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-- 14- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Recember 3, 1996 By Chris Hall Port Perry Star The Fairness for Durham Kids Campaign is urging the province not tc cut services for special needs children and youth in Durham. The Fairness Campaign sent a letter to Community and Social Services minister Janet Ecker, stating that any further cuts to children's services in Durham will exacerbate an already critical situation. "It is anticipated that the \ Ministry of Community and Social Services will again be hit with a decrease to its bud- get, and we are concerned that funding for children and ado- lescents with special needs will be further reduced," said Mort Morden, co-chair of the Fairness for Durham Kids Campaign. Budget cuts hurt He adds that after the last provincial mini-budget, cuts for services for special needs children were made equally '96 WINDSTAR GL "Special Edition" Specially Equipped With: « The Most Powerful Minivan Engine «+ Cast Aluminum Wheels, Luggage Rack « AM/FM Stereo Cassette « 4-Speed Automatic Transmission » 7 Passenger Seating + New - Tip/Slide Drivers Seat PLUS... OVER 140 CUBIC FEET OF CARGO AREA! '97 : VILLAGER GS across Ontario, despite min- istry figures which clearly showed that services for chil- dren in Durham, when mea- sured on a per child basis, were the second lowest in the province. Other munici receive between 20 and 80 per cent more per child, say the advocates. "We trust that you are very aware and sympathetic to this issue, you will soon be address- ing the funding disparity issue and will certainly not aggra- 24 Month Lease On 'The Plan' Only 52,995 Downpayment After $1,250 Lease Cash Deducted OR GET $1,250 CASHBACK ON PURCHASE PRICE! fi 8 J rd G, -- Canada's Lowest Advertised Minivan Price! v. Re Around with | FALL MINIVAN EVENT! Val i 399 24 Month Lease On 'The Plan' Only $2,488 Downpayment After S750 Lease Cash Deducted NOW - with Quad Captain's Chairs! « Tilt Steering and Speed Control $ (N] N | / Month f Lease On a 'The Plan' Fg aie bin XA Only 52,500 Downpayment After S750 Lease Cash Deducted Save up to $7,000 towards the purchase of a new Ford, Mercury or Lincoln + Remote Keyless Entry System vehicle ! + 8-Way Power Driver Scat « Aluminum Wheels « Air Conditioning » Dual Airbags & ABS Brakes + Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors * Rear Climate Control xi With All This Choice And Value, Why Shop Anywhere El See Your Ontario Ford & Mercury Dealers Today!