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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-15, Page 6M MRS. HAROLD DAMS , Kirkton The UCW held their regular meeting in the form of a pot luck din- ner in tjtie church basement with 31 present. Mrs. Jack Wiles and Mrs. Clarence Switzer were in charge of the worship service, the theme being "Coats Off To The Future". Rev. and Mrs. Var- dy led in a sing song. Rev. Vardy favoured with a banjo selection. Mrs. Ronald Denham presided Clayton the business session. Mrs Ross read the minutes, roll call was answered and reports read from each committee. Mrs. Ronald Denham read a poem and them meeting dos- ed .4 ed by all repeating the Mispah Officers Benediction. 1886 are President - Mrs. Ronald Denham, vicesrepident Mrs. Allan Eveleigh. Secretary Mrs. Clayton Ross. Assistant' secretary Mrs. Ross Tufts, treasurer Mrs. Jack Robinson, assistant treasurer Mrs. Ross Everitt. Corresponding secretary and communications co- ordinator Mrs. Larry Selves. Stewardship and finance chairper- son Mrs. Keith Fraser, Mrs. Jack Robinson Mrs. Ross Everitt. Leader- ship and development chairperson Mrs. Ewart Crago. Church in society chairperson Mrs. Jack Wiles. Supply and welfare Mrs. Clarence Switzer. Mary's Musings When history records our era, one of the greatest dichotomies will be between the working Moms and the stay-at-home Moms. Never have two groups tried so hard to make the other feel guilty. The working Moms are made to feel guilty for dumping their kids with babysitters, being money hungry, and pursuing a career. The stay-at-home Moms are made to feel guilty for be- ing lazy, throwing away an education and "not pursuing a career. Truly a case of damned if you do and damn- ed if you don't. The working Moms say they'd go crazy with boredom at home. They feel it's important to keep their hand in the job market. Besides it does the kids good to get out with other kids at the day care centre or at the babysitters. The stay-at-home Moms say they want to spend their time with their kids while the kids are small, and give them a good, solid background. They are available to take the kids to the beach or take them to gymnastic lessons. They enjoy being at home because they have time to indulge in sewing or other crafts. What a dilemma! Experts say kids need their mothers for the first three or four years. Other experts say that children who have been raised on day care or with babysitters turn out just fine. I've read articles and listened to Phil Donahue's guests until I don't know which is right. I do know that I worked for a month when Chelsey was nine months old, and I found out that it wasn't for me. It was a very interesting position that was going to require a lot of extra hours and travel. I wasn't prepared to give the work that time just then. I was enjoying Chesley too much. On the other hand, I might have been bored if I had been a full-time stay-at-home Mom. I was out regular- ly with freelance writing and photography work. It would appear that the simple solution is part time work for Mom. That would allow you to spend suffi- cient time with your children, and it would also get you out of the house and let you keep your foot in the door of the working world. Unfortunately, good part time jobs are hard to find. Most jobs are for low pay with few benefits. Many want you to work odd Battrn Around Continued from page 4 the dressing rooms, an entirely different picture was presented. Most wore only light jackets, had To hats and wore sneakers or the new fangled dress shoes which are currently in vogue. A few had light gloves, but most were bare- handed. Obviously, few, if any, were dressed appropriately to head out into a storm with the distinct possibility that it could result in an unscheduled and lengthy delay on a stranded bus or car or a substantial hike to the comforts of any nearby shelter. Yet, in their youthful bravado, most of the young men were among the most eager to get on the road and spur the offer of local accommodation to wait out thy storm. • • • • * Fortunately, most people sur- vive getting stranded in blizzards with no bad effects, but it is clear that most are far from prepared to provide for their own comfort and well being should the need arise. We're constantly reminded of the need for survival kits in our vehicles, yet few take those precautions, despite the fact there is no cost involved in toss- ing a blanket and some extra clothing into the trunk for emergency use. The amount of snowfall this winter suggests those precau- tions could pay dividends, but regrettably it's something most will consider only when it's too late. By Mary Alderson community pharmacy will be preserved. i trust this information is useful and that it will confirm that the govern- ment is acting responsibly and decisively to rectify an issue of great public importance. or inconvenient hours. Well, I can count myself among the lucky ones. I've found part time work that I think I'm going to enjoy. I have started teaching Communications two days a week at Fanshawe College. Chelsey has a reliable babysitter, and is enjoying playing with other children and