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Times-Advocate, 1979-09-26, Page 29 (2)• • -11111111111111111111111111111111mem 11nee11111111111111iiiiIII II 1111111111111i1111leol11111111e011111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Ze By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron -Middlesex • We are, of course, all becoming increasingly concerned about the cost tot energy in Ontario. Prime "Minister Clarkin agreement in Tokyo to permit massive increases in oil prices could - cause us even more problems in this connection. Premier Davis has responded with some proposals of his own. In August, he released a paper entitled "Oil Pricing and Security: A Policy Framework For Canada". Behind that bland title lurks some shocking news for - Ontario residents. The document is based on the premise of a 15 increase in the price of crude oil, oc- curring almost immediately. The document notes the detrimental effects of a $5 increase on the Ontario economy, and proposes the establishment of a fund, the National Energy and Employment Adjustment Program. What would be the effect of a $5 increase on the ordinary consumer in Ontario? It - would add 1120 to the average home heating bill. It would add 16 to 25 cents per gallon at the gas pump. What would be the -effect of a"$5 increase on our economy as a whole? According to the Con- ference Board in Canada, Ontario's economy is already extremely precarious without massive energy price hikes. A growth rate of 0.7', is predicted for Ontario in 1980, compared to 4.6 for Alberta The jobless rate is expected to jump to 7.5% . It is estimated that "an increase of only$1 a barrel in oil eosts would eliminate about 4,000 jobs in Ontario. According to a study un- dertaken by the Ontario Treasury in 1976, an increase of $2 would have significant negative effects and would damage the competitive position of fourteen major industries, accounting for 180,000 jobs. An increase' of 15 a barrel would clearly throw our already faltering economy into a full scale recession. Who gets the additional money from higher - oil prices? If the proceeds are divided in the current manner, most of the revenue goes to the oil companies and the producing provinces. A massive price increase would be necessary if the federal government is to obtain sufficient revenue to maintain a tiniform price for oil across Canada. Premier Davis has proposed that Alberta, the federal government and the petroleum industry keep their respective shares of the first 12 of his 15 increase and that the revenue from the remaining $3 be placed at the • disposal of a National Energy and Employmen t Adjustment Program, which would then be used, amongst other things, to do some patchwork repairs on an Cost of energy crease is divided in the same way, we would still be faced with increased oil prices of 14 to $5 a barrel. We, in the Liberal Party, believe there is a way to keep one price for oil throughout Canada without wrecking Ontario's economy. The solution lies in raising the price in such a way that we do not have to give additional revenue to the oil companies or the producing provinces. Each time oil pricd5 rise, the bulk of the money paid by consumers goes to the producing provinces and the petroleum industry: only about a fifthof the revenue goes to the federal govern- ment, which can use it Co subsidize oil prices in .Eastern Canada. •A $4 to 15 increase would he necessary under existing arrangements to pay the import subsidy, which probably explains the willingness of Premier Davis to negotiate on the basis of a 15 increase. However, a completely different approach is possible. The federal government could raise the necessary money to main- tain one price for oil across Canada through taxation rather than an enormous price hike. We estimate that a tax of 11 per barrel next January, and 11 per barrel next July would produce enough revenue to pay the additional import subsidies required by future increases in OPEC oil prices. Revenue would also be available to support energy conservation programs and projects, and develop renewable energy supplies and systems. While an increase averaged over 1980 of $1.50 per barrel would have significant effects on Ontario's economy, it would be much easier to take than increases of the magnitude proposed by Premier Davis. What is required is strong political will to present the case for the Ontario con- sumer in Ottawa, and to make it plain that Alberta and the oil companies will not be reaping extra revenue at the expense of the people of this Province. The power to set the price of oil, and to implement the alternative policy which we have proposed rests solely with the federal government. Alberta's approval, consent and co-operation are un- necessary. The only essential is for the federal government to be deter- mined to recognize that our Province has rights too, and that the time has come to say to Premier Lougheed, for the