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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-09-19, Page 10THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE 11 1 Make plans for plowing match One of the world's largest annual outdoor farm and home shows takes place September 24 to 28 in Halton County. The 61st International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show will be officially opened September 24 at 2: p.m. by Hon. James W. Snow, Minister of Government Services (Halton East). Over 600 acres of the Craig Reid farm and neighboring farms, south of Georgetown, will be used for exhibits, plow- ing and field demonstrations. "Tented City, " covering about 100 acres, will accommodate more than 300 exhibitors, disp- laying everything from the newest ideas in farm machinery to new cars to home appliances for both rural and urban visitors. "There have been more inq- uiries from potential exhibitors this year than we've ever had, " says E.A. Starr, director of Agricultural and Horticultural Societies Branch with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food --more than 700 comp- etitors in over 35 classes, cont- esting for over $20, 000 in prizes Tractor and horse-drawn plowing classes will be held every day; special classes, such as the Queen of the Furrow cont- est, Wardens° Class and the llntarin Con...- r`hamr•innchin The new Drug Benefit Prog- ram which provides drugs free of charge to more than 548, 000 Ontario residents has been in effect for only two weeks and already it is plagued with' problems. Many people eligib- le for assistance including recipients of Federal Guarant- eed Income Supplement (GIS), Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) and Family Benefits Allowance, have been severely criticizing the program. The original intention of the program was to alleviate the burden of the high cost of health care to those who could least afford it. However, in some cases the program is of no value since the drugs needed everds-2LTITCSSI a 97 Deanery meeting on Septemb- er 18, in St. Columban. Mrs. Theresa Hartman's committee served lunch and the door prize was won by Sister Philathea. St. Peter's .Lutheran Church A.C. BLACKWELL, B.A., B.D. PASTOR Mrs. Audrey Haberer, Organist SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 10: a. m. - Worship Service 10:45 a.m. -Sun Church School Everyone Welcome Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Church MERLIN BENDER, PASTOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 10 a.m.- Sunday School 11 a,m. - Worship Service 8 p.m. - Sun. Evening Service Every Wednesday Night 8 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Serv- ice. I will praise .Thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well Psalm 139:14 Everyone Welcome ---mautrrnr-proutem is that the plan does not pay for all types ' of medications. The formulary does not allow certain combin- ation drugs, laxatives and some high-priced drugs. Our offices at Queen's Park have been deluged with phone calls from people unable to obtain drugs which their doctors prescribe, Emmanuel United Church BRUCE GUY, B.A. SUPPLY MINISTER Mrs. Milton Oesch, Organist SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 10 a.m.- Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service Everyone Welcome mairmummisimm Zurich Mennonite CLAYTON KUEPFER, PASTOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9:45 a.m.-Worship Service 10:45 a.m.-Sun Church School MEDITATION: If you from sin are longing to be free, Look to the Lamb of God. He to redeem you, died on Calvary . Look to our redeemer and Lord. Everyone Welcome Jottings by Jack from Queens Park some of which are life-sustain- ing. Another aspect of the plan which is hard to comprehend is the fact that certain comp- ound drugs are not found in the list. As a result, these prescipt- ions must be written individuall' forcing the patient to take three pills rather than one. Further- more, a person who was taking a compound prescription prev- iously paid for the cost of the pills plus a dispensing fee to the pharmacist. Under the new plan, the pharmacist will get a dispensing fee for supplying a month's supply of each of the three tables, so the dispensing fee is three times as high as it would be for one compound pill. If the government is ser- ious about reducing health costs, it must include some of these compound drugs when it revises, the formulary. The Ontario Pharmacists Association said the formulary will have to be exp- anded to include some therapeu• tically valuable drugs that were omitted. Some people have ctiticized the fact that only one month's supply of drugs can be dispens- ed at a time. For drugs that have to be taken for an extend- ed period of time, this is a very uneconomical quantity. Also, a new prescription must be written every three months, even if the drug will be need- ed indefinitely. I believe that the Drug Benefits Program is basically an excellent idea, but there are some kinks which have to be worked out before the prog- ram becomes totally satisfact- ory. The Government was late in advertising the Program, and as a result people were not prepared and well informed beforehand. I hope the Govern- ment will listen to the compl- aints that have been raised, and make the necessary addit- ions to the new formulary which will come out January 1st, of next year. Another issue raised at Queen's Park recently was the unfairness of the present GAINS legislation whereby an increase in Federal benefits means a decrease in money received under GAINS. Effective Octob- er 1, the basic Old Age Pension increases from $112,95 to $117. 02, the maximum GIS for a single person increases from $79.23 to $82.08. Therefore, someone receiving maximum benefits from the Federal Government will receive an increase of about $7.00, but the cheque received from GAINS would be $7.00 lower, so the increase is annihilated. The Government announced that it is thinking about this problem and a decision on the pension boost will be made shortly. I think it is imperative that the Ontario Government allow old -age pensioners to receive the increase granted them by the Federal Govern- ment. This money has been earmarked to help senior citiz- ens cope with the problems of inflation and the difficulties of living on a fixed income, FAMILY PACK Pork Chops COUNTRY STYLE Pork Ribs STORE -SLICED MAC & CHEESE or CHICKEN LOAF Cold Meat LB 88` TOP QUALITY, WELL -AGED RED BRAND A-1 STEER BEEF FRONTS SIDES HINDS 87t LB $1.05 LB$1.25 FRESH COUNTRY STYLE Fryer Parts LEAN BONELESS NIAGARA Oven Roasts FRESH SHOULDER Pork Roasts LB 58c LB1.39 LB 68c ALSO AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST A-1 or A-2 HEIFER BEEF FRONTS SIDES HINDS LB 77i (all prices include processing) Select Pork Loins LB 97: LB $1.17 LB$1010 Lean Minced Beef FLORIDA RED & WHITE Grapefruit 8/87 3 LB BAG - FANCY MAC Apples 85C Lettuce 35t NO 1 - SEEDLESS GREEN Grapes LB 48t U.S, NO 1 LARGE HEAD ONTARIO NO 1 - 2 LB BAGS Carrots 2/45c BUY OF THE WEEK 3 LBS & OVER 88t LB 10 LBS & OVER 78t LB $1.99 99' 89t 39t $1.99 55s CHERRYHILL INGERSOLL - 2 LB Cheese Spread CREST FAMILY SIZE - REG, or MINT Tooth Paste CANADA 128 White Vinegar 12 OZ JAR Bick's Relishes KING SIZE Oxydol Detergent Kleenex Tissue 200°s CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY VANILLA HALF GALLON Silverwood's Ice Cream $1.49 THE TENDER SPOT PHONE 238-2512 — GRAN J END