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This last week we had a young man visitor to the old school. Quite a number of cyclists call by and we love to entertain these young people. As he was looking from our place to the church building. he said to me “Man. there is blood and sweat in that building". I knew what he meant. It is not only bricks and mortar that make a building. in fact. it does not even make a church. It is the people, the families, the de- votions, the thoughts. and I am sorry that so many of these churches or church buildings have been taken over with the promise of a new curriculum which turned out instead of something new to 'he the death rattle of many faithful individ- ual congregations. How sad when founders have put so much effort into erecting a building to worship God that later on we find so often that spiritually “Ichabod" is written across the doorway. YOu Willi find the meaning of the word “Ichabod” in the First Book of Samuel, Chapter 4, verse 21. This week we can call our- selves, with such a lush and lovely show at vegetation. the Vale of Headford. The gardens here are fully populated and in their splendor with the individ- ual effort of man. woman. boy, girl, flower and bug overflow- ing in fragrance and beauty dis- playing the grand design of our faithful Creator. Who said that Mic Biggs and Carl Wallace cOuld not build the rustic fence? Those lovely gar- dens at each end of the village â€"â€"-we do appreciate them and say. Mike. where did you get those peonies? Also Doug Mc- Andrew’s garden is looking good and the church grounds are being very well maintained thanks to Paul Wellman. Highlights of our garden this week have been the crescent meon. a few humming birds the fireflies with their on and of! courtship which have made our garden a highway some evenings. The little creatLu‘es appear so very uncanny to me. I am sure that when I examine one of them one of these days I am going to find stamped on the tail “Made in Japan". They are just too gobd in be true. Talking of edifices. the Tuck-i er family went down to York- town to see some of the old vintage automobiles on display down there. There was a 1929 Bentley. an old Brewster. an old Deusenburg. an old Fiat. an old Ford. and various other lovely old cars. Here again these speak of an earlier in- dividual effort. something we see very little of today. We find that companies and corporations are large imper- sonal things. and in the politiâ€" cal field there are parties. In- stead of individual effort in the House to provide the best coun- selling for the country, we find that the parties decide. We find exactly the same with denomi- nations in spiritual and church matters. Here at Yorkdale with the old automobiles the individual effort. the pride of workman- ship of each person dealing with these automobiles was just wonderful. I could not help thinking when I looked on those lovely hand-made automobiles that this was the golden era of the motor car. this was their finest era. How nice it would be if various companies could reproduce some of these old cars. So glad to see that Richmond ‘ Hill has gone flashy with the‘ traffic lights flashing, insteadi of being set to certain timings This is so much easier on the motorists, and here again calls! for a bit of individual initiative on their part. particularly to show courtesy to both young Headford Community Happenings CORRESPONDENT: FRANK TUCKER Sometimes my thoughts run wild and I should not be speak- ing this aloud but I only hope that my dog did not keep my neighbors awake last night. With their windows open it must be quite difficult, but I will try to make certain that he won’t bark too, loud tonight. Three young women from Thornhill and a young man from Richmond Hill graduated this year from the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute and were amOng more than 1,000 who received their diplomas during the recent Spring Con- vocation. Miss Linda Sawyer. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sawyer of 67 Weeping Willow Lane, Thornhill graduated in secre- tarial science. Previously from Downsview, she lived in Thorn- hill the past six years and for three years was an honor stud- ent while attending Thornhill Secondary. Forrest MacDonald mentioned that they had a groundhog on their premises acting very strangely. They called the police inâ€"the Canine Control officer apparently was not available at the time. Both Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald were very impressed with the way the police handled Thornhill, Langstaff, Bayview High Grads Win Diplomas At Ryerson Richard Masters. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Masters, 133 Laverock Avenue. Richmond Hill graduated in electrical technology. He resided in At Spring Convocation Canada’s largest-selling rye whisky. Blended and bottled by Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Ltd., Waterloo, Ont. BIG SAVINGS UMMER SALE o TORO o JOHN DEERE o LAWNBOY \ o CHRYSLER AND ALL BOATING ACCESSORIES 210 Markham Road - Richmond Hill 884-7716 - 884-9001 Open 8-9 p.m. REID LA WNMO WEB SALES 0 SERVICE The Easy ChOICC. FIVE STAR Seagram’s the situation. Both officers were very, very reluctant to use their guns on this animal, and I was asked to specially comment on the very good nature and the good impression that was left behind by these two officers. I was sorry to hear that Jim Curtis is in hospital for a minor repair at the moment. We miss you, Jim, and hope to see you around again shortly. Mrs. William Wellman celeo brated her 85th birthday last Sunday. Congratulations to this fine lady. The day was went very happily at the home of Peg (granddaughter) and her husband Larry at Ravenshoe. All relatives were present and a good time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Albert Leek Senior