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wl Rt hyn SNS py EN he 4 3 forth on "that 5 Na Tis > a a Pella gy Se REY i$ o Ae " » 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR --- Thursday, Mar. 28th, 1968 PORT PERRY UCW The United Church UCW met in the basement of the church Tuesday After- noon, March 12th. Due to the return of wintry weather only 20 ladies were cour- ageous enough to venture the icy; snowy snowy 'streets. Of course nothing daunts the Presi- dent so as usual the 'presid- ential chair 'was graced by Mrs. Sam. Cawkér who op- ened the meeting with a short reading entitled "Our Aim" and led in prayer. Following . this the Irish in her came to the surface and in honour of St. Pat- rick"s day she regaled us with a bit of Irish humour. The worship service was the responsibility of unit 3. Mrs. Mabel McMullen read a short article and led in prayer. The scripture was read by Mrs. Stanley Plough- man from the book of Luke. Mrs. Mabel McMullen in a short meditation 'told us 'Steadfast' 'is the key word in Lent. To be stead- fast in the. Lord's work a key requirement. Steadfast- ness is an absolute necess- ity in carrying out the work 'of the church. Lent is a ~time- for discipline and ~the carrying out of Christ's work a means of grace to be used steadfastly. Mrs. McMullen closed with prayer followed by the ""Lord's 'prayer in unison. The old familiar hymn 'When I survey the Wond- rous Cross' was sung and the devotions closed with ben- ediction. A short business meeting was held and matters per- "taining to the buying of| articles for kitchen and the Ladies lounge were cussed. - Mrs. Willis spoke on be- half of the ' community friendship -and visiting. com- mittee and stressed how the help of all members is ne- eded to fulfill the purpose of this committee in visiting i Ashbum 'Native 103 Years Olid John A. Walker, a native "of Ashburn, celebrated his 103rd birthday, Feb. 27th, at Kelowna, B.C. Mr. Walker, who was born the year the United States Civil War end- ed, is living with his daugh- ter, Mrs. Alma B. Sharpe. He is probably the oldest Mason in North America, having joined the order nearly 80 years ago. He also| holds the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers' re- cord for longevity, 75 years. 'Mr. Walker joined the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1881, at the age of 16 and . was the oldest employee be- fore .his retirement. From 1881 until he moved with his daughter to Kelowna in September 1967, he lived in the Fort William. Per Arthur area. Ripe old age is common to the Walker family. Mr. Wal- ker's mother lived to be 101 and a cousin, Warner Lynde of Whitby, recently cele- 'brated his 99th birthday by playing his violin. On his birthday, Mr. Wal- ker received more than 70 cards as well as telegrams "from the governor-general and a host of friends and former business associates. dis-| sick, strangers, and shut-ins. Mrs. Willis read a short story illustrating the need for friendly, sincere concern for the problems of those in our community, Mrs. Hardy also spoke on this theme and stressed the importance of this phase of church work. The involve- ment of -all members of the UCW is required in order to make this work a success. It was decided to hold a tea and bake sale, The date to be set later. Miss Audrey Kent said that Unit -1 are still selling various - types of greeting cards. The general meeting of April 9th . will be open to the public and the guest speaker will be 'Mr. Garth Toombs, = Assistant Director of education for alcholism and " drug addiction. The meeting will 8.30 and there will be a film shown on the effects of Drugs on the nervous sys- tem This should be a very interesting evening with first 'hand information on be, held at one' of: our; very serious social problems. Do. set this evening aside and come and hear this problem discussed by an authoritive person. