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The Canadian Champion, F,iday, July 20, 2007 - A19 FINANCING AVAILABLE! GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION SPECIAL AWARD: Robert Baldwin School's Jessica Knapman proudly points ta, her Special Education Advisory Achievement Award, as her educational assistant (EA) Christine Myers - who also received a Support of Special Education Students Award - sits beside her Myers has been Jesscas EA for six years, since she entered kindergarten. ýOutreach group gets funding Money [rom Hatons coffers could help keep a local youtb outreach group's doors open next year. At its meeting last week, regional council approved considening a pur- chase of service agreement witb Peer Outreacb Support Services and Education (POSSE) as part of the 2008 budget process, meaning it would pro- vide much-needed funds for the group. POSSE, a youth-driven harmn reduc- tion and human rigbts initiative servng north Halton, is expected to nia out of money and options for funding in Marcb 2008 and has turned to the Region for help. The organization needs about $1 25,000 a year to keep operating, witb that number going up to around $300000 if its services were expanded into south Halton. Preliminary 2008 budget work is already underway at the Region and will wrap up in December wben the finalized budget is considered by com- mittee and council. BenjamhiniIUhI Colour& Homne Decor Inspiration Destination M77N EW LOCATION L,,,NOW OPEN! 0 Flooring - Home Decor * Blinds a In Home Consultations Colour Matching Mouldings Wallpaper Contractor Friendly Paint Purchase Database * Colour Testers & Big Chips a Knowledgeable & Courteous Service Appleby Decor Centre 1030 Kennedy Circle (A&P Plaza) Milton 905.864.0665 Mo-r 8m8mStam6m Snlam-p loore