present at least, that enough is enough. Stuart Smith has publicly called upon Premier Davis to recall the Ontario Legislature without delay, so that all aspects of this oil price question can be debated openly and fully. MEAT DEMONSTRATION - - Three meat cutting demonstrations were put on .at the weekend Exeter Fal( Fair by Darling's IGA. From the left are Jim, Jeff and Fred Darling. HURON PARK NURSERY -- The Stephen Resource Centre Nursery School has a new teacher this year. Dawn McLean is shown with from the left Brian Inch. Steven Sywck. Steven Smith. Jamie Sheridan. Cathie Wilson. Tammy Bieber. Heather Kirkby and Jason Sheridan The nursery is located in room 17 at J.A.O. McCurdy public school.T-A photo Huronview folk entertain Friday morning the Blind residents held a meeting in the craft room. Roman Catholic Mass was said Friday morning also in the Chapel. Bingo was played in the auditorium in the af- ternoon. Rev. Wittick spoke on God's Promise Sunday morning. Pamphlets were passed out to each resident: Sunday evening Dick Roorda held a service. As dolly Cox was - away. vntntario economy which had therg.=wasn't, any 91d ty.m n severely damaged by iiusic. ffraetise was held in the $5 increase. the afternoon for the •According to the'programme that Huronview Provincial Governments residents put on in Dashwood own estimates, a 12 increase for the Dashwood senior in the well -head price of oil citizens. would mean increased The , programme was revenues of 11.96 billion per started out with the year to the producing Huronview Choir singing No provinces, the oil and gas one understands like Jesus, industry and the federal and Amazing Grace. Mrs. government, in the Elsie Henderson played her proportions of $880 million, bells to the tune of Count.. $840 million and 1240 million your Blessings, and When respectively. If even $2 of the the Roll is called up Yonder. revenue from a price in- Mr. Nelson Lear told the • 4. REFRIGERATION DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR SYSTEMS HEAT PUMPS MAX'S TV & APPLIANCES GRAND BEND 238-2493 HEARING TESTS No Obligation EXETER PHARMACY" Thurs . Oct 4 1 to 3 h n). Batteries, acceisbries, repairs to most makes D. FAIR Hsar.eQ A.4Str+„e 145 Ontario St., ttratford e z-. HEAI11C:r3AIOS audience what a stern old bachelor felt. John McTaggart played 0 them golden slipperg, and Red Wing. Margaret ' McQueen sang the solo Beyond the Sunset. Cecil Skinner played on his violin ac- companied by Elsie Hen- derson at the piano Ten- nessee Waltz. ,Josephine Cunningham sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Nelson Lear and ,Mrs. Elsi Hend n Angels. Morgan Dalton sang I'm looking over a 4 leaf clover. and Wher. Irish Eyes are Smiling. Elsie Hen- derson brought her dancing doll which she made dance to the tunes My Lassie, and There is a taverntn the Town.Frank Bissett and Elsie Henderson played a piano duet In Schubert Day, followed by The Pixie's Dance. The choir closed the programme with the hymn laving For Jesus. A lovely lunch was served to our Huronview residents by the Dashwood senior citizens, and a gift of candy was presented to each. Wednesday afternoon the Zurich Women's Institute helped all residents whose birthdays were in September celebrate. Joe Boland played some sweet music on his violin accompanied by Alfred Denomme at the piano. A sing -song was held with the residents getting the opportunity to guess the tune before it was sung. A skits wah staged with c _ y,'Neeb dr.soleembering her life from little girl to Mother. The little girls were Natalie Brokenshire and Jennifer Deichert. School girl was Mrs: Belle Merner, College girl'was Joan Smith, Acresss was Verlyn Fisher, Nurse was acted out by Agnes Regier, the bride was Elsie Doerr, and the mother Myrtle Hay. Cup -cakes and tea was served after the distribution of gifts. Thursday at noon, the staff barbecue was held. in the afternoon. Mrs. Prouty conducted Bible study. - .my -.a t:a►..,,..r AROUND AND AROUND — One of the main attractions at the midway at the Exeter fair Saturday was the midway While Debra Pfaff and .Michelle Birmingham of Exeter enjoyed their ride. T -A advertising manager Jim Beckett reportedly kept his eyes closed throughout the entire duration of the ride- T -A photo Mark special week Nurse's role outlined By JOANNE BUCHANAN September 24 to 29 has been declared Public Health Nurses' Week in the province of Ontario and Huron County's public health nurses are busy trying to promote it. • Many people don't really know what •a public health nurse is. Some people have the notion that the public health nurse is only a nurse for the poor. Others have even expressed some con- cern about the public health nurse being a "real".nurse at all (this confusion could exist because the PHNs don't wear uniforms). "During Public Health Nurses' Week, we will try to get it across to people one more time what.we do." says Huron County PHN Madelaine Roske. Most people