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y, November 15,2006 Orono Weekly Tines - 3^ Forgotten Continued from front families have picked our home because they like the appeal of the small town home," Bravos says. "We are community based, and very much a part of Newcastle," she stated in a phone interview interview with The Times on Monday. "Residents, families and communities communities deserve a commitment commitment and a plan to secure thé future of their home and services services it provides now, not 10 years from now," Bravos stated stated in a news release issued on Friday. With a commitment to funding, older homes can be redeveloped to provide residents residents with access to the same physical comforts that new and recently rebuilt homes provide. Owners of Fosterbrooke want to rebuild their Newcastle facility to new design standards, according to Bravos, and are willing to personally personally invest and to assume the financial risk of a $10 million million mortgage. However, owners owners feel it impossible for them to proceed with the uncertainty uncertainty in the licensing scheme in the proposed legislation, and without a commitment from the govemment.to fund a capital capital renewal program. As the Act now stands, according to Bravos, in seven years time, the government can opt to close older homes and move the beds to another community with a newer larg- . er home. That home could be anywhere in the Region of Durham, from as far west as Pickering, to Beaverton in the north; which in turn would create hardship for aging partners partners of residents, particularly if they don't drive. Mr Bill Pozer, whose wife is a resident of Fosterbrooke, attended Friday's meeting at O'Toole's office and said, "We need a commitment from the government to invest in upgrading facilities now," he said. "We're going through a death by 1,000 cuts - we can't get funding so we'll be finished finished in 10 years," Pozer stated. stated. Staff will leave if they don't see a future in the facility, facility, he said. The government formula for classifying homes is based on environmental structure and design, according to Bravos. Homes built in the 1970s were constructed under a different architectural design. At the time they were built, they met the requirements, but do not meet today's environmental requirement. The nursing home industry and their supporters are asking the government to remove the uncertainty of the licensing provisions in the new legislation legislation before it is passed. They also want the government to fond a capital program to support support structural renewal of older homes now, not 10 years from now. The new Long Term Care Homes Act was tabled on October 3rd and is now making making its way through the leg- , islative .. . process. . • Bravos expects the bill will be passed Before the Legislature adjourns in December. O'Toole said at the meeting in his office Friday that his party Representatives from Fosterbrooke Long Term Care Facility in Newcastle present MRP John O'Toole with cards stating their objection to the proposed new Long Term Care Act. Left to right are: Jean Shill, May Skirving, Marjorie Caswell, Ted Pritchard, Tina Bravos and John O'Toole will try to delay the bill to provide provide opportunity for stakeholders, stakeholders, including the nursing home industry and long term care associations, to have their voices heard. Concerned residents and their families are asked to write to O'Toole at: 75 King Street East, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 1N4. e mail - john.otooleco@pc.ola.org, or call at 905-697-1501: O'Toole is being asked to request support support from the government to remember those who have been forgotten in this proposed proposed Act. BIRTHDAY Happy 80th Birthday to our Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother, GRETALUXTON Family and friends are invited to come celebrate with Greta at Memorial Park Club House on November 19,2006, from 2-5 pm. Have a wonderful day! Best Wishes Only Stuff's Pharmacy Ltd. November 25 Bfe f^heie »uk£anta 10am-3pm PHONE TO BOOK YOUR SESSION 5344 Main Street, Orono • Mon-Fri 9 - 6 • Sat 9 ■ 5 Phone 983-5009 November 29th 8,000 RUN BOOK w Loyd Printing ltd { "Everything with the printed word" r I . Business Cards • Forms • Letterhead • Envelopes 'Booklets WE DO LAMINATING! 5310 Main St., Orono LOB IM0 • 905-983-5301 f Wednesday. November 15 . : . vi l ! ■ > : : VÏA ' : : vy V j ■ £ Qafee Sale presented by Friends of the Museum Wonderful selection of unique hand-made crafts including: • Tree Ornaments • Christmas Gifts • Knitted items • Baked Goods • Homemade Jam & Jellies • Gift baskets for that special person Saturday, November 18 11:00 am-2:00 pm (alter the Santa Claus Parade) Sarah Jane Williams. Heritage Centre 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville • Proceeds support Clarington Museums For more Information call the Museum Office 905-623-2734 ~ Happenings - weanesaav. rvuvemuer i t /■ Sugarplum Auction at Clarington Beech Centre (26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville). Preview at 6 p.m Auction at 7 p.m. New items and baked goods. Cash or cheque only.. Fundraiser for Clarington Older Adult Association. November 17.18.19 . , "The Magic of Art" Nov. 17 (7-9) and Nov. 18 & 19 (10 to 4) at Orono Town Hall. 10 Clarington Painters & Guest Artists. Saturday. November 18 - St. Francis of Assisi Christmas Bazaar, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, 11:00 _ f \ 1 ■ y-i r. rn rt XX n*If rxittirirr Dpnnxz Tamp ijdllUUdY^ IlUVtIIIUU -1-U Vie A umviu • • r> rp 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Baking, Crafts, Tea Room, White Elephant,Draws, Knitting, Penny Table. Wednesday November 22 - Newtonville United Church Time and Talent Auction, 6.30 pm. Lunch ,, J,. i. one '7C£_'mo available. Frank Stapleton Auctioneer, 905-786-2239. Wednesday. November 22 WtlllltMirtYs liUYunui-i Celebration of Conservation "60th Anniversary of GRCA" - at Best Western Cobourg Inn - Wine and Cheese Reception from 3 to 7 p.m. Presentations 5 p.m. R.S.V.P. Lisa Lawson at 905-885-8173 ext. 221 by November 14th. Thursday. November 23 lnursaav. lvovenmer zj „ „ n] , Orono Horticultural Society Annual Meeting, Potluck Supper & Christmas Show - 6.30 p.m. Orono United Church. 2007 memberships available. Saturday. November 25 jjdiui uay« rxuvynun ,, >, , 1 ocr "Brimstone & By-Laws" - A dramatization of the "First Newcastle Council Meeting - 1856. Saturday. November 25 Stutt's Pharmacy's "Free Photo with Santa" 10a.m. - 3p.m. Call 905-983-5009to book your session Saturday. December 2 -Orono Town Hall Board's "Breakfast with Santa" from 9a.m. to noon. Children $3; Adults $5; Have your picture taken with Santa! Sunday. December 17- St. Saviour's of Assisi Holiday Heritage Dinner - Reveille de Noel. 5:30 pm - Music 6*00 pm - Dinner. Menu French Canadian Pea Soup, Bread Basket, Tourtiere, Potatoes and Vegetables, Maple Apple Crisp & Ice Cream. Adults $12, Children 5 -12 $6, Children under 5 Free ^Tickets available from: Bill and/or Maureen Tomlinson 905-983-9642. J