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THURSDAY, ouLy 8, 2004 THE NEW ees Halton approves funds for oral health of frail elderly Halton Region Health Department is addressing the oral health needs of the frail elderly and adults with special needs through the Halton Oral Health Outreach program. Regional Council has approved funds to be dis- tributed thrqugh a financial assistance program called Dental Care Counts to re- duce the cost to adults with special needs and the frail elderly. "We recognize that den- Climber seriously hurt at Rattlesnake Point Another climber has sus- tained serious injuries while rock climbing at Rat- tlesnake Point in Milton Saturday, June 26. Halton Police said Michael Stein, a 57-year- old Mississauga resident was climbing with a friend about 10:50 a.m. when in the process of installing a piton into the rock face the rock he was holding broke free. He fell approximately 12 metres (13 yards) onto the rocks below sustaining multiple fractures to his vertebrae as well as a frac- tured pelvis and heel. Emergency personnel took two hours to lift him 20 metres up the cliff face in a basket. He was airlifted to Ham- ilton General Hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery. Staff Sergeant Robert Waller of Halton Police en- courages climbers at this popular location to ensure they: are wearing all the proper safety equipment as well as a safety helmet, a cellular phone and use the buddy system. Saturday's victim was wearing proper equipment and a helmet which police credit with 'perhaps saving his life." COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Off the Wall is hosting its first Golf Tournament!! Whether you're a good golfer or a duffer, the day promises to be one of good golfing, great food, prizes and lots of fun!! Join us on Saturday, August 14, 2004 for a lpm shotgun start at Acton Mead- ows Golf Club. Cost is $75per person (includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, din- ner and prizes). A silent auction will also take place at the event. For more informa- tion, or to register, contact Laura or Amanda at 519-853- 9825. All funds raised will go to Acton's Off the Wall Youth Centre. HHCSI NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Friendly Visitors are needed. Do you have one or two hours a week to provide companionship and conversa- tion? There are several seniors in both Acton and Georgetown who are waiting for a special person to come for a visit or enjoy an outing once a week. A Volunteer is needed to Reward for safe return Neutered male cat, microchipped. Black and white collar, belly, legs and haunches. Small brown diagonal marks between eyes. White whiskers. Named "Tra" IF YOU FIND THIS CAT Please call 853-1751 deliver frozen meals to sen-. iors in Acton, once a week on Thursday mornings. The time involved would be one or two hours a week, and mileage will be reimbursed. If you are interested in vol- unteering or would like more information, please call Marlene at 905-873-6502 or 519-853-3310 SUPPORTIVE HOUS- ING FOR SENIORS Do you find that you are having trouble managing daily activities in your own home, but want to remain independ- ent? Consider the Supportive Housing Program located at the Lakeview Apartments, 17 Elizabeth Drive, Acton. This program allows eligible sen- iors to live in their own apartment with the security of knowing someone is available to help. Personal Support Workers are on site seven days a week to assist with such activities as bathing, laundry, housekeep- ing, meal preparation, medication reminders or safety checks. Please contact Stephanie at 519-853-9916. tal health is an integral part of the community's over- all health," said Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline. "Dental Care Counts is a program that is helping some of our residents to ac- cess dental treatment who previously could not ac- cess these services." Financial assistance may be available to those who: « have a dental need; * have difficulty paying for den- tal treatment, and; * have difficulty with one or more of the following activities of daily living (e.g. diffi- culty getting-in and out of bed and the shower; going up and down stairs etc). The Halton Oral Health Outreach committee is looking at some modifica- tions regarding the criteria for financial assistance. The Dental Care Counts program will be main- tained, but the committee will look at making the program more accessible for low-income older adults. For more information about the Halton Oral Health Outreach (HOHO) program, contact the Halton Region Health Department, at 905-825-6000, toll free at < 1-866-4HALTON(1-866- 442-5866), TTY 905- 827- 9833, or visit the Web siteatwww.region. halton .on. ca/health. LITERACY AWARD: Following Literacy North HAlton's (LNH) recent AGM, The New Tanner accepted an en- graved plaque for being a "Champion of Literacy" in North Halton. 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