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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 21, 1997 Page 11 Cordova Crossing Performs at Fabulous Fifties Weekend Cordova Crossing will perform live Friday and Saturday night at King St. Bar & Grill, during the Fabulous Fifties Festival. This five piece Rock band plays everything from Big Sugar, Odds to Tom Petty and the Beatles. But they will be playing some tunes from the fifties to go along with the theme and fun of the festival. The group from left to right, includes: Dave Gifford, lead guitar, vocals; Frank Gifford, keyboards; Bernie Camire, bass; Steve Tustin, lead vocals and guitar; Ray St. Germain, drums. They have been regulars at some of the clubs around the area such as Shooters & Shots, Busters and Darlington Marina. Committee Recommends Approval of Plan to Re-locate Newtonville Fuel Business Cooper Fuels has received permission from a Clarington Council committee to re-locate to a site just west of Newtonville on Hwy 2. On Monday, June 16, Clarington's planning committee gave Cooper Fuels the green light to continue plans which include the outside storage of bulk fuel in tanks and a 400 square metre office, warehouse and transport depot. The 1.6 acre lot is surrounded by farmland, farm structures and a forested area, states a report from the planning department. department. Also noted is the fact that Cooper Fuels will not be getting into the service station business. Chris Cooper.assured councillors on Monday morning it is not his intention to do this. Instead, "his proposal will service the agricultural community. community. His business provides fuel and lubricants for farm equipment equipment and machinery," s.tates a report from Clarington's" planning planning staff. While it is noted that there will be six bulk tanks tin the site, the report also states the business "will provide privacy fencing fencing in front...and along the eastern fence line." It has been recommended by the planning department that spruce trees be used as screening because these trees provide coverage through each season. At the end of the meeting, councillors decided to support the department's recommendation to rezone the proposed location location to "Agricultural Exception" from the previous "Agricultural" designation. The recommendation will now be forwarded to Clarington Council for approval. Duck Derby Revenues Approximately $33,000 The second annual Rubber Duck Derby reported reported revenues of about $33,000. Members of the committee in charge of the Derby note, however, that the figures do not take into account the costs of the event, including $6,500 in prize money. As a result of the fundraising fundraising effort, Memorial Hospital will receive a donation of $3,000 and the Learn Not to Burn fire safety safety program will also receive $3,000. After expenses have been deducted, the remaining profits will be divided between the Bowmanville Lions Club and the Seventh Bowmanville Scouts to fur ther their community projects. projects. Dr. Ross Erwin and Wayne Belliveau, G>Chairs of the Duck Derby Committee, wish to thank everyone who made the Derby a success, including the many volunteers and supporters, plus the Derby's major sponsor and Associates. Organizers have already set a date for next year's évent and expect to see Duck Derby enthusiasts Deighton creekside for more exciting races. Trulls Rd Free Methodists Donate $5,000 to build Courtice The congregation at the Trulls Rd. Free Methodist Church in Courtice managed to raise $5,000 to donate to the Build Courtice campaign. Accepting the donation was George Vella, at left, who praised the 450-strong congregation for being able to come up with such a significant contribution. Making the presentation on June 12 were Pastor Cliff Fletcher (centre) and Barry Rawn. e Bowmanville Toastmasters is in a very fortunate fortunate position at this time with a complete slate of officers officers for the 1997 - 1998 Toastmaster year. This assures the Club of both experienced and visionary visionary guidance through the upcoming year during which the Club will celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of its chartering. There is always variety and innovation in the programming. programming. That includes the summer months when we meet only every second week, July 8, 22, August 5, 19. Regular meetings will resume on September 9, 1997. Visitors are always welcome welcome and there is no obligation. obligation. Join us Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:30 at "The Darlington Information Hydro Centre". For more information please call 623-2243 or 623- 3527. DURHAM REGION NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM The Audited Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham for the year ended December 31, 1996 are available from the Regional Finance Department. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of these statements should write to the Finance Department of the Regional Municipality of Durham, 60 Bond Street West, P.O. Box 618, Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8B6. The following financial highlights reflect the operations, assets and liabilities of the Regional Municipality of Durham including the waterworks, sanitary sewage and waste disposal systems and the Durham Region Police Services Board. COMPARISON OF CONSOLIDATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM: Requisition on Area Municipalities Ontario Grants User Charges Other Revenue Long Term Debt Proceeds WHAT THE MONEY WAS SPENT FOR: General Government Protection to Persons and Property Transportation Services Waterworks Operation Sanitary Sewage System Waste Disposal Health Services Social Services Senior Citizen Services Day Nurseries Children Services Planning and Development Excess of Financing Over Expenditures Fund Balances, Beginning of Year Fund Balances, End of Year 1996 1995 ' . $ $ 110,665 107,276 125,391 156,561 94,892 95,811 34,498 36,624 25,553 -- 390,999 396,272 10,274 8,947 58,760 62,699 25,365 27,034 54,159 32,339 49,427 66,679 14,532 14,329 9,026 8,879 80,646 ' 102,494 33,427 36,498 11,859 12,390 2,467 2,543 3,828 3,922 353,770 378,753 37,229 17,519 161,807 144,288 199,036 161,807 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (All amounts in thousands of dollars) 1996 $ ASSETS Cash and Short Term Investments Accounts Receivable Other Current Assets Restricted Assets Capital Outlay Financed by Long-Term Liabilities and to be Recovered in Future Years LIABILITIES 78,626 25,827 5,849 136,460 32,041 1995 $ 56,316 33,065 6,068 117,223 8,063 Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Current Portion of Ontario Housing Action Program Loans Other Current Liabilities and Deferred Revenue Net Long-Term Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities FUND BALANCES Reserves and Reserve Funds To be used to offset taxation or user charges Unexpended Capital Financing / (Unfinanced Capital Outlay) Trust Funds Administered by Region 278,803 220,735 38,589 41,287 -- 696 5,297 5,042 32,041 8,063 3,840 3,840 79,767 58,928 185,152 163,452 314 3,474 13,570 (5,119) 199,036 161,807 278,803 220,735 2,157 2,191 ©j.p.