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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-18, Page 1•137 YEAR -51 ar: .: . •' { ..: d: : 4'. •.t GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER" 108$ 60 CENTS PER COPY Legislation could end independent pharmacy BY SHARON DIETZ • Legislation designed to control prescrip- tion drug costs could mean the end of in- dependent pharmacies according to Goderich pharmacist Dan Stringer. The proprietor of Rieck Pharmacy on The Square, Stringer is concerned the peo- ple of Goderich will no longer be able to ex- pect many of the services they have become accustomed to at an independent pharmacy including patient counselling concerning proper drug use, delivery ser- vice, extended pharmacy hours during the nights and weekends, continued monitor- ing of drug use, telephone consultations, phoning physicians for refills on prescrip- tions and prompt dispensing. To quote an advertisement placed in the daily press by the Waterloo Pharmacists Association, "Independent Pharmacy as a profession will come to an end in Ontario to be replaced by government stores dispens- ing prescriptions." Stringer is most concerned about patient confidentiality. If the provincial govern- ment proceeds with its recommendations, government inspectors or anyone they ap- point will suddenly have total access to personal pharmaceutical records. While the Ministry of Health points out that the legislation says inspectors will be permit- ted to audit pharmacists records, it does not stipulate personal records will be ex- cluded. At present, inspectors from the College of Pharmacists, Blue Cross, the Bureau of Dangerous Drugs and government in- spectors are permitted to see those records which pertain to their particular area of concern. Stringer fears the new legislation will permit government in- spectors or anyone they may appoint to have access to any and all records in- cluding confidential patient files. The legislation also permits the in- spectors to remove prescription files from the premises of the pharmicist for any peridd of time. Stringer is alarmed that his patients' confidentiality will be betrayed and such a system could lead to abuses. Stringer and his wife, Vi who is a partner in the pharmacy, are also concerned that the Ministry of Neap can set drug prices, dispensing fees and conditions of practice for pharmacists. "As a citizen of a democracy, I don't like this." says Stringer. "The implications of the legislation for the future are serious." Stringer said the Minister of Health Mur- ray Elston has given no thought for the consequences of this legislation. He in- troduced the legislation before he had time as minister to understand the evolution of the dispensing fee concept and the Drug Benefit Plan. Elston presented the legislation and then Turn to page 2 Litigation may be resolved Litigation between Doctors James and Leslie Rourke, the province of Ontario and the town of Goderich may be resolved if .the._Rourkes are . inch ed in the ,bl% stabilization project. The town's solicitor I)an Murphy told council at its Dec. 16 meeting that in- cluding the Rourkes in the town's plan to combat toe i base of slope i and cliff erosion' along the Goderieh bluffs could "solve the problem with the Rourkes." "I had certain confidential talks with the Rourkes' lawyer which I can't disclose to anyone but council but. in general terms, I'rn quite optimistic it's going to be resolv- ed," he said. The Rourkes have taken a claim of ownership of part of Lot 1. Concession A of the town of Goderieh to the Supreme Court of Ontario. They have said m a statement of claim that their property on Essex Street extends clown the bank to the high water mark nn the shore of Lake Huron. "Dr. Rourke is concerned about the ero- sion on his property and so to work out a resolution, the town might be able to assist to correct the erosion in front of his proper- ty," said Murphy. "&lc,,ists from the Rourke's solicitor.. said re interested in participating with the town. They'd like to do the same thing as the other residents." Seven landowners living along the Goderich bluffs from the pollution plant to Bingham Park ere asked by council for their approval for the bluffs stabilization project last month. Their approval was necessary because their property now ex- tends into Lake Huron because of erosion. Coun. Jim Searls said he was concerned that the litigation would continue until spr- ing when work will begin on the bluffs stabilization project. "If it's not resolved, you can simply do work to correct erosion but avoid working on the property they ( the Rourkes) clearly own," said Murphy. Council defeated a motion to close the discussion concerning the litigation with a four to three vote, Santa Claus was a big hit at the children's Christmas party at the