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people wait for treatrnent
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therapy at Princess Margaret Hospital for
some cancers. Cardiac bypasses have a
waiting list off about six months. CT scans
have about a three month waiting list.
Locally, just try to get physiotherapy. These
standards are not accepted in other areas,
and I could go on with other examples.
The most remarkable paragraph in Mrs.
Haydon's column attributes the withholding
of federal funds from the provinces, to the
Conservative Party. That is not true and
Mrs. Haydon knows it. The legislation was
brought in by Monique Begin of the Liberals.
This unjustified adventure into provincial
matters will likely be found to be illegal
eventually. It is only the Canadian Medical
Association that has had the courage to
challenge it in the courts.
Mrs. Haydon accuses us of trying to
create confusion and fear m the patients'
minds. This is simply not true. We are very,
very concerned about this possible major •
change in the direction of the health care
system.
Mrs. Haydon quotes. the Quebec example
with faith. I assume then, that she doesn't
understand that physicians like myself
there, are limited in the number of patients
they can see in a three month period of time.
After that the physicians have to call it a
holiday, and patients call it "a bad time to
be sick". That is true denial of access.
As other limitations are put on physicians'
availability to practise, they aren't noticed
by the public, but they are simply passed on
to the patient. The doctor gets the blame,
but it is the bureaucracy that denies access.
I assume Mrs. Haydon has not been in the
emergency departments off Quebec either.
There are serious changes about,I ask all
concerned to be very careful and well
advised regarding the situation. ` The
proposed legislation is like trying to swat a
fly with a shotgun. The public will lose ,lot
more than just the fly, and that is well
planned by the bureaucrats.
I am at least cheered by Mrs. Haydon's
closing line that she has "great confidence
in the good sense of our medical doctors".
We will continue to do our best to inform you
of what we see.
Respectfully,
. Bruce Thomson
Reader urges government
not to alienate doctors
Dear editor,
I want to say as a.senior citizen, how much
I, for one, have appreciated what our
government has done for seniors, the many
benefits we have and are enjoying, com-
pared to what our forefathers had in their
clay and age.
Nnw I think it is time to speak up on behalf
of our doctors. Goderich, like most areas of
Ontario, is blest with excellent hard working
doctors and surgeons.
Up until a few months ago, I didn't know
very much about the inside of a doctor's of-
fice. Health reasons forced me to seek help.
Now I can say through advice, medicine,
tests and even a minor operation, I'm in the
pink, once again. I'm, hoping it stays like
that for a good long time to come.
I don't think I should dictate to a doctor or
surgeon, as to what they feel about extra -
billing, any more than thegovernment
should. We don't walk in those shoes or work
against those needs in our hospitals. Maybe
if we had to, we would be crying too.
Government people get off our doctors
backs, and let us give them an adequate •
hand to meet the needs in the hospital equip-
ment or what ever they lack. •
Mostseniors are well blest in this fair land
of ours and they are the big users of our
hospitals and equipment. Why shouldn't we
help share the costs? My suggestion is to
have an eight percent sales tax on
everything. With that extra penny, ear-
marked toward our doctors, hospitals,
equipment or whatever.
This is my way of seeing all of us sharing .
the load together, seniors, young, rich and
poor alike.
We don't want to loose our doctors or
medical people tAr hospitals. Get off their
backs and let them get on with the business
at hand.
Sincerely,
Jean Peart
R.R. 5 Goderich
Government should provide
fundsfor health care
• Dear editor:
Disastrous results 'fol - the people of On-
tario! If our government is permitted to dic-
tate our treatment. At stake is the entire
future of our health care system, if this first
step in controlling our doctors, dentists,
pharmacists and support services by politi-
cians is allowed.
As a citizen I support the freedom of skill-
ed' professionals. As a patient I must have
the liberty to choose my own doctor,
hospital and if needed, a second opinion.
This freedom is being threatened by the
Health Care Accessibility Act.
Fortunately I am here - able to object,
because in 1983 I had the freedom of choice.
I underwent cardio vascular surgery by Dr.
J. Cole and his skilled cardiac teams in Lon-
don.
What we need today is government that
will take ah honest approach to the obvious
health care necessities; more funds and bet-
ter management of•some"to replace obsolete
equipment, new modern diagnostic equip-
ment, expansion of hospital services, ade-
quate training to maintain cardiac surgery,
transplant teams, kidney dialysis, cancer,
mental health and all the support systems.
Please give this matter serious considera-
tion, then sit down rightnow and write your
representative.
"And we know that all that happens to us,
is working for our good if we love God and
are fitting into His plans. Romans 8:28.
Sincerely
R. Nelson
Goderich
Civil servants are striving
for excellence in their profession
Dear editor:
Re: Dr. Lambert's column, extra billing is
not the issue - January 29, 1986
I was very interested in reading the above
noted article, and while I do not wish to
become involved in the debate about extra
billing, I must say that I am somewhat
troubled by Dr. Lambert's apparent asser-
tion that once one becomes a Civil Servant,
one automatically loses the incentive for ex-
cellence in his or her chosen profession.
