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Clinton News-Record, 1985-11-13, Page 2Paga 2--C NNEWSrABCP . =DA', NOV ER 13,1980 KUENZIG FOOD MARKET "Your Knechtei Associate Store" CLINTON, You'll love shopping in our SUPERIOR QUALITY • LOWER PRICES - BETTER GRADES THIS WEEK'S PRODUCE FEATURES Rich In Vitamin A • 10 oz. Bag SPINACH 89 Produce New Zealand • Tasty KIWI FRUIT 1 Ib. Bag. 1.29 . Produce USA • Canada No. 1 SPANISH ONIONS .29 LB. Produce USA • Canada No. 1 SWEET GREEN PEPPERS LB.1.19 Produce USA • Canada No. 1 • Fresh Crisp LEAF LETTUCE Fresh from Florida TANGELOS Ontario BEAN SPROUTS .199 DOZEN .49 LB. Produce USA ■ CHINESE CABBAGE LB. A tasty treat -6 oz. pkg. CHINESE NOODLES Ontario Grown • 4 oz. pkg. 8 1.19 BUNCH FFA SPROUTS AL AL TS .89 STORE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. • 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. • 9 p.m. OPEN 'TILL 9 P.M. THURSDAY & FRIDAY Cancer campaigna success George Michie has been named President of Huron County's Cancer Society George Michie heads society George Michie of Belgrave has been nam- ed the new president of the Huron County Cancer Society. He replaces retiring presi- dent Mel Farnsworth of Goderich. Other county officers for the 1985-'86 term are: vice president, Angus MacLennan of Goderich; secretary, Wendy Tremeer of Clinton; treasurer, Marg St. Louis of Goderich; campaign chairman, Murray Hunter of Wingharn; campaign vice chair- man, Mr. Farnsworth; commemoration Jim Remington of Goderich; education, Lynn Hayes of Belgrave; medical advisor, Dr. Walter Wong of Wingham; patient ser- vices, Mary McLaughlin of Wingham; plan- ning, development and nominating, Mr. MacLennan; publicity, Mr. Farnsworth; mastectomy visiting chairperson, Phyllis Pitblado; mastectomy visiting vice - chairperson, Mary Lou •Aubin; transportation, Russel Jervis, Clinton. The Clinton branch of the Cancer Society will be led by: president, Freda Snieder; past president, Freda Slade; secretary, Marion Peck; treasurer, Marg Makins; campaign chairperson, Gerry Holmes; special events, Steve Brown; commemora- tion, Mary Murphy; education, Kay Pyke; patient services, Elaine Blair; transportation, Rita Flynn. Huron County beats goal by 1>5,000 A $90,000 fund raising campaign under- taken by the Huron County Cancer Society this year exceeded its goal by more than $5,000. Campaign chairperson Murray Hunter, • reported at the annual meeting that the final tally for the campaign amounted to $95,416.32. He noted that with an estimated popula- tion of 56,000, this figure represents a per capita contribution of $1.70. As part of the Southwestern District, the Huron County canvass helped the district raise $1,493,611. As well the Huron contribu- tion• helped the Ontario division raise $14,645,401. This years fund raising efthrts in thecoun- ty exceeded the 1984 total by more than $2,000. Last year $93,708 was raised. Wingham drew in the highest percentage of the 1985 figure, with donations amounting to $24,635.57. Goderich was second with $24,535.29 and Exeter, third, with a total of $19,964.35. The Clinton campaign raised $18,398.02 and the Seaforth drive brought in $7,883.09.. The Cancer Society's year was also highlighted by the introduction of a new educational project -SUCCESS. Huron County waschosen as one of the pilot project areas, reported education chairperson Mrs. Armstrong -Hayes. The basis of the program concentrates education programs on five types of cancer - lung, skin, uterine, breast and colorectal. Mrs. Armstrong -Hayes noted, "It is felt thatthe incident rate of these types of cancer can be decreased proportionally by change in lifestyles. This requires an expan- sion of how the volunteers have functioned previously and, to be viable, an increase in the size of the committee. Anyone knowing someone with an interest in being .a volunteer should contact me. We can put to use a real variety of talents in this project." ' Along with education and promotion, the Cancer Society also worked to provide assistance to cancer patients. A new service this year, the Loan .Cup- board, provided patients with air mat- tresses, sheep skins and other items. Mastectomy patients were offered special counselling. Patient services chairperson Margaret. Allan reported that 30 patients received financial assistance with ostomy supplies, and 18 volunteers tallied over 14,000 in pro- viding this service. As well, transportation chairperson Russell Jervis reported that 48 patientsl made use of the society's transportation ser- vices in. 1984-'85. The trips to cancer clinics and hospitals totalled 209 trips to London, six trips to Stratford and 11 trips to the Wingham clinic. Inhis remarks, Mr. Farnsworth, presi- dent, noted, "The past year has been a most rewarding one and I think that the report speaks well of our staff and volunteers throughout the unit. - "Once again our campaign objective has been surpassed and we really appreciate the many associations that assist us on a conti- nuing basis. But among those groups are the individuals, caring and sharing people who through their efforts provide hope to the less fortunate.. Legislation to curb prescription prices TORONTO - Health Minister Murray Elston today introduced legislation aimed at ensuring realistic drug prices for all On= tariarls, sound management of the govern- ment drug benefit program, and consumer protection. Mr. Elston said estimates indicate that taxpayers and consumers are now paying at least $3 -million to $4 -million a month in ex- cess drug costs, and legislation is urgently 'needed to correct this unacceptable situa- tion. "Since I asumed the health portfolio with our government, I have. been concerned about the