two friendly cats. She is getting along just fine without Mom on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The decision to work or stay at home is truly a personal one. Society shouldn't burden the working Moms with guilt for leaving their babies. Nor should society burden the stay-at- home Moms with guilt for not pursu- ing careers and "being liberated". What is really unfortunate is when a _working Mom would rather be at home but is trapped m a job she doesn't like out of financial necessi- ty, or when a stay-at-home Mom would prefer to be out working but can't find a job or suitable babysitter, and no day care is available. Book project comes to end In Huron/Perth County, the fall 1985 READ-a-thon has come to a close. A total of 1062 students from 15 schools read 12,414 books and raised $14,089.55. Over 20,000 students throughout northern parts of southern Ontario read more than 16,000 books and raised over $300,000. The students began the READ-a- thon program in October when a Multiple Sclerosis representative presented a film and explained the program. Those students interested in participating were given official kits which contained pledge sheets and identification cards. Students from grades one to eight then read as many books as they wished, obtaining pledges from family, friends and neighbours. Multiple sclerosis, the most com- mon central nervous system disease in young Canadian adults today, has no known cause or cure. This mysterious crippler affects an estimated 50,000 Canadians between the ages of 15 and 50. Citizenship Mrs. Allan Eveleigh, community friendship Mrs. Norris Atthill and Mrs. Ross Robinson, Christian development chairperson, Mrs. George Burgin, program Mrs. Ray Paynter and Mrs. Florence Heard. Resource person Mrs. Rev. Vardy, music Mrs. Vardy and Mrs. Clayton Ross. World Outreach chairperson Mrs. Stuart Slier. In church services social conveners Mrs. Roger. Ur- quhart, Mrs. Robt. Ratcliffe, Manse committee Mrs.' George Burgin, Mrs. Florence Heard and Mrs. Norman Amos. Personals Recent visitors in the community were Steve Blackler, Winnipeg with Mr. and Mrs. Garth Blackler and Kirk. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Donohoe, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanderloss of Mississauga with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Urquhart and John. Mr. David Shamblow of Ottawa with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Shamblaw. Rea Stephen spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ballard and Craig of Mississauga and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stephen and family of Oakville. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fairbairn in London. GRADUATES — Dan Regiet graduated With honours, from Radio College of Canada, Toron- to, on September 13. He has ac- cepted a position with "Damar" securities, of Sarnia. Dan is a former student of S.H.D.H.S. pnd proud parents are Pat and Evelyn Regier. 3* BEST RATE 91/4% 1 YEAR 1O1f2% S YEAR • INVI:ST\11a1'S » WEST ST., GOOIRICH 1.500-263.3303 • Dominion Securities Pitfield Limited 344 Andrew St., Exeter, Ontario invites you to attend a 4 SEMINAR ON RRSP's and SUCCESSFUL INVESTING ON Friday, January 24 7:%0 p.m. PINE DALE MOTOR INN Grand Bend (Downstairs meeting room) Topics will include: • Suitability of RRSP • Types of RRSP investments • Getting money out of an RRSP • Personal financial analysis • Mutual funds • Common and preferred shares • Reservations not required, but in order to arrange seating, a phone call (235-2231) confirming attendance, would be appreciated. (Collect calls accepted) 1 _ ..snit.. A DAY OF FUN — Thanks to stormy weather, elementary school students in Lucan had a holiday, Mon- day. Shown out in a snow bank are Mark Anderson, Jeremy Jemec and Brad Hirtzel. T -A photo. ......................•..-.,w.,�w�w000.,na�:u�css?tisY"o.<>.�v^...: f:. c•... , . <;6•..:a'. .�1.�?:i>'s:: s�:�`�":¢. xzs:� .:`.>h;>:>8»".>:, ..... .. By Jack Riddell MPP On November 7, 1985, the Honourable Murray Elston introduc- ed, for debate in a duly elected legislature, The Ontario Drug Benefit Act, 1985, and the Prescription Drug Cost Regulation Act, 1985. The need• for the legislation has been well -substantiated by the Bailey Committee Report (1978), the Gordon Commission Report (1984), the Pro- vincial Auditor's Report (1984, and extensive corespondence and com- ments from consumers, senior citizens, third -party insurers, drug manufacturers, and medical and pharmaceutical professionals. The Ontario Pharmacists' Associa- tion has expressed support for revis- ing the drug pricing mechanism and, in particular, Section 155 of the Health Disciplines Act. The legislation deals with these issues and provides clear authority for the government to manage the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program. "Price spread," which has resulted in the Government of Ontario paying s 9ach 3 090 itints Drug rules outlined greatly inflated prices for drugs, must be eliminated. It is an un- necessary burden on Ontario con- sumers and taxpayers. The previous government was unwilling to resolve the problem, perhaps in part because