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i tn Spin FETT Calm "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 2, 2001 - 1 Port Perry facility to receive almost $73,000 Community Nursing Home benefits from add The Mike Harris govern- ment is increasing its com- mitment to Durham's long- term care facilities by almost $2 million, which includes a payout of almost $73,000 for the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry. This investment in per diem funding for 14 Durham Region long-term care facilities is part of a province-wide allocation of an additional $60 mil- lion in new annual funding. 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Indian annual erect herb 45 Fathers 46 Doctor of Education 48 Omnivorous mammal of Central and South America 49 Plum-shaped whitish to almost black fru used for preserves 50 Basketball player 51 A companion (archaic) 52 Slate of Cambodia 53 Geologicai limes 54 Infrequently used or expenenced 55 A European nver 56 Visually Crossword Answers on pg. 24 INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED Service Since 1917 HOME FARM » AUTO COMMERCIAL & LIABILITY 193 Queen St., 905-985-7306 RSON Port Perry help them make improve- ments in four areas of their operations: nursing and personal care, program and support services, food supplies, and accommoda- tion. For example, older facilities will be able to use the funding to improve their physical buildings, while newer facilities may choose to make improve- ments in an area such as staffing levels. "Seniors and their fami- lies need to know that reli- able long-term care is available to them in their community; and this announcement reassures them of that," said Durham MPP John O'Toole. "These funds will help front-line professionals in long-term care facilities to continue to provide patients with the suppott they need." "Our government is committed to providing Ontario's seniors and their families with access to quality long-term care ser- vices," said Janet Ecker, MPP for Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge. "This increased funding will help." Call for details. New bookings only, certain conditions apply. yy BOOK YOUR VACATION BY NOV. 30TH... | GET A FREE! DVD Player There has never been a so Thomas Cook Travel £5 Willi itional provincial funding "The: challenge we face is a growing and aging pop- ulation," said Jim Flaherty, MPP for Whitby - Ajax. "As a result, our health system will have to be prepared to accommodate an increas- ing number of seniors requiring care. Today's funding will assist local long-term care facilities to provide quality care and service within the commu- nity for our seniors." "As our population matures, today's improve- ments to long-term care facilities ensure the sup- port is there for those in need. I'm proud to be part of the changes we are cur- rently making," said Jerry Ouellette, MPP for Oshawa. "As Ontario's population ages, we want to ensure that our senior citizens continue to receive the quality daily care they deserve," said the Hon. Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. "This investment will help us to respond to the needs of our aging popula- tion, now and in the future." Williamson 905) 852-3332 USED CAR C CENTRE (905) Lei CHEVROLET XPM 1] OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC GMC Ux dee CADILLAC GMC TRUCK 852-3331 852-3367 sonore Come see Diane Richardson or Brian Norrish The Great Pumpkin RIK DAVIE / PORTPERRY STAR Alanna Williams was pretty impressed with this entry in the Big Pumpkin Contest, held last week- end at the Blackstock Rec Centre. It was just one of the events held as part of the Chili Cook-Off and Pumpkin Growing Contes* to raise funds for the Cartwright Fields sports complex. Pine Ridge Garden Club Fall, vegetable show a success The .September flower and vegetable show of Pine Ridge Garden Club Dus amera, 2 v7, ol inv 158 Casimir Street, Suite 101, Port Peny 905-985-2268 12800+263-2000 12877852-3357 was quite a success despite the poor growing season. There were many beautiful arrangements on display as well as flowers and vegetables. . Congratulations to all the winners. At our next meeting, Oct. 2, we will have a perennial plant sale. Also, at this meeling Grace Bajema and Shirley Love will lead two workshops. Grace will be showing how to make apple head dolls and Shirley Love will be working on pressed flower bookmarks for the Meals on Wheels tray at Christmas. The bus trip to Niagara Under Glass Discovery Center and Jordan was really enjoyed by all. For more information on our very active club please call Shirley at 905-986- 5330. Please plan on join- ing us on Oct. 2 at the Nestleton Hall at 7:30 p.m. all are welcome. Res: 905-985-8997 or 905-433-7351 - a - a a