FacebookandYouTube.
Sometimes a plan comes together;
However, the video has since been
sometimes you look like a fool on
pirated by the Québec Liberal party,
YouTube.
which has produced an ad showing
Firstly, let us applaud the ongoing
Marois, raising a racket by banging two
effortstokick-starteffortstopromotethe
metallidstogether,inslowmotion.You
Prescott-Russell recreational trail, an
guessed it, the result is not flattering.
environmentally-friendlyeast-westpath
Sports highlights are perfect for slow
thatstretchesfromoneendofthecounties
motion;mostotherhumanactivitiesare
totheother.
Gearing up
best viewed in real time.
If cycling is the type of activity that
But the Liberals’ propaganda move
turnsyoursprocket,youwillbethrilledto
did not earn rave reviews, either.
knowthatthecountieshavebeenawarded
organization to do their part in
stretchesofhighwaysinthedistrictremain
The person who shot the video, Guy
a $52,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation
transforming communities into healthy
treacherous for cyclists and pedestrians.
Séguin,hassincedemandedtheLiberals
grant to prepare a development strategy
and sustainable places where citizens of
This brings us to the planner’s institute
stop using the images. Plus, the Liberal
for the path.
all ages and abilities have a range of
which is trying to spur a movement to
strategists were chastised for using
At the same time, the Ontario
transportation options. Strong policy
promote “active transportation,” also
negative ads. Of course, this story is
ProfessionalPlannersInstitutehasissued
direction and practical implementation
known as cycling and walking.
starting to havemore twists than a road
a“CalltoAction,”urgingeveryonetoput
mechanisms are needed if walking and
TheOPPIwantsplanners,theprovincial
inGrenville-sur-la-Rouge.
their shoulder to thewheel and promote
cycling options are to be appealing,
government,municipalitiesandthepublic
And,ofcourse,thebestwaytogenerate
“active transportation.”
accessibleandconvenientmobilitychoices
to make non-motorized forms of travel a
interest in a post is to tell people they
Therecreationalpathgotofftoarocky
acrossOntario communities.
mainstay of daily life throughout Ontario
cannot view it.
start when it was created in 1998 on the
While those objectives are laudable,
communities.
Notsurprisingly,thepartieshavebeen
baseofanabandonedrailwayline.There
practicality often trumps idealism,
“Weliveinatimewhereourparentsare
tryingtogetsomepoliticalmileageoutof
was concern among farmers that a new
particularly in rural areas where amotor-
living longer than ever before while at the
the15seconds.PremierJeanCharesthas
use for the idle corridor that cut a swath
powered vehicle is a must.
same time our children’s life expectancy
rapped Marois for demonstrating
through or near their properties would
Still, anymove to encourage increased
will be shorter than our own, according to
behaviour not consistent with one who
create problems for them and their
use of green and healthy modes of
recent public health research. Today, the
aspires to be Premier. Indeed, the video
livestock.However,timesolvesmanyreal
transportationisastepintherightdirection.
leadershipofOntario’splanningprofession
givestheimpressionofapersonwho,to
orimaginedwoes,andtodayitseemsthat
OneofthegoalsofPrescott-Russelltrail
commits to community building that
paraphraseaFrenchexpression,haslost
the trail has always been there; it has
promoters is to forge closer ties with
strengthens accessibility, contributes to an
contact with her pedals. Besides, as
becomepartofthescenery.
neighbours in Argenteuil, Papineau and
activelifestyle,andadvancesourindividual
Charest has noted, it was the PQ who
The trail has been a big cog in the
Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
and collective health. Planning for Active
originallyputthefootageoutthereforall
region’spushtopromoteitselfasatourist
Speaking of Argenteuil, voters on the
TransportationprovidesallOntarianswith
tosee.
destination. Parallel programs have
northsideoftheOttawagottheattentionof
the tools to transform each of our
But Marois had quickly regained her
helped make area roads more cyclist-
the nation recently when they elected
communitiesand,mostimportantly,tobuild
balancelastweek.Shecounteredthatthe
friendly, thanks to the paving of about
Roland Richer, of the Parti Québécois, as
healthier communities for us all,” states
Premier should emulate her. Charest
150 kilometres of shoulders.
their newMNA. The PQ and their leader
OPPI presidentMary Lou Tanner.
might want to get out into the street and
However, there are still many
PaulineMaroiswere obviouslydelighted
The Call toAction asks each person and
find out what the masses really think
improvements to be made. Several
bythehistoricvictory.ButthePQ’splanto
about him and his government, she has
NEWS
capitalize on images ofMarois during the
suggested.
by-election campaignwent off the rails.
