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ms» Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, November 28, 1995 --3 +a Playcare shuts for one day protest There were no sounds of children at the Schoolhouse Playcare Centre at Cawker Public School last Friday. The Centre, along with 14 others Playcare Centres in Durham shut its doors on Friday as part of a province wide shut down to protest cuts in provincial funding. About 25 families ron their children away. from the Playcare Centre at Cawker School. Parents either found temporfry places for their children or Great place to watch Santa's parade teok a day off work to vars] for their kids at home, said . Janet Jakobsen, a member "of the Playcare Centres board of directors. "We are very concerned There Is no better place for a vey, young one to watch the parade than perched snugly and safely on Dad's shoulders. In photo at left three year old Danlelle Ashton of Ajax is with her Dad Joe, while in photo right Kassidy Fitzgerald of Port Perry has a great view from the shoulders of Dad Derek. ' about the future of non- profit licpnced day care centres in Ontario. We are fearful for our existence .today, tomorrow and in the future," she told the Citizen. "Our concern is for the children--to provide them top quality day care that is affordable," she said. It costs just over $500 per month to send a pre- schooler to the Playcare Centre at Cawker School which is open five days each week from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Mrs. Jakobsen said the decision to shut the Centre last Friday in protest was fully supported by the families who use the service. Across Durham, Playcare Centres care for over 750 children and employee 110 people. Many of the employees were at Queens Park on Friday as part of the protest organized by the Coalition for Better Child Care. Other staff spent their time at Playcare head office where children were being cared for. Staff who attended the rally at Queens Park were not paid for Friday, said Mrs. Jakobsen. Mayor Hall eyes Police Brd. seat Scugog Mayor Howard Hall is giving some thought to seeking election to the Durham Police Services Board. While stating he will make up his mind one way or another in the next few days, the Mayor said he is giving the idea some serious thought. The position on the Police Services Board became vacant with the November 20 death of Durham Region chairman Gary Herrema. Durham council has set December 6 as the date to vote in a new chairman and to name one of its members to the Police Services Board. " LUIGI & TED'S North South Futons for College Furniture 7 D "4 Sizes M to XL sare $39.95 For Dad... wrap up an ARROW FLANNEL SHIRT ARROW RIVER 1318 ANT) Reg. 49.95 MEN'S CASUALS ©, Wolverine 30% OFF Fleece Tops, Bottoms, Cotton Shirts Sizes M - XL ' Women's Thermal Underwear 4 Stanfield's 20% OF Tops, Bottoms, Combinations w Sess S-XL Kids' Cozy MARSHLANDS FLEECE SETS ||} a 2 Shop BR®CK'S In Port Perry -FIRST! 3 + Free Gift Wrapping + No Hassle Return Policy + Friendly Service ~~ + Experiencea Victorian Christmas - staff in costume, hot mulled cider, and sodas on weekends. By Sion i Sale ends Sunday. Decgmber 10th $29.95 5 Made In Canada. Sizes 2 to 6X. Washable 50/50 Paly-Cotton. Choose from Fawns, Pond Pals, AHH ART To LJ (HHH? ETT i sis HH BRe @CK'S , Quality and Styfe since 1881 168 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY 985-2521 Af SaaS 178 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY p 985-8797 If. for Ki