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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-05, Page 22 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, July 5, 2006 Huron -Perth school boards pass annual budgets Continued from front page areas — that still translates into cuts in non -classroom sectors, and very little new programming. "We've had to curtail some of the ini- tiatives we might have started in the past," Thuss told trustees at the June 27 meeting. In a subsequent interview, he mentioned initiatives in early literacy in this category. "Plus, we've really had to take a look at all areas of expenditure to make sure we're operating as efficiently as possi- ble." Avon Maitland trustees heard a similar story from business superintendent Janet Baird -Jackson — remarkably sim- ilar, in fact, when it came to cuts in non - classroom areas and dashing hopes of introducing new literacy programming. "We have a significant gap between anticipated revenues and planned expenditures," states a memorandum from staff to the Avon Maitland Finance Committee, which was included in the information package for the board's June 27 regular meeting. A recommen- dation was brought forward from that committee to accept 2006-07 expendi- tures of $155.8 million, up from $156.2 million the previous year. Balance was accomplished through the draw -down of a $584,608 Retirement Gratuity reserve fund. Not surprisingly, bussing costs remain a sore point for both boards, as they continue to await revisions to the province's approach to transportation funding. And the similarities between the situations for the two boards don't end there. Administrators across the province were chal- lenged this year by extremely late -break - i n g Candidate for Stephen Continued from front area and keep them here. She would also like to see the `main streets' of local towns revitalized. Infrastructure — sew- ers, water, roads and bridges — is another "huge issue," Varley says. If she is successful in her bid for council, Varley says she wants to see communication between South Huron and the pub- lic improve — she said it's difficult for ratepayers to get some information from the municipality. Varley describes herself as an honest hard work- er. "I am a person who likes to achieve what I set out to do," she says, adding that as a young female, she represents change for South Huron and hopes to get younger voters participating in November. She said if elected she will "give 110 per cent" to help all con- stituents. Varley is a manager/supervisor for New Orleans Pizza who works mostly in the Ilderton and Lucan loca- tions, but also in Exeter and Goderich. REGIONAL WRAP Grey's 150th GREY — A weekend packed with activities will mark Grey County's 150th anniversary this week- end, according to The Huron Expositor. A committee of about 30 organizers have created events from July 7-9 around the Ethel community. Co -chairperson Alvin McLellan says, "Everything is coming together quite well. The weekend kicks off with a talent show Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Grey municipal office. A ball tournament and beer garden are also planned. Other events include a parade, fun fair, dances and more. Curtis Cadman walk PARKHILL — About 150 walkers and riders par- ticipated in the sixth edition of the Curtis Cadman Memorial walk recently at the Great Canadian Hideaway resort outside of Parkhill, reports The Parkhill Gazette. Pledges totalling more than $10,000 were raised, making the overall amount over six years more than $82,000 for London's Child Health Research Institute. Bernice Cadman, mother of Curtis and three sur- viving children says, "It was a very successful walk again." Bernice and Dwayne Cadman are still collecting donations. If interested contact the Cadmans at 519-294- 0923 or mail your donation to the Cadmans Post Office, Box 786, Parkhill. Clinton cluckin' party CLINTON — Clinton's PlucKinFest starts tomor- row, running until July 9, according to the Clinton News -Record. The 10th annual fundraiser supports many local organizations and charities around Clinton and area. A variety of events are planned including a slo- pitch tournament, Car and Bike Show & Shine and barbecue. Last year thousands of people came out, raising $18,000. announcements of the magnitude of each board's "Foundation Grant." To further complicate the process, there were also changes in how certain funds were delivered; of particular importance to both Huron -Perth and Avon Maitland were significant decreases in the amounts devoted to small and distant schools, with those funds allocated instead to making sure there's a princi- pal and secretary in every school. 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