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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-05-02, Page 7R.,• THE HURON EXPOSITOR MAY ,2, 199Q ,-,) 7 Bill not as simple as it snubs: Elston BY MONA IRWIN Bill 68 - the auto insurance bill - is not the simplistic document its detractors claim it is, says the bill's main supporter. "It was not done on a whim on a sun- ny afternoon under a tree someplace," said Bruce MPP Murray Elston. "It's the result of patient, detailed work." Elston was speaking to a sold -out crowd at a Liberal fund-raising dinner held the Clinton Legion Hall last Thurs- day. He was introduced by Huron MPP Jack Riddell, who said Elston would have to rush back to Toronto immediately after the dinner because Welland (NDP) MPP Peter Cormes, who had been "car- rying on for days and days and days" against the bill, had ended his filibuster. "And Murray has to be there for the debate on the bill, which he's piloting through Elston said the uthorsRof tdhe billook- ed at three factors when drawing it up: insurance affordability ("(auto) insurance is mandatory, but it costs," he said); availability, and the ability to reimburse people as quickly as possible after an accident. "In the, end we came up with a balance: insurance that would give you the benefits you need to take you through the immediate post -accident time at a price you could afford," Elston said. ad- ding that "it wouldn't matter if we put together the best of everything if you can't afford it." The proposed package would give several groups enhanced insurance coverage, he said. For example, accident victims would be entitled to compensation for loss of their weekly wages. The pro- posed insurance plan would include seniors in that group, although many peo- ple think that an accident doesn't disrupt a senior citizen's life in the same way it does a younger person if the older person isn't working, Elston said. Under the pro- posed bill, seniors would be eligible for $184 per week. omemakers would be eligible for about the same amount, more than doubl- ing their current allowance of $75 per week; he added. And there would be a reserve fund set aside to help with other areas, such as child care. "If one adult stays home to care for the other, they should be able to tap in- to that reserve" to help with household costs, said Elston. "Nobody should have to beg for medical help; nobody should have to bor- row to get medical help." Medical pro- cedures such as chiropractic therapy or physiotherapy are often not covered by insurance. 'i fa r• fqiI i; lids Waw osh wilt $10,,00ply's Make your Mother feel specjal this Mother's Day... Buy her a unique gift from.., PrinancePwl/twg4e Bruce County MPP Murray Elston spoke about auto Insurance to a lull hall at the Clinton Legion Thursday night. Seated are (left) Huron MPP Jack Riddell and Mrs. J. Hogan, wife of the Huron Liberal Association president. (Photo by Mona Irwin) "They shouldn't have to be paid for out of pocket," said Elston. Special circumstances in which extra help is required will be judged in the courtrooms, he said, adding that the result will be fewer people in the cour- troom because the insurance will automatically take care of the routine cases. Elston dismissed some detractors' com- ments that the increased accessibility will lead to more accidents. "I don't know how many of you will go out after this dinner and jump • into your car and say because I've got no-fault benefits, I'm gonna run into somebody."' Nobody plans an accident, he said. "It's the result of momentary inatten- tion. It's the result of speeding. It's the result of improper lane changes. Anybody who drives in Toronto knows people who go from the inside to the outside lane in 15/lat's of a second." 37 Main Street Sealorth 527.2775 Elston also said detractors who claim the bill will benefit poor drivers are incorrect. "Impaired drivers - or anybody con- victed of a criminal offence as a result of an accident - will not receive compen- sation for the loss of their weekly wages," he said. However, nobody has the right to deny anybody else money to cover medical or rehabilitation expenses, he added. The proposed bill isn't perfect, Elston admitted, but neither is the current system. "We have a product here that ought to be tried - it must be tried," he said. Goderich Mayor Eileen Palmer drew a laugh from the audience when she told Elston "you clarified questions that anybody may have had, and if you dig, 't" (addressing the austence) "don't call me, call him." • Custom Jewellery • Lingerie • Gifts for the Bath A/0 • Perfume • Hair Care lO%OFF • A total of $10,500 was ransen at the Maitland Conservation Foundation fund raising dinner and auction held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on April 21st. Nearly 250 people attended. The money raised will be used to further improvements being made to the Wawanosh Nature Centre, a conservation education facility located in East Wawanosh Township. "We were thrilled by the support we received for this year's event", said Vince Judge, Conservation Chairman. "The Foun- dation would like to thank the members of the community who made donations to guarantee the dinner's success". The Maitland conservation Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization that raises funds for projects being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). The Wawanosh nature Centre is an out- door education facility operated by the MVCA. A total of over 5,000 students visit the centre annually from schools in Huron, Perth, Wellington and Bruce Counties. The Centre gives students the opportunity to • HARROWING THE FIELDS - Farmer Frank Nigh was busy last week with seeding barley and harrowing. He hoped the weather would cooperate with him. Oxford photo. learn about the natural environment and the need to manage soil and water resources. It is located on 400 acres of Rand along the Maitland River on concession 6-7 of East Wawanosh Township. This is the second fund raising dinner held by the Maitland Conservation Founda- tion. "With the success of this event, I would expect the Foundation will plan for ""^'her dinner in 1991." said Judge. Ritz Villa Auxiliary donates to nursing station outline of the upcoming events at and around the Villa this summer. Administrator Ted Radke also gave a talk on the building project, and noted that the sod turning is on. He thanked the aux- iliary, for their generous donation for the 1st floor nursing station in the new addition. The Rita Villa Auxiliary held their spring meeting on Wednesday, April 25th, with 29 members and four guests in attendance. Three new members joined thw auxiliary. Barb DeBiock opened the meeting with a reading, and reports from the secretary, Marg Cornish, and treasurer Vera Ahrens, were heard and approved. The new slate of officers for 1990/91 were presented by Pauline Lawrence as a if follows: Barb DeBlock, past president; I! I i terac r Jennie Van Herk, president; Eileen -•- •• -•-.- n „ pleased to tell his father of the whole class MacRae, secretary; Vilma McFadden, ® from page 2A he had received the second highest marks. treasurer; Alice Feltz, tuck shop. speaking iinmigrants whom I am helping "So who cam first?" his father asked. "A Past president Barb thanked the retiring to learn English. (For anyone who thinks girl," said Johnnie. "You mean you let a executive for all their help of the past two learning a second language is quick and mere girl beat you,? said the father. years. Patti Down, activity director of the easy, I suggest you try it.) "Well," said Johnnie, "I guess girls aren't Villa, also expressed her thanks to all the These three young women remind me of as mere as they used to be." members wno nave netpea ner smce ane an old story I heard many years ago. Yours smcerety, started at the Villa. 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