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Erh West association needs treasurer he Karen Walk Neighâ€" I bourhood Association is changing its name to better reflect the geoâ€" graphic district of its current and expanding memberâ€" ship. Continued from page 8 D‘Ailly said there are still reserve funds, as well as capital funds left over from projects started by previous councils, which are sitting in other miscellaneous accounts. He said part of the process in meeting the budâ€" get will be to gather these unused funds and put them towards operating expenses. The budget is part of a threeâ€"year plan which saw a 10.38 per cent increase in 2004, a planned 6.42 per cent increase for 2005, and a planned 4.01 per cent increase in 2006. D‘Ailly said Waterloo still has the Jowest tax average in the region. The average Waterloo taxpaver paid $723.86 in 2004, while a Cambridge resident would have paid $796.24. RIM Park not a major part of budget Located within the trianâ€" 2 1L, 6 speed auto , HD Xenon lights, power top, fully loaded Very sharp in Mellow Yellow with black leather interior Only 18,9200 kms Company vehicle Stk #Â¥04250 By Manuene Bryan For The Chronucte Also 1 Demo and 3 brand new Convertibles to choose from Free Christmas morning delivery with the bows and all Volkswagen Waterloo 2004 New Beetle Convertible 550 Weher St North, Waterioo 884â€"7470 info@ywwaterfoo com Christmas Special ©‘26,985 gle bounded by Keats Way, Fischerâ€" Hallman Road and University Avenue, the Erb West Neighbourhood Assoâ€" ciation has a mandate to bring our community closer together. More information on our programs and services can be obtained at info.erbâ€" west@golden.net. He said some of the issues that will be looked at in determining this year‘s budget will be subsidies to minor sports, grants for arts programs, changing cemeâ€" tery regulations and stabiâ€" lizing capital funds. As an example of how the review worked, d‘Ailly said if he was to ask waste services how often garbage bins were emptied in the city, he would try to find out if cerâ€" tain bins needed emptying more often than others. D‘Ailly said he spent 21 days with city staff and other council members reviewing the city‘s proâ€" grams and services to deterâ€" mine the effectiveness and needs. He said this was to figure out the issues and costs of programs. __ "We really try to focus on the service side," he said. s va Drivers wanted: (\\ ‘{‘ So rather than spending Our general meeting is scheduled for 7â€"9 p.m. March 2, 2005 in our faciliâ€" ties in the Education Wing at 306 Erb St. W. money to empty all bins, whether they were at capacâ€" ity or not, a more cost and time effective emptying schedule would be impleâ€" mented to provide better service for the community. You are encouraged to come to meet other memâ€" bers of the association and to bring your suggestions and concerns. We are looking for a treaâ€" RIM Park, a significant factor in previous years‘ budgets, is no longer a major issue, d‘Ailly said. If you would like to volâ€" unteer a few hours each month to attend board meetings, prepare cheques and keep records, we would be interested in speaking with you. surer for the association The position can also be considered as a way to build experience for your resume. He said in 2004, it cost more to run the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Comâ€" plex than RIM Park. Overall, utilization at RIM Park was at 85 per cent capacity, and running at 90 per cent revenue potential. _ "It‘s not like it‘s a big huge gaping hole, it‘s a relaâ€" tively small hole," he said. PyÂ¥ WATERLOO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FSâ€")' UPCOMING EÂ¥ENTS AT W.CI *A Thursday, January 6, 2005 7â€"9 p.m. Invitauion to students and parents to explore our enriched educationa) opportumues at WC4 for 2005â€"2006 Magnet Programs «* Strings (grades 9 to 12) * Extended French (grades 9 to 12; * GeofTech (grades 11 and 12) (Geographic Information Systems} * English as a Second Language (grades 9 to 12) Enhanced Academic Programs For Students * Preâ€"Advanced Placement Programme (grades 9 and 10) * Advanced Placement Programme (15 course offerings for grades 11 and 12) {The AP programme is not a magnet program}) Tuesday, January 11, 2005 7â€"9 p.m. ESL Information Evening Invitation to students and parents of current or incoming ESL students to explore specific ESL programmes at W.C.1. for 2005â€"2006 Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7â€"9 p.m. Grade 8 Parent Information Evening Invitation to potential WCI students and parents to explore our Grade 9 Course Offerings for 2005â€"2006 Waterloo Collegiate Institute 300 Hazel Street Waterloo, On., N2L3P2 1â€"519â€"884â€"9590 http://wei.wrdsb.on.ca