Royal Canadian iAgion Branch 109 in Goderieh on Sunday afternoon. This little girl has no qualms about looking Santa in the eye as she visits with him. ( photo by Susan Hundertmark ) down sport supporter, Guy Emerson dies BY DAVE SYKES One of the town's most avid supporters of minor hockey and a coach of the renowned i)odgers ladies softball team for several years, Guy Emerson, died Saturday at his home in Meneset Park. Errunerson, who is best remembered for his work with the Young Canada Peewee Hockey 'i'ournanient, the first of its kind in the world. and as a Tong -tune Goderieh phar- macist, was in his 81st y ear Emerson and his wife, the former Marjory Edith Col- beck. moved to Goderieh in the :.arty 1930s and Guy established a pharmacy on The Square where Campbells is presently located. He later moved his business to the corner of West Street and The Square. now occupied h} the Bank of Nova Scotia building. A businessman for several years. he also continued working for Jack Marriott at i)unlop Pharmacy on a part- time basis long after his retirement. A man who never minced his wards. Emerson was an active member of the Goderieh i,ions club and six years after joining the service club in 1941, he was elected presi- dent. it was during his rnenibership with the burns Club that he became ac'tivcly nowt\ ed nn the Young Canada Peewee Hockey Tournament During the 1950s. and even lx'c owl. he gave unselfishly of himself to minor sports. Besides getting involved in the evolution of the first peewee hockey tournament, he helped coach the Goderieh Dodgers to provincial cham- pionships. The narnes Emerson and Nip Whetstone were synonymous with Young Canada Week and those gentlemen were also synonymous with the principles of fair play and. friendly competition. While age had been slowly robbing the two of their health, they continued to make a contribution to the tour- nament. they continued to plan. they continued to ensure that it espoused those very ideals and principles as laid out in the first invitation to 10 local teams: fair play and friendly competition Nip and Guy. ironically, were to have been part of an organization meeting for the tournament Tuesday. and as Whetstone glanced over his meticulous collection of Y('W clippings and memorabilia. the tidily packaged memories of 35 years of hockey tournaments speak only of his long and loyal friend. "i'm going to miss hini. i miss hire now," Whetstone said. "We were good friends '• Whetstone. Lorne Wakelin and Nelson started the tour- nament in 1950• a one -day affair that featured 10 local teams. Arnold Mc('onnel refereed all the games. Nip recalls. A few years later. Emerson became involved and the duo. : icing with a supporting cast, nurtured and moulded what was a simple idea in 1950. into the biggest hockey tournament of its kind in the world. In 1951 the to'rrnament Nip Whetstone (left) and Guy E rson helped to build the Goderich Young Canada Wee y ckey tournament into a class event that was copied towns and hockey organizations across Canada. Emerson, who worked on the tournament for nearly 35 years as a Lion Club member, died at his home Saturday. grew to 2.r teams and continued to inushrcon. each year until 100 teams. representing all of Canada, participated in the tournament in 1967, Canada's Centennial. Rut while the tournament continued to grow, Nip and especially Guy remained unwavering in his quest to keep the tournament simple. , 1. . ` • 1• (i o,,Ak i'„ "' in Western Ontario. it was certainly a compliment to the integrity of the two gentlemen that teams from across Canada and the United States wanted to play hockey in the Goderich tournament, but Guy, even to this (lay • wanted only that Young Canada Week provide some competition and fun for the peewee teams of the small towns, villages and hamlets of Western Ontario. long time Lion colleague .Jim Kinkead recalls that Nip and Guy were the Lions who really kept the spirit of peewee hockey alive. "They were the fellows who established the rules, no bodychecking. They just wanted the kids to play hockey. Good hockey." he said .They were the start of it all and Guy attended his last meeting Just about a week ago.'. it was Emerson's stubborness that oracle the tourna- ment a success. despite the fact it relied on the kindness of volunteers at all levels. "He never wavered from his original ideas and said the refereeing would be done by volunteers. He said we shouldn't have to pay because we were in this to provide something for kids." People had such regard for his integrity and principles that volunteer labour was not hard 10 come by . • lie would not be pushed around but he didn't try to show ;any body up. He just trusted people to follow his prim iple.s.'