I have worked in the Civil Service of On -
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countered thousands of men and women
who not only have not lost their" excellence,
but are constantly striving to improve that
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Goderich
Huron County warden
was paid $40,242 last year
BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE
Over $150,000 was actually paid out last
year to Huron County councillors and ap-
pointed members of the library and health
boards.
Lastyear's warden, Paul Steckle of R.R.
2, Zurich, who attends all committee and
board Meetings and receives a per diem,
earned $40,242. That amount includes
$11,904 for conventions and other ex-
penses.
Goderich Reeve Harry Worsell com-
mented, at the February session of county
council, that the department heads should
have their end of year expenses made
public. He did not object to the councillors'
stipend being made public as it is required
under the Municipal Act. '
The amount paid out to county coun-
cillors last year is as follows with the new
members of the 1986-1988 council included:
Reeve James Aitchison of Wet
Wawanosh, $2,673; Grey Township Reeve
Leona Armstrong, $3,301; Ashfield
Township Reeve John Austin, $2',022;
Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard of Hay, $1,760;
Reeve Robert Bell of Tuckersmith, $3,233;
Seafgqrth Reeve William Bennett, $218;
Clintbni Reeve Ernest Brown, $1,815;
Seaforth Reeve William Campbell, $2,124;
Clinton Reeve Bee Cooke, $199; Goderich
Township Deputy Reeve Laurie Cox, $166;
Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin, $6,059; Hullett
Reeve Tom Cunningham, $6,099; Howick
Reeve Gerald l3'Arcey, $174; Hay Deputy
Reeve Claire Deichert, $141; Goderich
Deputy Reeve John Doherty (also includes
former Deputy Reeve Jim Brltnell's
remuneration from January to June of last
year), $1,935; Morris Reetl'e Doug Fraser,
$205; Exeter Deputy Reeve L'ossy Fuller,
$4,375; Ashfield Reeve Allan Gibson, $195;
McKillop Reeve Marie Hicknell, $5,283;
Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston, $2,833;
Reeve Russell Kernighan of Colborne
Township, $2,795; Wingham Reeve Joe
Kerr, $920; Hensall Reeve Harry Klungel,
$5,011; Brussel's Reeve Cal Krauter,
$6,734; Zurich Reeve Isadore LaPorte,
$674; Wingham Reeve Bruce Machan,
$235; Turnberry Reeve Brian McBurney,
$3,607; Stephen Township Deputy Reeve
Ken McCann, $224; Exeter Reeve Bill
Mickle, $3,621; Usborne Reeve Gerry Pro-
ut, $2,905; Stanley Towlship Reeve
Clarence Rau, $209; Hensall Reeve Jim
Robinson, $133; East Wawanosh Reeve
Ernest Snell, $213; Howick Township
Reeve John Stafford, $5,373; Goderich
Township Reeve Grant Stirling, $5,506;
Brussels Reeve Hank TenPas, $239;
Stephen Township Reeve Tom Tomes,
$275; East Wawanosh Township Reeve
Neil Vincent, $2,815; Stephen Township
Reeve Allan Walper, $3,874; Blyth Reeve
Albert Wasson, $126; Stephen Township
Deputy, Reeve Ralph Weber, $3,649; Hay
Reeve Lionel Wilder, $2,070; Goderich
Reeve Harry Worsell, $2,693.
appointed members of boards received
the following remuneration with the board
served noted in brackets: Janis Bisback 6f
Hensall (library), $2,647;, William Morley
of Exeter (health), $1,291; Robert Ritter of
Wingham, (library), $1,789; . Martina
Schnelker of Goderich (library),, $829.
I would like to thank the people of Goderich for the warm
welcome extended to me. lam very happy to be here and
certainly will do my very -best to serve this community.
"THE NEW LOOK"
Serving The Community's Greatest Need
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS The Association of Kinsmen Clubs has been a vibrant,
responsible, all -Canadian association of service clubs devoted to the concept
of serving its communities throughout Canada since Its founding in Hamilton,
Ontario on February 20, 1920;
AND WHEREAS The Association of Kinsmen Clubs has been
dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and has diligently sought
the development and completion of timely, relevant programs to meet the
needs and challenges of our constantly changing society,
AND WHEREAS The Association of Kinsmen Clubs Is celebeating its
66th anniversary on February 20, 1986
T)IER FORE, I, l .-._
the of „_ /�,, _ ' feI that each
citizen would welcome the opportunity to pau = and reflect with pride on the
rich heritage of accomplishment throughout the more than 65 years Kinsmen
clubs have been In existence In Canada. And with the express Idea of
honoring our local club,
of
I DO HEREBY DECLARE February 20, 1986
KINSMEN DAY
and declare the week of, February 16.22, 1986
KINSMEN WEEK
and urge all citizens to salute their local Kinsmen, club.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 11 have here unto set my -hand and caused the
seal of
/2)the
to be affixed this
ture)
1986.
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