rapidly rising costs of the Ontario Drug (ODB) Benefit program. I have also seen that throughout the entire retail drug market in this province, there was little, if any, real protection for consumers," Mr. Elston said. • The cost of financing the ODB plan has been rising by nearly 23 per cent annually for the past six years — from $100 -million to resulted in excess costs for both the ODB plan and cash customers since the ODB For= mulary is also used as a pricing guide for prescription drug sales in the cash market. The new'Prescription Drug Cost Regula- tion Act will make it mandatory for phar- macies, except where a physician has specifically written "no substituion" on a prescription, to inform consumers about their right 'to request an interchangeable drug and to dispense according to the customer's choice. It will also require pharmacies to dispense drugs in the entire quantity prescribed except in special circumstances. This abolishes the one-month supply limit that now exists in the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan. "We estimate that ,this one regulation alone will save Ontario taxpayers approx- imately $10 -million a year," Mr. Elston said. In addition, this act will ensure that all in - $350 -million and it was projected that terchangeable drugs dispensed to cash - costs this year could be as much as $400-1 paying customers will be sold at prices'bas- million. . • Unrealistic drug prices are a major con- tributing factor to rising ODB costs, Mr. Elston said. Some drug manufacturers have been submitting artificially high prices for inclusion in the OD13 Formulary . (phar- macies are reimbursed for drugs dispensed under ODB according to these industry quotes plus a dispensing fee) while the ac- tual acquisition costs to pharmacies have been frequently much lower than the prices quoted by manufacturers for the For- mulary. This practice of "price spreading" has ed on their acquisition costs plus a reasonable dispensing fee. Pharmacies will be free to establish their own dispensing fee for interchangeable drugs in the cash market, and this fee will have to be registered with the Ontario College of Phar- macists and be posted in the drugstore. For all prescription sales — both in the cash market and under the government drug plan — pharmacies will be obliged to itemize on the prescription label or on the customer's receipt the cost of the drug and the dispensing fee. The new Ontario Drug Benefit Act gives Open Mon. -Fri. 8:30 am -5:30 pm Eve. &Weekend -by appt. Horst Feige D.T. GODERICH By Appointment Otsty Telephone: (519)3311.05$0 (519)0274034 (519)003-78111 (519) 524-6688 1-100-2111-1915 Sarnia Wallaceburg Neustadt Goderich No Charge the ministry legislative authority to deter- mine what drugs will be listed in the ODB Formulary and to set realistic prices for these drugs. It will also require pharmacies to validate their acquisition costs of drugs, if required, and the ministry will have authority to inspect and audit pharmacy records. - The new act will provide flexibility so that no pharmacy operator willbe reimbursed for drugs dispensed under ODB at a level lower than their actual acquisition cost. "This will ensure the continued economic viability of small, independent pharmacies and recognize the contribution that they make to our health care• system," Mr. Elston said. He added that ministry officials and phar- macy representatives will negotiate a fair and equitable dispensing fee for ODB prescriptions. "I'm confident that a mutual- ly acceptable agreement will soon be reach- ed," the minister said. ' Fines of up to $10,000 for individuals and up to $50,000 for corporations may be impos- ed far any offense under the proposed legislation. Mr. Elston said the legislation is essential. if senior 'citizens and other eligible people are to continue receiving drugs at no charge. "Similarly, if consumers in Ontario are to be protected from paying unnecessarily high costs for drugs when lower cost alter- natives are available, and if they are to be informed about these low cost alternatives and make their decisions accordingly,. this House must move in all urgency towards the passage of this legislation." El' TURE RE.I;:1'i»:..,, Did you know... that It Is important to have your dentures examined regularly? Your mouth Is on. of the most Important areas of your body, but often the most neglected when dentures are worn. Improperly fitting or neglected dentures can cause sevens health problems. The lack of public Information regarding dentures Is alarming and often leads to prbblems and unnecessary expense. Your local denture therapist (denturist) iso professional specialising In the construction, repair enol modification of dentures and provides this service directly to the public. If you have problems with your present dentures or think of getting neem ones, see your local denture therapist, consultation is usually free. You will find denture therapists (denturists) listed In the yellow pages. This information is supplied through the Denturist Association of Ontario and your local therapist. COUNTY APPOINTMENTS HURON COUNTY COUNCILLORS Appointments are made each year by the County of Huron for three non- members of Council to Tho Huron Coun- ty Public Library Board. Anyone interested in being appoin- ted to the Library Board for 1486 should apply In writing outlining In detail his or her Interest In being appointed. (Please Include telephone number.) All present non-members of Council are eligible for reappointment. Applications will be received by the undersigned untll Tuesday, December 3. 1985 at4:00 p.m. B.G. Honly Clerk Treasurer & Administrator County of Huron Court House Goderich, Ontario N7 A 1 M2 1'