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stationery as well as for the 250th celebration. They would also like to reproduce a play that was written for the 200th anniversary called "The Road to Orange." They would also like to update the history book that was created for the 200th anniversary. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12th at 1:00 p.m. She asked the Commissioners for their feedback on these events. Commissioner Halkiatis said that he hopes that it is highlighted that there was not much freedom and cultural diversity 250 years ago and there is a significant amount of cultural diversity and freedom today. He would also like to incorporate all of the ethnic and racial communities and the historical markers and recognize the achievements, and invite people such as Chief Blackfeather and others who bring to the table that very richness to participate in the planning. Commissioner Carey asked if we know how much it cost to produce "The Road to Orange" the last time it was produced. Commissioner Gordon said that we need to have a budget for this. Chair Jacobs said that, among the groups to be invited to the meetings, he thinks we should add the newspaper editors. He likes the idea of a logo competition. He would like to discuss with the Visitor's Bureau about using some of their undesignated fund balance to fund the celebration. 8. ADVISORY BOARD PRESENTATIONS a. Advisary Board on Aging Florence Soltys, Chair of the Advisory Board on Aging, thanked the Board of County Commissioners for their support and far coming to the opening of the senior center in Hillsborough last week. She also thanked Jack Chestnut, Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board on Aging. Their number one goal is to establish committees to look at building facilities as a result of the bond -both in southern and nartherntcentral Orange County. She wants to know the structure of the Board's choice. She is looking to the County Commissioners on how they want these committees structured. They are still looking for a site far the central Orange center. The other issue is to develop along-term care roundtable discussion. With this roundtable, they would like to develop standards that are acceptable to everyone for long-term care providers. Another goal is to expand in-home respite services. The case management program is the most popular program in the County. We are investigating the feasibility of developing a nonprofit organization, which would provide funding to help with offering sufficient affordable training and placement programs far CNAs. She made reference to dental access and said that there have been two large meetings and they are working on providing a dental access program in nursing homes and rest homes. They hope to raise some money and get grants. Jack Chestnut said that he feels that there needs to be a housing needs assessment for what type of housing seniors will need in the future. Once the assessment is done, we will formulate a strategy on where and haw we want to build the housing. He visualizes having some senior housing close to the new senior center. Commissioner Gordon said that it seems that currently the senior housing is totally market driven. She does not know of any guidelines the County has for an assisted living facility. Jack Chestnut said that it would be helpful to have this needs assessment and if developers knew of this assessment, we would have a roadmap on where housing far the elderly is needed. Florence Soltys mentioned the day health center, which will open in March or April. This will provide services to the residents of northern and central Orange County. She made reference to Dee Gamble's report from DSS and said that there is a lot of elder abuse in the County. She would like to see the elder board and this task force merge together to address this issue. Commissioner Halkiotis commended Florence Soltys and Jack Chestnut for their commitment