. "lie was honest.he stuck to principles and he got the support of everyone in Western Ontario," Kinkead of- fered. "The fact there was 00 visitatiam or funeral is typical of Guy. He wouldn't have wanted people coming around and saying. tin 'asn't he a great lad " But more than jus=t a promoter of hockey. Signal Star president. Bob Shrier. thinks of Emerson as one of the great promoters of ( ;or lcrich. •'He was a fine human being who gave a lot to the Lions Club and Young Canada Week it wouldn't be Y('W without him and Nip, ' he said. 'He was one of those uni- que people w'ho leaves the world a better place because of contact with him. He was a dear friend." A man who was quick with a joke and a smile. Emerson was a progressive businessman for many years who pro- moted the town of Goderieh. An avid ball player who once had attended a tryout camp for the Detroit Tigers. Guy was active with ladies softball in Goderieh during the 1950s, coaching the famed Dodgers to provincial titles. Maxine Martin, a member of that intermediate team. reflected on her hall playing days with Emerson. "He was the coach for a long time and he was a good roach who was enthused about what he was doing." she ,and"His heart was alway rn it.'. Robert Guy Emerson was born in Meresa 'Tranship in Esser County Dec 2. 1905, the son of Srdnec Emerson and Phyllis Derbyshire. He is survived by his wife Manor, two daughters: Margaret Anne 1' icierson of Oregon and Eleanor Jane Divine of London: a sister, Mrs Rub% O'Neil and a brother Glenn, bot h of Windsor and tan gr andc•hildren. Stephen and Karen He was a member of Victoria Street tJnitecl Church. the Menesetung Canoe ('duh grid was one of the first rnenibers of the local recreation council. There wa on visitation or funeral service. . As Christmas and Staff'of like to.' extend holiday season With Christmas falling on publishing effect over The next home delivered Monday, copy has later than Dec. 23 issue. The Signal will be open closed from Dec. 26, inclusive. Friday, Saturday, The Dec. ,,,The the supplement, Christmas elementary coverage Victoria, Holmesville Joseph's and contributed holiday section. submissions people. The issue published news copy close of business The office 31 and Wednesday, Annexation meeting in early Goderich's McCabe meeting parcel of in the new "We have way to demonstrate Clifford. Though should be quired in dary adjustment nexation Public meetings, if the adjustment Coun. there is Boundary tested and "It's up public meetings managed The result been involved. input on something about," he Stating have been cess was correspondence lustrate the annexation. "This letter notice in the intended It is my public is formation the letter. "I might t in support after a public been held," fi ma i Signal to Wednesday, day, the next issue Dec. 23. to be in 2 p.m. -Star Saturday, Tuesday, Dec. Dec. 28. 23 edition annual featuring stories school area. Colborne, Public St. material from following Friday, should will Clerk will set concerning land in year. nothing he agrees held, the case of the Glen no distinction Negotiations uncontested to the to get is that said. that held set in public's refers the local annexation impression not in for reasonable wish or in said wrMPr!IPI�MI�y r .,.... ,.m s from t r approaches; management -Star Publishing would warmest wishes of the everyone. and New Years Day our normal new deadlines will be in two weeks. of the Signal -Star will be and at news stands on All advertising and news the Singal-Star office no Friday for inclusion in the office on Bayfield Road Dec. 21 but will be Dec. 24 to Thursday, The office will reopen 27 and remain open of the Signal -Star will Christmas Greetings the letters, poems, and drawings of children in our Students from Robertson, Brookside and Schools and St. Mary's Separate Schools for this special We hope you enjoy the fine the community's young Christmas will be 'Dec. 27. All ads and be handed in before the hours Friday. be closed Tuesday, Dec. Jan. 1,1986. to be 1986 -Administrator Larry the date for a public the annexation of a Goderich Township early to hide and that's one it," said Coun. Bill that a public meeting McCabe said one is not re- of an uncontested boun- as is the case for the an- Goderich Township land. however, are mandatory is contested, he said. Carey disagreed saying in the Municipal Act between con- adjustments. municipality to have or not. And, I think we' ve the cart before the horse. the public hasn't really We've been inviting public the public doesn't know a public meeting should before the annexation pro- motion, Carey pointed to from Elsa Hayden to il- ignorance about the to your recent public newspaper concerning of industrial land. that at present the possession of sufficient in- comment," said to submit some comments opposition) in due course, information meeting has Haydon in her letter. 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