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Hikes to long-term care must be limited, says Halton Region By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion Long-term-care fee increases should be limited ta, increases ta the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), says Halton Region. Regional council endorsed a caîl October 30 fromn the Elderly Services Advisory Committee (ESAC) ta bave Regional Chair Joyce Savoline write the Minister of Health ta, raise concems about the impacts of fee increases on seniors. The leter would indicate the Region's preference that fee increases be limnited ta, levels equivalent ta increases in CPP pay auts. It would further recammend the ministsy better educate the public on where increased fees would be utilized. Seniors have found it difficult ta cape with a seven per cent fee hike instituted by the Province in September, council heard fram ESAC representative Allan Klarer. "We're cancemed about the quality of care and mncreased costs. Increases, any increase, can cause difficulties for some seniors," he told council. September's increase is part of a three- year phase in of increases, which are expected ta ultimately total a 15 per cent hike. The Province origmnally proposed the increase as a lump sum, but moved ta the phase in after public outcry. Last month, the Halton health and social services (HSS) committee endorsed a motion which would bave asked the Province ta limait fee increases ta the actu- al cost of services. That recommendation varied from the one presented ta the committee by ESAC, which requested the Province be asked ta limnit increases ta 2 per cent. In response ta the amendment, Mr. Klarer told council he would prefer 2 per cent increases be specified, but the tie ta CPP increases was acceptable. Arena builder selected Construction of Miltons new two-pad arena is set ta get underway now that a builder bas been selected. At a special cauncil meeting Wednesday, councillors accepted the tender offer from Dineen Construction Corp. ta build the arena as a cost of $12.2 million. The two-pad arena - set ta open in about a year - wilbouse a concession stand, gymnastics centre, storage rooms and meeting rooms. An additional two pads are expected ta be added ta the facility in 2009. Planning your Chiristmas Parties Large or Small - we con accommodtJte aili our Restaurant or Private Function Rooms. Peuse call now to reserve 905-878-0008. d- RUNG IN THIS COUPON AND ENJOV 2 for 1Appters Lunch or Dlnnmr 1 2W4 APWR ESI SQUAI. OP LESS VAUE. VlJOTRI DECEMW R31 /M2 The Canadian Champion, Friday, November 8, 2002-5 Connecting Halton Public Meetings The purpose of the public meeting is to seek public input into the community vision for Connecting Halton. What is Connecting Halton? Connecting Halton is an initiative to create and implement a vision of the future that involves the use of information and communication technologies in new and innovative ways. The Connecting Halton project aims to build a vision for better healthcare delivery, education, community services, government and business opportunities. Tuesday, November 26, 2002 Wednesday, November 27, 2002 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Burlington City Hall - Room 247 Oakville Town Hall - Trafalgar Room 426 Brant Street 1225 Trafalgar Road For more information on the public meeting, or on Connecting Halton, visit our web site at www.connectinghalton.ca or www.region.halton.on.ca/connectinghalton or caîl us at (905) 825-6000 ext.7230, toîl free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Su Arcan 2.19 kg Pure Chocolate 79k Sult naCovered 49 Raisins .99b Almonds 3@ lb SWalnut Halves, 12.99 kg GoldenYellow or .99 kg Pieces or 89 Dark Brown Crumbscaiidorn a0ublb la . 5 b Premium Quality and Freshness Guaranteed e Fresh stock arrives weekly, over 4,000 items including: e200 types of candies, chocolates, gummies and sugarless sweets eBaking supplies - raisins, prunes, dried fruits, sugars, mixes, nuts, spices, specialty flours e Snacks - over 100 of your favourites, snacking nuts and mixes e Herbai Suppements, Heaith Foods and Organic Products While supplis ast On adverised ibeuse reseye t4i right tu lîmit quasilles Noaesn pliassa SMlton Mail155 Ontario St. S. (905) 693-9207