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Councillor touts savings of not being in long-term care business get into human service, people are one long-term care facility, not said. "In theory we could decide "And we would decrease our able to remain within their own three. not to be in the business. operating costs by an additional Special to the Beaver communities." "There are regional municipali"We could sell all three or two. $20 million a year. These are bigDennison, however, reminded ties that have been granted perThe return would probably be in time dollars for a service that we Halton regional government should get out of the long-term care busi- councillors that municipalities are mission not to be in the business the $60 million to $100 million don't have to provide," observed the councillor. ness, charged on regional councillor currently mandated to have only so they have none," Dennison range. recently. The Region could save nearly $20 million a year if it didn't run all three of its existing long-term care facilities -- Allendale in Milton, Post Inn Village in Oakville and Creek Way Village in Burlington -- says Burlington Councillor Jack Dennison. "If these homes were owned by With the purchase any Miele Classic, Crystal or Dimension Series dishwasher the private sector they would be from December 5 - 22, 2013. paying property taxes as well," Dennison told regional council on Dec. 11 as a 2014 zero increase property tax budget was approved. Dennison's mother currently lives in a private long-term care facility, councillors were told. "We're projecting a loss of $16 million for our long-term care facilities in the 2014 budget," Dennison Miele Certified said. "We also have more than $22 Installation million is reserve for repairs and replacement, etc. "Add that to what we're putting in this year and we're close to $20 million." Although he has a philosophical difference, Halton Hills Councillor Clarke Somerville suggested if the Region is going to consider getting out of the long-term care business, then the issue should be raised through strategic planning in time for next year's budget. "Long-term care provides exemplary service... they're popularity speaks for itself," Somerville said. "It may be a cost, but when you by Bob Mitchell 29 | Thursday, December 19, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Getting ready for the holiday parties just got easier. FREE OR Pilates 905-847-0707 The Miele G5000 dishwashers, built and engineered in Germany, come with the most advanced dishwashing technology available. With SensorWash technology, Miele delivers a gentle and quiet dishwasher that makes your dishes sparkle even on the "Normal" cycle. miele.ca Living Well FREE FIRST Mary German Studio Director SESSION GROUP CLASSES PRIVATES & INSTRUCTOR TRAINING 476 KERR ST., OAKVILLE (JUST SOUTH OF SPEERS RD) 905-845-2933 www.oakvilleappliance.com Best Quality. Best Service. Guaranteed by Miele. DISHWASHERS COOKING COFFEE SYSTEMS REFRIGERATION LAUNDRY in our tenth year. www.livingwellpilates.com Purchase a Miele Classic, Crystal or Dimension dishwasher directly from Miele between December 5 and December 22, 2013, inclusive, and receive a FREE Miele Certified Installation or FREE $250 CareCollection certificate. Full delivery must be taken by January 18, 2014. For full terms and conditions of this Miele promotion, please consult www.miele.ca. "Miele" and the Miele logo are registered trademarks of Miele & Cie. KG. © 2013 Miele Limited.