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22,5»WM-WIMM112008 The York Region District School Board is ore-qualifying architectural firms. Architects are requested to submit proposals for design and construction services in the following categories: 1. new elementary schools ($8M); ‘ 2. new secondary schools ($22M); and/or 3. additions, alterations and renovations to existing schools (up to $6M). Only firms who have completed similar work of value suitable to each category will be considered. All architectural firms interested in being ore-qualified must participate in this process and must obtain the prequalification submission requirements via our website: w'ww.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/plant.services or by electronic request at nadia.iacoucci@yrdsb.edu.on.ca. Pre-qualification submissions must be received no later than March 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., and delivered to 1260 Gorham Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8W4. Attention: Mr. D.J. Snelgrove, P.Eng., Superintendent of Plant Services, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am. â€" 4:00 pm. Responses received beyond this deadline or received at another location of the Board will be returned unopened. The Board reserves the right to select and approve only those architects which the Board deems suitable for these projects. '/ H e g I 0 [7 Diane Giangrande mu Hogarth olsnlcr scuom Iouo Chair of the Board Director of Education Posted electronically on www.yrdsb.edu.on.calplant.services SH brougmoyouasa conmunityserviced TheEcononfist/ Sun-Trims "mutiny." " 2 NIGHTS OF FUN UVE MUS'C 8w“ NMMWH SATURDAY ' MALCH '51" - 9PM With several volunteer programs to choose from. one is sure to suit your schedule. A little time can make a HUGE difference hacMMB life! The Earl BY MICHAEL POWER Staff Writer Seniors looking to live at home as long as they can should get help from several new services scheduled to roll out this spring. The list of projects is going through the approvals process of the provin- cial body overseeing health care in York Region. The board of directors for the Central Local Health Integra- tion Network, which is in charge of health care across York Region, parts of north Toronto and southern Simcoe County. has given the green light to 26 proposed projects through a strategy called Aging at Home. Health Minister George Smither- man announced the $700 million plan in Markham last August. The Central network receives $106.5 million over three years. Mr. Smitherman originally announced the plan during a visit to the Markham Seniors Activity Centre. “It's a very, very substantial amount of new money," Mr. Smitherman said at the time, adding the cash will allow more seniors to remain in their homes with “dignity and independence”. “This' is the most advanced model around funding allocation we’ve ever used. It takes growth into account. It Elderly care gets boost understands who the client is." Overall, Queen's Park plans to invest $702 million in the program across Ontario. ‘ That model considers only at how many people live in each area of the province, but accounts for the ethnic, gender and age make up of each loca- tion, Mr. Smitherman said. The proposed services would also programs for seniors with conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and mental health needs. The programs are grouped into sev- eral areas, said Kim Baker, the health network’s senior director of planning, integration and community engage- ment. One such group includes nine proj- ects designed to aid not only seniors, but also caregivers, such as in-home palliative and end-of-life care and chronic disease management, Ms Baker said. Funding for a second group of pro grams focuses on providing services for seniors on waiting lists for long- term care homes, but who are also able to stay home, she said. Those supports could include cash for Meals on Wheels programs, day programs or personal support workers. A third ’category includes proj- ects focusing on ways to help seniors remain in their homes longer, Ms Baker said. For example, the health network plans a program to help prevent at- home falls among seniors. The program trains support work- ers to assess the risk of falls. ' From there, support workers can suggest changes to the home to help reduce the risks of seniors suffering injuries due to falls. Falls among seniors can lead to serious injuries such as broken hips that need extended hospital stays, said health network CEO Hy Eliasoph. “This is an issue," Mr. Eliasoph said. “Falls are a big problem and typically if someone falls they can end up in emergency." The first year of new programs sees $13.5 million in new funding, with about 90 per cent of that going to front-line services. The second year should see $33.6 million in funding while the final year will cost $59.3 million. “It’s not pocket change. by any means," Mr. Eliasoph said. “It’s very significant and we think it will help build capacity and help seniors stay in their own homes where they generally prefer to be." D With an aging population in Canada, do you believe enough is being done to cater to the needs of a growing seniors demongrahic? E-mail jmason@ynng.com mmmommyouuacommunny undo. o'Tho EconomlsVSun-mmm Dlgnlty ‘ Choice ' Compassion' Human Comfort ‘ Support ' Community ‘ Life If you or a loved one is living with a life- threatening illness, please call us toll free at: 1-877-870-7246 or (905) 895-3628 Ext. 294 programassistepalcarenetworkorg www.palcarenetwork,org HAVE YOUR SAY MCI-v. “comm ~.\" /PGICH!'(’ NEYWOII