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PAGE 8THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 11,2004 www.durhamreglon.com Money for childcare 'welcome first step' MONEY from page 1 Coalition for Better Childcare, says $9.7 million isn't enough money, but it is a welcome first step. "The Tories cancelled funding in 1996," says Ms. Heineck. "Overall, we need $160 million replaced in the annual childcare budget." Ms. Heineck says her lobby group advocates using the money to introduce standardized standardized wages for childcare workers, many of whom hold degrees in early childhood education. education. Denise Gilbert, executive director of Schoolhouse Play- care Centres of Durham, chairs an advocacy committee for the Durham Region Childcare Childcare Forum. She says the money is welcome, welcome, but that it's hot enough to meet the needs in the Region. Region. "What Durham and most communities need is a consistent consistent figure," she says. "A lot of good people are leaving because they can't afford afford to stay in this profession. "They're going on to become become educational assistants and teachers in the school system," system," says Ms. Gilbert. According to a 1998 study conducted by the University of Toronto, the average wage for an early childhood educator educator with a two-year diploma starting out in the field was approximately $21,200 per year. In contrast, Ontario teachers teachers earn an average starting salary of $34,000 with four- year degree, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education. Education. Ms. Gilbert says workers in the childcare industry haven't seen a wage increase since 1995. Another problem, she says, is that the cost of childcare to parents has also risen, which has driven some families to seek cheaper alternatives,' but it's not always for the best. "Nobody monitors non- regulated daycares. "Who would dream of sending their children to a school system that isn't monitored?" monitored?" New $100 bill will go into circulation next month NEW from page 1 and fine-line printing. The fluorescent fluorescent Bank of Canada coat of arms that appears under UV light is now interlocking shades of red and yellow, along with random red and yellow squiggly fibres. "First and foremost, you have to know what you're looking for," Mr. Parreira said of spotting counterfeits. "That's the reason we want to educate Canadians. If you know and you're aware, that's one way." And despite thoughts that counterfeit 100s are rampant, 52 per cent of all fake bills on the street in 2002 were $10 notes, Mr. Parreira said.. Ontario Ontario was getting hit hard with fake $100 bills until police discovered and shut down a . counterfeit operation in Windsor Windsor in 2001. . "People are more concerned concerned about 100s because ' they suffer a bigger loss," Mr. Parreira said. "You don't get reimbursed for counterfeits." The new note continues the Canadian Journey series that is already seen on the new $5 Put some drive in a cancer patient's day DURHAM -- The Canadian Canadian Cancer Society is looking for a few sets of wheels. Volunteer drivers are needed needed to take cancer patients to appointments, with more now being scheduled in the evening and on weekends. Drivers pick up patients, take them to their appointments, and then return them to their homes after the treatment. Across Durham Region, 145 drivers delivered 800 people people to 7,500 cancer-related appointments appointments last year. Anyone interested in becoming becoming a volunteer, should call the Canadian Cancer Society's Durham unit at 905-430-5770. Borden remains on the $100 bill, but the Canada geese are replaced by the themes of exploration exploration and innovation. The old-style $100 bill will remain legal tender, but will not be reissued after being brought in to banks. The Bank of Canada is planning to issue new $50 and $20 bills with new security féatures by the end of this year. Visit the Web site, www.bankofcanada.ca for more information on counterfeit counterfeit and the new bills. 'People are more concerned about 100s, because they suffer a bigger loss. You don't get reimbursed for counterfeits' and $10 bills, which feature children playing hockey and a tribute to Remembrance Day, respectively. Prime Minister Money matters 130,000: Number of counterfeit bills in 2001 210,000: number of counterfeit bills in 2002 $6 million: Value of counterfeit bills in 2001 $5 million: Value of counterfeit bills in 2002 9 cents: Cost to print a new $100 bill 6 cents: Cost to print the old $100 bill 6 cents: Cost to print the $20 bill i, . 6.5 cents: Cost to print both $5 and $10 bills V 8 years: Average lifespan of a $100 bill 1 year: Average lifespan of a $5 bill 20 months to two years: Average lifespan of a $10 bill Source: Bank of Canada Diane Couture Trustee in Bankruptcy has been helping the people of Oshawa deal with financial problems since 198.6. She can help you, too. Confidential & Discreet - FREE Consultation AT A NEW LOCATION 78 Albert St @ corner of Bruce (905)725-2790 Toll Free Long Distance: 1-866-790-4380 Richard Killen & Associates Ltd. Trustee in Bankruptcy Notice Of ANNUAL MEETING OF ALL ^MEMBERS OF THE BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA DATE: Tuesday, March 23,2004 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Resource Centre, Courtroom #1, 132 Church St., Bowmanville The meeting's agenda will include a vote to approve the budget for 2004 and the Election of Officers (For more information call 905-623-2997) k HDB iff m a dTriT" EngiS HKTWUC DOWNTOWN ^BOWMANVILLE^ 'Members include nil properly owners, mid . their commercial tennnts who ore locnled within the designated nren. www.bowmanville.com Jason Liebregts/The Canadian Statesman CLARINGTON -- John Greenfield and his wife, Lorraine, have worked hard to compile the names of Clarington's veterans into a book, which they put on display in the Town Hall. By the time their work was complete, the Greenfields had a list of more than 3,000 names. . . ' • 164 Baseline Rd. E., Bowmanville 905-623-8451 Got a good news story? 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