cele- brated her 80th birthday at the home of Elmer and Mary Leek here at Headford. During the day about 150 relatives and friends dropped in to pay their respects, to give their good lwishes and maybe to encourage this forerunner of a good 0n- tario family to go on to the cen- tury mark. Mrs. Elsa Wellman was host to her two brothers and sister this past week. Fred Marshall. Gordon Marshall and Miss Doris Marshall. who were visit- ing. also friends Mr. and Mrs. George Beecham from Nigeria. They are with the Sudan In- terior Mission. Richmond Hill for the past 14 years, attending Walter Scott Public, MacKillop Public and Bayview Secondary Schools. Miss Sheena Ashworth, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. George Ashworth of 39 Centre Street. Thornhill and previous- ly resident of Richmond Hill. graduated in social services. She has resided in Thornhill for 14 years. attending MacKillop Public. Thornhill Public and Thornhill Secondary Schools. Miss Diane Little. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Little, 18 Uplands Avenue, Thornhill graduated in home economics. A Thornhill resident for 10 years, she previously lived in Markham. attending Franklin Public. Langstaff Public and Langstaff Secondary Schools, Sorry about last week, two of NYLON ROPE o ETC. PHONE 889-2000 us goofed. One was the garb- age collector who came too early and one was your paper reporter who arrived too late. Democracy stands committed to the principle that liberty is no 50-50 affair. If the average citizen is guaranteed equal op- portunity in the polling place, he must have equal opportunity in the market place. Belated birthday wishes to Marilyn Homer and Susan Mac- Kay. Then for the coming week we wish Brenda Wellman a happy birthday. The Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the Town of RichmOnd Hill: We have examined the Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Corpor- ation of the Town of Richmond Hill as at December 31,1971 and the statements of Revenue and Expenditure and Capital Fund Operations fer the year then ended. 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. REVENUE Schedule 1-1 SURPLUS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR $ Bill 102, surplus, reserves and allowances of EXPENDITURE Schedule 1-3 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR 184,311 SURPLUS AT THE END OF THE YEAR CAPITAL OUTLAY UN EXPENDED CAPITA CAPITAL FINANCING UNFINANCED CAPITAL OUTLAY AT THE END OF THE YEAR Future expenditure Section 312A Planning Act Section 28 0.W.R.C. Contingencies Sewage and trunk mains Street signs Hydro Trees Inspection fees Legal and administration Clergy reserve Subdivision services Sundry agreements Multiple dwelling - water Water meters Water system jeo?f¢utis Capital expenditure General government Protection to persons and property Public works SanitatiOn and waste removal Recreation and community services Community planning and development Roads equal to liabilities assumed Transfers to waterworks equal to liabilities assumed Long term liabilities assumed Contributions from other governments Contributions from the reuenue fund Contrlbutlons from reserve funds and reserves General government Protection to persons and property Public works Sanitation and waste removal Conservation of health Social and family services Recreation and community services Community planning and development Financial expenses Education Region â€" share of expenditure Other Taxation Contributions from Other governments Other Total revenue annexed Ifiunicipalities Working funds â€" former Richmond Hill Total expenditure STATEMENT" OF CONTINUITY 0F RESERVE FUNDS for the year ended December 3|, I971 Allocated to 1971 revenue STATEMENT'OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE for the year ended December 31, I971 IPENDED CAPITAL FINANCING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR STATEMENT OF CAPITAL FUND OPERATIONS for the year ended December 3], 197] >99's Meet lone commentator. Toronto .was recreational staff at .Victoria‘Miller‘s, Buttonville was a host air- a fitting place to meet since Square and Buttonville this Mrs. Allen Hallett’s sister. port to the 99’s last weekend this is where Amelia Aerhardt summer: ‘Cher'yl Tennyson 15 Miss Becky Finlayson of qua when they held their conven- learned to fly back in the ’20’s also assisting With recreation. Seotia. is assisting at Union tion in Toronto, when she was a nurse here. Kathy Jones and Jill Arnold V1113 during her visit here. The 99's are an organization Neighborhood Notes have been at _a summer camp The Union Villa Auction Sale .05 women pilots which was Congratulations to Lorna Cox at Bancroft this month. will be held at Nlassey Fergu- t’ormed in 1929 by Amelia Aerâ€" who received honors in grade Severe storms on the. weeitâ€" son Farms again this year, probâ€" hardt. Now there are 5,000‘1 Music Theory, and‘to Julie end caused some flooding inlably for the last time. The farm members in 36 countries. Its McConnell who had first class this neighborhood, and on Sat-{has been sold and is scheduled name derives from the fact honors in the same exam. The urday afternoon at least two lfor development. that there were 99 flyers at- girls are the pupils of Mrs. homes on the third concession: The date for the sale is Octo- tending the first conference. Marguerite Jones. Congratula- were struck by lightning â€" atiber 14 Saturday). and all kinds Thisfiis the first time the con-‘tions. vention has been outside the Sharon Buchanan is working United States. According to with the Town of Markham Buttonville Community Happenings 5 75.973 Balance at the beginning of the year 50,671 584 24,063 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND AUDITOR'S REPORT -â€" I971 655 S 127 Contributions from the Revenue Fund CORRESPONDENT: MRS. F. H. LEAF â€" PHONE 499-0376 127 495,801 311,000 188,856 177,345 129,600 REVENUE $ (316,337) $ 4,997,178 1,103,590 639,475 5 129,448 (1,488,159) 6,740,243 301,369 303,276 1,013,120 342,162 391 7,765 324,303 57, 938 269,944 2,929,182 831, 269 165,208 6,555,932 1,933,944 369.112 184,801 16,142 2,717 940,448 2,405 186,302 2,070 43,723 740,137 783,860 504,481 197,413 2,415 I nterest Earned s 695 601 72 _.