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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-24, Page 13s s • CQMM1JW[TY Times -Advocate, May 24, 1995 Page 13 Cheque presentation Rod Herbert/rom the Exeter OPP receives a donation of $500.00 from Dave Frayne of the Exeter Legion. The money will help to support the Special Olympic Summer Games to be held August 10 to 13, 1995 in Windsor. VON targets candidates Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 STRATHROY - Sweeping health legislation passed by the Ontario Government at the end of 1994, but still not implemented, could have a profound impact on every community in the province. It could significantly enhance -- or harm -- the quality of life for older adults, disabled persons, seriously ill people, their families and other caregivers. Bill 173, "An Act re- specting Long -Term Care". seeks to provide one-stop access to virtu- ally all home care and community support services, from home nurs- ing to adult day programs to meals on wheels to essential housekeep- ing. VON, an organization of nurses, temdNlrlroCtessibefalt;.and volunteers;-� has been on the leading edge of home and community based care for almost a century. We agree em- phatically that long term care re- form is urgently needed. As the population ages, and debt pres- sures on social spending continue, the need for greater coordination and efficiency in home and com- munity-based care can only be- come more critical. Developed in the right way. the multi -service agencies projected in Bill 173 could mean enhanced ser- vice accessibility and coordina- tion. If, on the other hand. thc min- ister of health imposes the same, rigid model of the multi -service agency (MSA) on every communi- ty, the result will be serious dislo- cation for consumers and service providers, a lower quality of ser- vice, and longer and longer wait- ing lists. In its zeal to bring all services under one roof, the government risks casting aside the expertise and experience of organizations in communities throughout Ontario now doing excellent and innovative work. In short, throwing out the baby with the bath water. If the minister of health moves too quickly to designate MSAs -- or does not work cooperatively with agencies who know and are successfully meeting local needs -- there will be painful service disrup- tions. Many positive provider - client relationships now in place will be destroyed. If an agency or group of agencies is working well in a community, why not incorpo- rate them into a partnership with the MSA? Why destroy the suc- cessful elements of the existing system? VON wants to continue playing an important role in long term care reform. In the provincial election campaign, members in each of our 33 branches across Ontario will be asking questions and raising con- cerns about MSA implementation with candidates in each of the three major parties. As Ontario faces reduced federal transfer payments, a huge debt load, and growing demand for long term care services, how govern- ment reform strategics like thc MSAs are actually implemented becomes critical. VON believes all consumers and communities need to be aware of the potential impact •of the MSA on the health care sys- tem. They need to become in- volved in reform strategies to en- sure that they improve services and reduce costs. Lambton challenges Stratford in Community Participation Day POINT EDWARD - On June 1, Lambton County will challenge Stratford in a Community Partici- pation Day which is part of Sum- merActive '95 (formerly known as Canada Fitness Week). The resi- dents of Lambton County are en- couraged to participate in 15 min- utes of physical activity on June 1 to help Lambton County win the challenge! Residents are asked to phone in their name and activity to the number advertised in their are- as. The number in Sarnia to call is 344-5355, the number to call in Petrolia is 882-2232, and the num- ber to call in Thedford/North Lambton is 296-4878 or 1 -800- 513 -PLAY. Last year, Lambton County reg- istered 37,381 participants which was 24.3% of the population. Stratford registered 6,946 partici- pants, which was 24.8% of their population. Therefore, Lambton County lost by only .5%! Partici- pation in Lambton County doubled from 1993 to 1994 so let's get out there Lambton County and Get Active! As part of SutnmerActive '95, Thursday Night Live (TNL) kicks - off on June 1 and runs until Au-. gust 24. TNL is a joint venture of the Sarnia Downtown Association, CHEVRON CAVALIER BEST the Economic Development Com- mission, the Visitor and Conven- tion Bureau and the CommunityActive Living Lambton (CALL) committee, It will feature a street market, special retail offers, special food, live entertainment and fami- ly-oriented physical activities. TNL will take place every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Sarnia from the Sarnia Eaton Cen- tre along Lochiel St. down to the waterfront. The active living events will largely be held in the parking lot at the foot of Lochiel St. near the waterfront. As a highlight of Community Participation Challenge Day, CALL is organizing a co-ed 3 -on -3 basketball tournament for local area high school students. The tour- nament will be held at the Lochiel waterfront parking lot. Come to downtown Sarnia to support local high school students and get involved in other active liv- ing events on June 1. Everyone is welcome! 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