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction, Lunch was served with an Irish touch by Unit 4, and a friendly half hour enjoyed. TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG Financial Statement & Auditor's Report, 1967 REVENUE FUND SURPLUS ACCOUNT The Reeve, Councillors and Ratepayers of Balance at beginning of year ...................... $864 Township of Scugog: Less Surplus included in Current Budget ....... v 864 We have audited the books and accounts of your municipality Bal NIL for the year ended December 31, 1967 and have prepared the attached alance Pe 5 MTN a MET SOB AC Wl re financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with re- Surplus for the year ..........oiniinnnnn A gulations prescribed by the Department of Municipal Affairs. : Contrary to Section 234(3) of the Municipal Act, Council did not STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE inspect the surety hond on the Clerk-Treasurer prior to February 15, For the year ended December 31, 1967 1967. In our opinion the surety bond coverage should be increased. REVENUE ; 'Actual © Budget AUDITOR'S OPINION We hereby report that in our opinion: 'Total Revenue from Taxation ......... $122,736 $122,022 Contributions, Grants and Subsidies : 1. The financial transactions which have come under our notice Ontario-- . have been within the powers of the municipality. Direct Relief ROTTEN, 0 2 el, $ 1,733 : - Highway Improvement .......... 13,572 2. The audit has been conducted in accordance with the instructions Unconditional Per Capita Grants 2,039 = of - the, Department of Municipal -Affairs.---- ~Other=--"- Re = = E Warble fly .........iceeeveenee 3. The financial statements present fairly the financial position of biti! the municipality as at December 31, 1967 and the results of its WLR LO0 TTOTRE Leo ge er operations for the year ended on that date. 18798 15.928 . : BEE pire Ache 110 Wal | erie hE CE - © Licenses and Permits 619 400 "February 16, 1968 'DELOITTE, PLENDER, HASKINS & SELLS, Interest, Tax Penalties, etc. ........................... 1,112 800 License No. 3282, Auditors. Other Revenues--- : Service Charges .............ccccocooeveiveeeeeeernan 111 --_ Miscellaneous-- CAPITAL AND LOAN FUND BALANCE SHERY . Taxes written off & charged back 155 > eo Si 1967 Miscellaneous ..................cooveenennn.. 441 BONOLEL TIO .conmeinrnnivienntniios iii EVI bs i ds Ee ED i Em "Due from Schools (for Debentures) , f : Collegiate and High coors $9476 Gross Total Revenue ........... PT 145047 = 139,350 ; 131258 Surplus from Prior Years to reduce ey J : 864 864 3 'Total Revenue Section ...............co... $145,911 $140,214 LIABILITIES : Due to Other Municipalities (For Debentures ALD. . $94,736 Investment in Capital ASSets .............. 36,522 EXPENDITURE . Actual Budget 131,258 . ? . 2 ' _ General Government 5 Executive and Legislative ....... $ 1,006 Administrative 5,669 REVENUE ROR SAL ANGE SHEEY ERR 1,403 2 hg "December 31, 1967 7,532 i yd 8 Protection to Persons and Property ) Cash on Hand .....................coooiieisoeieseeeen, $ 575 oe ea nn 575 Cash in Bank PEIRCE CIN I 1070 $1,645 DS ie sane on vosliion a Warble-fly- enrol: Dominion of Canada Bonds ................c.......... 2,500 Ambulance gant PS ei aa 850 1 Accounts Receivable +426 2,050 SUNDAY c.ivviriii sieges inte BET nee Ese din iiones 48 Public Works--Roads, Highways & Streets, etc. 21,898 23,608 Dus from Province of Ontario Ts 6,200 Sanitation and Waste Removal ................. . 1,536 400 Due from Other Municipalities .................... 46 SS iis] os LIED Due from Schools 100 REUCE ASSISIANCR .....irrisrirmssussssisermermssestesse ) ; Taxes Receivable 19.655 Education, including debt charges ......... 69,213 68,837 Other Assets "i Recreation and Community Services 860 600 Deferred costs -- Centennial project Debt Charges to be recovered in 1068 lovics eat arrived 2,250 Jongiym Im iA a 11.491 5 : re of schoo Mola ASRS $32,453 debt charges ...........i.... 1,441 Short- term interest and other charges Wiss 620 650 Taxes written off ..................coc iin, 193 250 Capital Expenditures out of Revenue ..... 653 = 3,700 T LIABILITIES Joint or Special Expenditures : CMPOTArY LOANS ..........oiininennenn $20,450 County Rates... 28,743 28,587 Accounts Payable --Sundry 1,589 TE LN SU i Due to Other Municipalities 156 Centennial project ................... 125 Dug to Schools ..........c..o.cooivevi iii i, ( 376 . Centennial project provision .......... 2,250 Due to Other Local Boards and Cos Te , 2.375 2.250 GL inary d isiiiueiiviosdaishsisdrabaiiornenisons sies 201 Provision for Allowances, Reserves : : A unis and Reserve Funds ........... lea 47 Security deposit refundable ...................... 2,700 Other Liabilities : ry oN eterred Revenge we Gross Total Expenditure ..............ccooocvviiirinn --..143 476 ; 140,214 "ar Reserves 4,500 : 143,476 * (Surplus 2,435 Surplus for the Year .................; 2435 -- Total Liabilities and Surplus ........... $32,453 Total Expenditure Section ...... ... . .. $145011 $140,214 *