__.....u - v-5- Severe storms on the weekâ€"ison Farms again this year. prob- end caused some flooding inlably for the last time. The farm this neighborhood, and on Sat-‘has been sold and is scheduled urday afternoon at least two for development. homes on the third concession: The date for the sale is Octo- were struck by lightning â€" atlber 14 Saturday). and all kinds Clayton Jones’ and at. the home of articles are required. where Mr. and Mrs. Tim Pater- _ Mr. Jack and Miss Mary son used to live. north of Alfred Rodick and their sister Mrs. In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corporatic’m of the Town of Richmond Hill as at December 31. 197]. and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for Ontario municipalities applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. JOSCELYN. LAUGHLIN, HARPER, TORY & ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants June 12. 1972 Richmond Hill, Ontario CURRENT ASSETS - Schédul'e 3-1 Cash AccOunts receivable Taxes receivable Other current asSets CAPITAL OUTLAY TO BE RECOVERED IN FUTURE YEARS CURRENT LIABILITIES - Schedule 32 Temporary loans Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Othér Current liabilities NET LONG TERM LIABILITIES RESERVES AND RESERVE FUNDS SURPLUS Note 1 On the lst day of January, 1971, the Town of Richmond Hill became an area municipality within the regional Municipality of York as estab- lished under the RegiOnal Municipality of York Act. 1970. As at that date the boundaries of the Town of Richmond Hill were extended and certain capital assets and liabilities were assumed which have been reflected in the financial statements as at December 31, 1971. Note 2 Charges for Net Long Term Liabilities Total charges for the year for net long term liabilities were as follows: Principal payments $ 223,105 Contributions to the debt rétirement fund of the Ontario Note 3 Net Long Term Liabilities Total long term liabilities incurred by the municipality and outstanding at the end of the year amount to In addition. the municipality has assumed responsibility for the payment of principal and interest charges on the long term liabilities of other municipalities, the principal amount of which at the end of the year is Of the outstanding long term liabilities shown above, the responsibility for payment of principal and interest charges has been assumed by others for an amount of The balance in the debt retirement fund of the Ontario Water Resources Commission which have been accumu- lated to the end of the year to retire the Outstanding long term liabilities shown above amount to Note 4 ..Basis of Consolidation The Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects the assets and liabilities of the revenue fund. the capital fund and all reserve funds of the munic- ipality. The assets and liabilities of any local boards of the munici- pality have not been consolidated. Note 5 Liability for Sick Leave Benefits Under the sick leave benefit plan, unused sick leave can accumulate and employees may become entitled to a cash payment on termination of service. As at December 31, 1971 the liability for these accumulated days, to the extent that they could be taken in cash by an employee on terminating, amounted to $97,615. No provision has been made in the accounts for this liability. Note 6 Capital Outlay to be Recovered in Future Years Some capital outlay does not represent a burden on general municipal revenues, as it is to be recovered in future years from other sources: Special charges on benefiting landowners 8 722,517 rn-i ”A A Note 7 Allocation of a Reserve re the Planning Act of the Township of Vaughan has not been finalized under the provisions of the Regional Municipality of York Act. This Reserve amounted to $120,512 as at January 1. 1971 subject to the final costs of expropriatiOn of certain park lands. Richmond Hill will share 17% of the net balance. Water Resources Commission Interest Of the total charges shown above, an amOunt of $302411 was paid from the general revenues of the municipality and is included in expenditure classified under the appropâ€" riate functional headings, and the amount of 5166.271 was recovered frOm the municipal enterprises for which the related net long term liabilities were incurred. THE LIBERAL Richmond H111. Ontario, Thursday, July 20.197 Net long term liabilities at the end of the year Municipal enterprises NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as at December 3], 197] CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHE ET as at December 3|, 1971 ASSETS Mrs. Allen Hallett’s sister. Miss Becky Finlayson of Nova Septia. is assisting at Union LIABILITIES Morrison Sellar were at Grand Valley on Sunday for an anni- versary service at the United Church where Mrs. Sellar‘s husband. the Rev. Morrison Selâ€" lar served as minister for a number of years. Congratulations to Tommy Arnold and his bride who were married recently. Tommy is a brother of George of Hughson Drive and the younger son of Mrs. Arnold and the late George Arnold. SELLING YOUR BOAT? Find a buyer through a class- ified ad in “The Liberal" on sale every Thursday. It's easy to place your ad. Just, call 884-1105 or 884-1983 FOR FAST RESULTS. $ 225,000 330,510 60,811 35 4.809.410 $ 4,890,659 S 4.309.410 5 3,086,942 (2,499,271) 8,216,390 1,593,020 3,086,942 737,035 369,112 1.254.221 (93,163) 132,779 739,323 704,710 16,203 5,152 240,425 616,321 468,682 788,717 722,517 531,704