All of this is happening as Québec
Marois “starred” in a video showing
awaits to see what impact the casserole
her taking part in a pot-banging
Seniors benefit from
movementwillhaveonthenextelection.
demonstration in Lachute June 2. The 15-
Ascyclistswouldsay,holdontothose
secondclipwasatonetimepostedonaPQ
handlebars, folks.
website,and,ofcourse,madeitswayonto
This could be an exciting ride.
“groundbreaking” program
newsrooms@eap.on.ca
Plantagenet 1812 – 2012
as the “personal support worker champion”
Senior citizens living in the
at 61 long-term care homes.
Champlain region are starting to see
Each long-term care home in the region
changes in how care is provided in long-
has identified such a champion. The
term care homes, hospitals and the
champions have received special training
community. Through the Behavioural
using videos, mini-lectures and case
Supports Ontario (BSO) Project, new
scenarios to help better serve clients with
services, programs and training are now
conditions such as dementia, delirium, and
being introduced to provide appropriate
depression. Champions work closely with
care and support for an increasing
the 13 new behavioural support outreach
number of seniors across Ontario and
nurses and coach other staff in their homes
their families and caregivers, who live
INVITATION to attend the bicentennial celebration of the village of Plantagenet
to build more capacity and share skills.
INVITATION à la célébration du bicentenaire du village de Plantagenet
and cope with dementia, mental illness
“This project will have a widespread
and/or other neurological conditions.
and long-lasting impact on seniors’ care
First announced by the province last
across the Champlain region, resulting in
August, BSO represents a comprehensive
better health, better care, andmore value for
system redesign that has successfully
dollars. It’s an example of how health-care
broken down barriers, encouraged
providers areworking together in newways
collaborative work, shared knowledge
tomeet the unique needs of some of themost
and fostered partnerships among local,
Le jeudi 5 juillet 2012 Chemin Jessup’s Falls
Thursday July 5th 2012 Jessup’s Falls Road
vulnerable residents of our communities,”
regional and provincial agencies.
says Chantal LeClerc, Champlain LHIN
“Theresultisaculturaltransformation,
CEO. Total funding for new behavioural
a new way of thinking and acting,” says
supports in the Champlain region equals
the LHIN.
10h00 : Célébration au cimetière Chesser : Dignitaires et descendants (entrée sur le chemin Jessup ouest près de l’ancienne fromagerie) 11h00 : Dévoilement du Parc Chesser : (chemin de comté 9 sur l’île entre les deux ponts) 11h30 : Goûter léger et dégustation STATIONNEMENT DISPONIBLE AUX DEUX ENDROITS Bienvenue à cet important événement pour commémorer la fondation du village de Plantagenet. Célébration organisée par la Municipalité d’Alfred et Plantagenet en collaboration avec les membres du comité du cimetière Chesser.
10:00: Celebration at Chesser cemetery: Dignitaries and descendants (entrance by Jessup’s Falls Road, west of the former cheese factory 11:00: Chesser Park presentation (county Road 9 between the two bridges) 11:30: Light lunch served PARKING AVAILABLE AT BOTH SITES Your presence will be greatly appreciated at this commerative event for the foundation of the village of Plantagenet. This event is organized by the Township of Alfred & Plantagenet in partnership with the members of the Chesser Cemetary committee.
about $3.8 million annually.
The Champlain Local Health
BSO is a $40 million investment by the
Integration Network (LHIN) has worked
Ontario government.
with health service providers to develop
About 65 per cent of longterm care home
a local action plan. Much of the regional
residents have dementia.
plan has already been put in place.
By 2020, the number of persons with
Thirteen new nurses have been hired to
dementia in Ontario will increase by 40 per
travel to all long-term care homes across
cent to 250,000; 34 per cent of Alternate
the Champlain region and provide
Level of Care (ALC) bed days are occupied
expertise in the development of care plans
by people with dementia.
for specific clients. In addition, four new
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nurses and two new occupational
therapists were hired to work with
individuals in their homes and in
retirement homes. Planning is also
INC.
underway to create a specialized
behavioural support unit at a long-term
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care home in Ottawa.
What’s more, the LHIN has provided
funding for 26,000 extra hours of care
annually from personal support workers
in long-term care homes.
In fact, the most unique part of the
Champlain LHIN program is the
establishment of a new staff role known
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