ate e 620 n 4 o# Ewart says in her report that since 1988 vacancy rates in Halton have been as high as 15% and as low as 2%. Vacancies and waiting lists coâ€"exist because of the nature of most centres, which serve a certain geographical area and a specific age group. It is possible for child daycare waiting lists and vacancies to exist in Halton at the same time, according to a report tendered recently by Bonnie Ewart, Halton Region‘s social services commissioner. In addition, there are an estimated 17,000 informal child care spaces serving Halton. Those informal spaces make up about 87% of all the availâ€" able spaces in Halton. The vacancy rate for licensed spaces is about 7% across the recion, the commissioner said. and funding for some already in place. Region planning more daycare spaces in new year Currently there are 529 children on the daycare waiting list. At the same time there are 192 vacant spaces. In Milton there are 33 vacant spaces and 10 children on the waiting list. Child care spaces in Halton have increased 58% to 4,713 licensed spots in the last seven years, Ewart‘s report indicates. More child care spaces are expected to be created in 1994, with plans When downtown businesswoman Lois Picard closed the doors on her P L Stationery store, she was left with dozens of cuddly ‘friends‘. She thought of no better use for the stuffed toys, than to give them to Salvation Army Maj. Fred Ash. Nice to see these animals will have loving homes this Christmas. (Photo by Barrie Erskine) W_orj_d Series BaII lncludmg 25 playe ..._ Include a ce + 1992 World Seri 4 1993 World Seri 11:30â€"1:00 $160 (New! In Program 3, students will build their own intelligent robot) Handsâ€"on 5â€"week programs (Saturdays or Sundays) designed to challenge, excite and encourage children to discover the scientific marvels that are part of everyday life! Prg 1: 6â€"7 yearâ€"olds: 9:30â€"11:00 $125 Prg 2: 8â€"10 yearâ€"olds: 11:30â€"1:00 $125 Prg 3: 11â€"13 yearâ€"olds: 9:30â€"11:00 or 11:30â€"1:00 $160 * 1992 World Series Team Ball 4 1993 World Series Team Ball * 1993 World Series Team Bat . * 1992/1993 World Series Team Ba presentation case * 1993 World Series Team Ball B $ deluxe presentation case m udmg 25 player signatures. Balls and: _ Include a certificate of authenticity Handsâ€"on Science Programs at Appleby College January 8 â€" February 6, 1994 OF HISTORY T We ie t 4 %% \..4‘... * * n 4R +. o uP ut uP u$ 29 29 As the eternal promwe of is renewed for all creation and the flame of faith grows, let us turn our faces to the future with renewed confidence in each other. Let heaven and nature ring with the gladness of newly discovered , harmony and let man live side rElL g RUDY â€" ILONA by side in peace and trust. l Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas and Holiday Season from all of us at Kopriva Taylor, +# 9 90# a a o doa KA t 6 0 0 02 a JB hP BP P » m a 6 in ds is @ Certa ProPainters _ â€" Running Out of Gift Ideas How about a new coat? § » OzrBistro For A Free Estimate 845â€"3777 Wd 066 9 OOÂ¥ ‘008 5m<,__<>< SDNLVIS m Oakville‘s Independent Funeral Home ‘ KOPRIVA TAYLOR ] 6A Lakeshore Road West (Between Kerr St. Wilson St.) 5:00 700 PM. $26 PER PERSON INCLUDES TAX TIPS 9:30 PM. $39 PER PERSON INCLUDES TAX TIP Book Early Limited Seating 16 Lakeshore Rd. W. 338â€"1773 Price Does Not Indude Liquor David Wilkins Serving Oakville Since 1986