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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-07-16, Page 5GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 19 —PAGE 5 THANK,YOUI Re Canada Pay Reader fears brain drain as result of extra -billing b Dear editor: As of now, a number of medical specialists have left Ontario. The Canadian standard of medical education is one of the ' highest in the world and a doctor trained in Canada doesn't have to take a backseat to anyone. A number of years ago, there was a brain drain from Canada into the U.S., of this pro- fession. I believe that a similar situation may occur once again. The Canadian people will realize what real extra -billing is, if they have to go to the, U.S., to obtain specialized medication. Not only will they have to pay the doctor's fee, • but an approximate 30 percent increase in ,the variation of the dollar. • What the Ontario government failed to do was to make fee allowances for specialized medication, which were satisfactory; conse- quently, they created a chaotic condition in Ontario. The specialists have enough responsibility and concern without submitting themselves to a political hassle concerning their fees. Why should they have to wait a month or more to be reimbursed, while the govern- ment deducts bank interest from the doc- tors' fees for about one month, when they can practise their profession in another LETTERS country and get paid in advance? Would Canadian doctors have a. difficult time to begin their profession in the United States? Just ask any American how long they wait in line for the services of a doctor over there, and you will be enlightened considerably. One individual said that the medical pro- fession act like spoiled kids. May I suggest to this person, that he investigate the situa- tion in the United States, and he will find out how much the public bas been spoilt here. The sooner the political nincompoops are voted out of Queen's Park, the better it will be for all,Canadians who are concerned about the medical chaos that they (the go'yernment) have created. The action of the government in banning extra -billing has shifted the cost of specialized medicine onto the '-general public, and the over-all standard of medical care will drop considerably`. Sincerely, N.J. Minaker Tiger Dunlop tomb is a disgrace Dear editor, I am happy to be back in Goderich after a 16 year absence. Renewing old ac- quaintences and making new ones seems easier in a small friendly town such as ours. Attractive core redevelopment and plann- ed growth with attention to green space are all evidence of considerable civic pride and a desire to cultivate a relaxing atmosphere. But (and there is always a but), in the course of helping my son "discover" Goderich, I found that we still have some rough edges to work on. With all the hype about -Colborne TownshVs Sesq icen__leJ nial and "Tiger Country" a visit to Dunlop's Tomb, billed an historic site seemed appropriate What I found was an embarrassment. The road signs on the highway clearly indicated where to turn. Where to stop and what route to take after that, however were a matter of guess -work. Undaunted; we fought spider webs and thistles up the hillside only to find that the over -growth continued to the site itself, where sumacs and weeds totally blocked the view of the river from the look- out. Who is responsible for this historic site and why has it been neglected so tragically? If it is not to be maintained, perhaps it would be-kinderto remove -the signs that honor Sincerely, D.A. Baxter -Reid rid ., ..z.,.».... Local resident Kathy Hamilton shows some of her crafts whish will be on display at the Festival of Arts and Crafts this coming Thursday,. Friday and Saturday. Baby clothes and made Christmas smocs are just a few king, her daughter Jennifer, five years old. of her work. (photo byhMike Fergusexhibit the n) goods Local resident uses smocking process to create her crafts `BY MIKE FERGUSON forward to.this year's Festival, and hopes Kathy Hamilton's crafts were so popular it's just as enjoyable and successful as the at last year's Festival of Arts and Crafts, 1985 event. she's "doubling her output" this year. Meanwhile, Michelle Hansen of the "I wanted to make something different," Goderich Recreation Department says she she says, adding she wants to attract those expects about 120 exhibitors at the Festival, interested in picking up a bargain. a similar number to last year. Hamilton uses the "smocking" process, . "There's lots of new people," she says, ad - which enables her to use a large amount of ding only about one percent of the artisans material made to fit. She makes baby bon- are from Goderich. "It's a real tourist - nets, bibs, children's clothing and generator as the large majority of them will nightgowns, and embroidered candy canes be looking for bed and breakfast." and Christmas ornaments likes balls and They're coming from all over the pro - wreaths. __ vince, and one person is from Chelsea, r.,abelZ _last ; eae'.s_ Festiv_al _` _very ,sue: Quebec and one originates from Red Deer, cessful," she only lasted two out of the three Alberta. As well–this year, Hansen says days before selling all her merchandise. • there's been a "good response" to the This year, Hamilton has doubled her output Photography Show at the Livery, with an in - 04dsr1ch 4eplpn Wrench 109 wishes to thank those members who worked on'the Wrench float, those who rode . on the float, thaw whe served in the Branch Col- ' Our Party, the Ladies Auxiliary who serv- ed the Pritindshlp breakfast and to each member of branch 109 who contributed In any way to the success of the Onside Day Activities of Wrench 109, A special thank you to Laldiew Transpor- tation for the'use of the tractor trailer and to comrade Oeorge Datong who drove the truck, and also helped to decorate it. This type of support to the community again proves that Legion Branch 109 Is alive and well and living In Goderich Alvin Blackwell President Branch 109 Repairing and Recoring Auto, Truck, Tractor & Indusrlai. Offering a Lifetime Warranty on Car & Light Truck Applications. FREE ESTIMATES PROMPT SERVICE Our Rada Can Also f!o Purchased Through Your Local Garage Call Brian or Steve 524.8389, Reader saysGoderi and expanded her line of children's clothing crease of entrants over last year. �ehgas to meet tee demand. Local withitand the Gorden Club are Also, her creative endeavours. are priced involved with thehes Flower Show, held in the "so they will sell," she says. Baby clothes Council chambers at the Courthouse. extra-billin seemed to be quite popular last year, so One r ch set t id newest" programs is l stations are g Hamilton says she will making most sizes, the outreach set upwith the Royal Botanical • but that she's contemplating allowing pee Gardens Dear editor, This. is another extra -billing letter - not about doctors - but about Goderich gas stations. Is there a justified reason why there is a six cent per litre difference in the price of gas between Goderich and..towns such as Listowel?The price in Listowel per litre is 3,5'/2 cents, for regular,gas,while it is selling in Goderich for 41% cents per litre. 