Charges for net long term liabilities.. Debt retirement costs including principal and interest are charged against current revenues in the periods in which they are paid. Interest charges are not accrued for the periods from the date(s) of the latest interest payment(s) to the end of the financial year. 2. Capital Outlay to be Recovered in Future Years: (a) The capital outlay to be recovered in future years does not reresent a burden on, general n-iinicipalrevenues, as it is to be recovered in future years from other sources: special charges on benefitting landowners for tile drainage loans 1976 1975 .$312,330 $229,507, B) Capital outlays, including fixed assets and the transfers of capital funds in the amount of $95,340 which have been financed from general municipal revenues of the current year, are reported on the "Statement of Revenue and Expenditure". 3. Reserves arid Reserve Funds: (a) The "Statement of Revenue and Expenditure" does not reflect the following revenues for the year which were credited directly to reserve funds: income from investments 304 Ontario Home Renewal Plan advance 15,000 15,304 nil (b) The total balance of reserves and reserve funds is $149,712 and is comprised of the following: Reserves 1976 1975 fonworking capital , , 85,000' 85,000 for building constructions 50,000 50,000 $135,000 $135,000 Reserve funds for the Ontario Home Renewal Plan $14,712 nil 4. Net Long Term Liabilities:, (a) The balance for net long term liabilities reported on the "Balance Sheet" is made up of the following: • Total long term liabilities incurred by the municipality for the drainage loans and outstanding at the end of the year amount to $312,330 Net long term liabilities at the end of the year $312,330 (b) The net long term liabilities reported in (a) of this note are payable as follows: 1977 to 1981 1982 to 1986 From benefitting landowners 188,944 123,336 5. Charges for Net Long Term Liabilities: Total charges for the year for net long term liabilities were as follows: Principal payments Interest 1987 and there after 1976 1975 30,577 25,284 9,187 7,908 39,764 33,192 The total charges shown above were paid from geneial municipal revenues of the municipality and are included in expenditure on the "Statement of Revenue and Expenditure" classified under the appropriate functional heading. 6. In the Case of Joint Local Board Consolidated for the First Time: The accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the beginning of the year has'been restated to give effect to the inclusion of the accumulated net revenue (deficit) of joint local boards which are now consolidated. The effect on the accumulated net revenue (deficit) at the beginning of the year has been a decrease of $4,039 over that reported in the 1975 Financial Report. The 1975 comparative figures in these financial statements, have, accordingly, been restated. 7. The Anti -Inflation Act: The municipality., its local boards and commissions are by agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario dated January 13, 1976 subject to The Anti -Inflation Act (Canada) and the national guidelines. This legislation limits increases in compensation payments effective October 14, 1973.