McGuinty government providing more assistance for children and ...

...Children's treatment centres provide a wide range of communication and life skills services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology, to approximately 45,000 young people each year.

A variety of other services and clinics are provided depending on local needs and the mix of other providers in each community.

STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES In 2007-08, the Ontario government is investing an additional $24.5 million to address gaps in local mental health service needs and reduce wait times.

This new funding will be shared in three ways among community-based organizations that provide services to children and youth with social and behavioural problems and mental health disorders, some of whom may have other special needs such as autism spectrum disorders: < The Ministry's Central East Region is also receiving $858,700 in regional annual allocations as part of the $4.5 million to address community priorities.

Disponible en français <> For further information: Tricia Edgar, Minister's Office, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, (416) 212-7161, (416) 571-7247 (Cell); Anne Machowski-Smith, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, (416) 325-5156 ONTARIO...

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN:

...Jeremy Herbstritt, 27, Bellefonte, Pa., a civil engineering graduate student, was planning a career in environmental work.

He ran the Pocono Marathon last year in 4 hours, 4 minutes.

Rachael Hill, 18, Richmond, Va., was a freshman political science major.

She graduated in 2006 from the Grove Avenue Christian School.

Emily Hilscher, 19, Woodville, Va., had a passion for animals and horses and majored in animal science.

Jarrett Lane, 22, Narrows, Va., was a senior majoring in civil engineering.

The valedictorian of his class at Narrows High School, he played trombone, ran track and played football and basketball in high school.

Henry Lee, 20, Roanoke, Va., played Frisbee and racquetball, according to his Facebook.com page.

A freshman, he planned to major in computer engineering.

Liviu Librescu, 76, Blacksburg, Va., survived the Holocaust and went on to escape Communist Romania.

Known for his work in aeronautical engineering, Librescu will be remembered as a hero for protecting students as the gunman tried to enter his classroom.

G.V.

Loganathan, 51, Blacksburg, Va., was a married father of two.

A native of Karatadipalayam, India, the civil and environmental engineering professor was an expert in hydrology and water resources.

Lauren McCain, 20, Hampton, Va., listed Jesus Christ on her www.MySpace.com site as “the love of my life.” She was a freshman international studies major.

Daniel O’Neil, 22, Lincoln, R.I., was an engineering graduate stude...

Singers' scooter gift a success

...As a result of his condition, Jack, 11, is unable to walk and often relies on his pals at St Peter and Paul High School to push him round.The electric scooter will be presented to him on April 30 by a serving member of the Irish Guards accompanied by the regimental mascot Fergus, an Irish wolf hound and, members of the Widnes singing group.Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Renee said: 'Jack uses his wheelchair for everything including school, but he's a big lad and his friends have to push him.

He is an 80% chair user and we are delighted by the Irish Guards Singers' generosity - this scooter will really help his mobility.'John Hyland told the Weekly News: 'We had been invited to sing in Greenwich on June 27.'We will be performing alongside Cliff Richard so I was worried about singing in our usual blazers.'I was looking for someone who could make waistcoats and Renee came to give us a quote.'When she came I saw her struggling with Jack in the wheelchair and thought we might be able to help.' Top Printable version Latest regional headlines Latest national headlines Copyright and Trade Mark Notice © owned by or licensed to Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales Limited 2007 icCheshireOnline™ is a trade mark of Trini...

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