1 have bought gas in Clinton, Exeter, Mit- chell and other area towns when I travel out of town because the gas is usually cheaper than in Goderich. • If -the gas station operators ever decide they would like a boost in business in their Goderich establishments, they should pro- test to their companies and have their prices brought into line with the other towns in the area. Until then, I will continue, as I'm sure many others are doing, to buy my gas where it is the cheapest. • It is time. this rip-off stopped. Mr. Mervyn Hoy 136 Bayfield Rd. Goderich Foundation thanks supporters Dear editor, As our chapter concludes its fiscal year we would like to acknowledge all those who have contributed so significantly to'its success: .... Your ..concern for the well being of others and your contribution, making the work of the foundation visible in our community, has enabled us to reach and in certain cases exceed our objectives financially as well as to establish valuable health education pro- grams in Huron. The encouragement generated by your support has provided us with the confidence we need to continue the campaign against heart and stroke disease by way of research and education. Thank you for helping us, help others. Yours truly, Stan Connelly President of Hamilton. A 35 foot van will be ple to order the larger sizes from her. parked on the Square to walk through, and Hamilton's serious interest in smocking on Wednesday at MacKay Hall, Jack Lord. began after her five-year-old daughter Jen- gives a lecture on botany. nifer was born. Creating clothes for her hon- The Tea Garden, organized this year by ed Hamilton's skill. She now uses a pleating the Goderich Minor Hockey Association, is machine to enhance the attractiveness of at the Festival again and the Farmer's the girls' dresses. Market on Saturday is in its usual place, in- . Hamilton says the: `Christmas wreaths dicates Hansen. "are a lot of work," often two solid nights of Hansen suggests. there is something . for effort. She gets the patterps, f r inn, everyone at this year's.Festival.of Arts and magazines, as well as coining up with some Crafts, and predicts success for the event on her own. once again. The Goderich resident says she's looking CHICKEN QUOTA The production of marketing'of chicken in Ontario is regulated by The Ontario Chicken Pro- ducers' Marketing Board through a quota system. under a New Entrants Policy, up to eighteen persons will be selected at random from eligible applicants andallotted basic quota of 7,500 units which requires a building of a minimum of 5,625 square feet. The board gives no assurance that this amount of quota allows for a viable operation or that any additional quota will be allotted in the forseeable future. To be eligible you must be an Ontario resident, be at least eighteen years of age, not possess or have any interest, direct or indirect, in any quota allotted by this local board or any other local board or marketing board in Ontario. To receive an applicatiodr, Policy Statement and background information, mail a request together with a certified cheque, bank draft or postal money order for $100.00 as a refundable deposit to the unsuccessful applicants, payable to The Ontario Chicken Producers' Marketing Board to Chicken Quota, P.O. Box 63 ° Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S8 Deadline for receipt of request for an application September 30, 1986. THE ONTARIO CHICKEN PRODUCERS' MARKETING BOARD The Frankcliffehall" arrived light from Q 2 and cleared harbor the sambeb e day bound on July or Burns harbor with a load of salt. • The Algoway arrived light from Cleveland on July 6 and left the same day with a load of Cleveland on July 14. On July 10, the salt bound for Chicago. Labrador arrived from Thunder Bay with On July 7, the John B. Aird arrived light only one hold of grain, clearing harbor the from Sault St. Marie, and cleared two days next day bound for Newfoundland with a later bound for Montreal -with aload ofsalt. ..load-ot grain and,corn On July 11, the Algorail arrived light from On July 11, the ontadoc arrived with one Bay City and cleared harbor the same day hold of grain from Collingwood, and cleared bound for Parry Sound with a load of salt. harbor light the next day bound for Thunder The Again-Canyonarrived light from HARBOR REPORT For Fresh, Tasty, Juicy.& Crisp Fruits & Vegetables come to the new FARMERS MARKET See us for all kinds of I PRODUCE,' EGGS, HONEY, MAPLE SYRUP, HOMEMADE PRESERVES ANO MORE Now taking orders for SOUR and SWEET CHERRIES Allow 2'Days Delivery. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS Green & Yellow Beans.... ■C 9 ib. New Potatoes,......,, .10 Ib.1 ■99 Now Available FRESH ONTARIO CORN on the COSI CHILDREN'S EVENTS JULY 24th -26th COURTHOUSE PARK, GODERICH Thursday, July 24th 1:00 p.m. Cabbage Patch Fashion Show 2:30 p.m. Stuffed Animal Pet Show • Friday;W Juiy 25th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00"p.rn.'Coderir RucreatioTq Department Annual Penny. Carnival Saturday, July•26th 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Scavenger Hunt 1:00 p.m:2:30 p.m. Children's Games .FOR MORE. INFORMATION CONTACT: The Goderich Recreation Department at: 524-2125 or The Goderich Visitor Information Centre at 524 4-2513 If 'NEW' *IN TOWN and don't know whicKway to turn, call the Tnon hostess at-... _.._..._.._-.:_ 524-2544 04"S°1°‘ S 1 5TH A NNjV9� Q SUPER SALE. UT THE SAVING ON ALL. UMTS 1