the minister lacked the requisite authority to manage the situation. The new legislation provides this authority, as well as the flexibility to respond to anomalies in the drug marketplace. The new legislation enhances con- sumer protection and the potential for considerable savings in drug costs (e.g. in your inventory) through mechanisms to stimulate the use of, and lower the price for, inter- changeable drugs. It also provides special initiatives aimed at protecting the small -volume independent pharmacy. These will ensure that no pharmacist is paid a price by government which is lower than his or her actual acquisition cost, and will permit each pharmacy to establish its own publicly identified fee for prescriptions where inter- changeable drugs are sold. For years, pharmacists have asked that this fee be unregulated. We are permitting this with the provision that the con- sumer be given sufficient information to make appropriate choices. The government does not wish to place small -volume independent pharmacists at a disadvantage and is quite willing to consider other mechanisms to provide additional support. Unfortunately, there seems to be a considerable amount of misinforma- tion about these issues. A few noteworthy examples are: that phar FBDB is a Federal Crown Corporation with a mandate to help business succeed through flexible financing. 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Call us today: Ron Rogers, Manager (519)271-5650 - Collect 1036 Ontario Street Stratford, Ont. NSA 623 La banque offre ses services dans les deux langues officielles. BACKING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS C� Federal Business Development Bank Banque federal. de diveloppement Canal macy originally brought the "price spread" issue to the ministry's atten- tioh.. In fact, the previous govern- ment knew about the problem as ear- ly as 1971, and the Ministry of Health identified it as a significant issue in 1978. Action to correct the problem was initiated in 1979 and attempts to rectify the drug pricing issue have continued since then. In recent years, the rapidly escalating magnitude of the problem has increased concern. that the ministry is unwilling to meet pharmacy representatives to resolve outstanding issues. This allegation is simply not cor- rect. Appendix "A" is a summary of the ministry's Activities over the past few months. As you will see, there have been many meetings. that the legislation will have a serious and negative economic impact on retail pharmacies. There is no doubt same cost reduc- tions will result from the legislation' and from changing the one-month supply policy under the ODB program. But is must be remembered that a prescription charge has two com- ponents – drug cost, and dispensing fee. It is difficult to understand how predictions of economic doom for pharmacy can be substantiated when the level of that fee has not yet been set. The Minister of Health has clear- ly indicated his commitment to bargain in good faith for a fair and equitable fee. I trust you will agree that in addi- tion to negotiating a fair fee, it is both responsible and reasonable for the government to eliminate all indefen- sible increases in the drug cost por- tion of prescription prices (i.e. "in- flated" prices previously possible through ineffective government policy that many parties including pharmacists, the Ontario College of Pharmacists and drug manufac- turers found objectionable). that the government is acting unilaterally to impose the new legislation. This is untrue. There is a long history of consultation with interested parties and their suggestions have been includes in the proposed bills. Furthermore, all parties (drug manufacturers, consumers, wholesalers, senior citizens, third - party insurers, and representatives of pharmacy, medicine and dentisty) have been briefed and asked for detailed comments on the proposed acts and regulations. While only minor changes to the acts are an- ticipated, we expect positive changes to be incorporated into the draft regulations before they are finalized. In addition, the Minister of Health has stated from the outset that both bills will go to committee for public scrutiny, review and comment. In conclusion, let me reiterate a few key points: The government is acting now because an indefensible situation has gone on too long. A long -overdue new OD13 Formulary, incorporating price adjustments, new benefits, and consideration of federal sales tax in- creases, will be made possible. "Price spead" should cease to exist. The intent of the government is to negotiate a fair and equitable ODB dispensing fee, taking into account relevant economic factors. The consumer will be better protected. Pharmacists will be free to establish their own dispensing fees for non-ODB prescriptions. The basic structure of the drug distribution system in Ontario will re- main unchanged, and the vital role of On location or Studio ml. Times -Advocate, January 15, 1986 Page 5 Kirkton church ladies elect slate of officers Bart DeVrie�''�' PHOTOGRAPHY • COMNIERCIAI WIDOI4 s • PORTRAITS • GROUPS ►UMIOTV Telephone 235.125 137 Thames Rd., East, Exeter, Ont.