know at least one aspect of public health nursing. They may know that the nurses go into the schools to test pre-schoolers but -they may not know that these nurses also make•home visits. teach pre -natal courses, counsel and act as clinicians. In a pamphlet put out by the Ontario -Nurses' Association, the public health nurse is defined as a person with two strong legs and a large purse who visits schools, people with problems, old folks and new babies, listens a lot and has a great sense -of humor. • The pamphlet, which will be distributed throughout the county during Public Health Nurses' Week states: "A PHN is also able to assess, advise and recommend many options for many' problems. She teaches- pre - and post:natal care, mental health and child health, and deals with such Illings as family budgets, bih con- trol. and how to get along with other people And more than likely she -will get her car stuck in an out-of-town snowdrift at least once every - winter." A PHN wears many hats. As a home visitor she can counsel a family who may be heading for trouble, whether it has to do with money, diet, sex, drugs or illness. As a school nurse, one PHN may be responsible for two or three elementary schools and may possibly be "on call" for a high school in her district. Her role Within the educational setting is a busy and varied one. She -counsels students about their stress-related problems such as neck pain, lack of sleep and feeling uptight. She may be called in to diagnose measles. mumps and other communicable diseases. She may be asked to do some health teaching orsimply act as a resource person. She organizes immunization clinics in the schools as - well as clinics for vision. hearing, pre-school assessments and even scoliosis (spine cur- vature) detection. Although home visiting and school nursing comprise a major part of PHN's job, there are additional func- tions for which she is responsible. There are free family planning clinics utilized by both married and single persons. There is an obstetrical visiting program which requires the PHN to .visit the maternity floor of the hospital and speak with mothers of newborn babies (a district nurse is available to visit once the mother and baby have arrived home from hospital )- There are prenatal classes which cover nutrition. dental health during pregnancy, the labor_ and delivery processes, bodily and mental changes during pregnancy. care of the newborn in hospital and at home and feeding and parenting methods. As an advisor, the PHN can tell mothers what "needles" their children need and when and where to get them information on immunization required by adults for travelling can also be received from the PHN. A PHN works pretty much on her own, although a lot of her work is done in concert with othercommunity services like Home, Care, Meals on Wheels and Family and Children's Services. They can work in hospitals and doctors' offices too and pass on observations and recommendations to their team back at the local Health Unit (their headquarters) about the need to follow up on a patient if that patient needs services in the home. Most of the work of a PHN comes from referrals from other agencies or relatives of an older person or families with health problems. A caseload (each nurse han- dles anywhere from 20 to 60 "cases") may consist of a selection of -people of all ages each with a unique problem. As university-trained Registered Nurses, PHNs have the knowledge and experience to deal with a wide range of problems that may not be serious enough to put a person in hospital but are .of great concern to families and individuals. Prevention `of illness is perhaps the major role played by the public health nurse. although this part of the work goes largely un- noticed. The Ontario Nurses' Association feels that public health nurses, also known as community health nurses in some areas, will play a much greater role in community health in the 1980s. It is important for the public to become aware of the 'ser- vices offered by public health nurses, services that are paid for by their taxes. Public Health Nurses' Week has therefore been launched as a PUBLIC relations program to bring PUBLIC health nursing to the PUBLIC'S attention. So remember, although the PHN does not wear ,a uniform. she is indeed a "real" nurse and she provides a very real service to the community, looking out for the mental and physical well-being of all. Times- Advocate, September 28, 1979 Page 13A NOW AVAILABLE Best selling books by Canadian Authors and Records by Top Canadian Recording Stars Available only at EXETER TIMES -ADVOCATE To all the supporters and workers who made the 125th Exeter Fall Fair a big success ROY PEPPER; President, Exeter, Agricultural Society YOU SHOULD SEE WHAT WE SAW!! .If you have a fireplace or a Franklin stove, or whatever your woodcutting needs are. we have a John Deere chain saw. right for you. Choose from five models 30 to 70 cc's. 12-27 inch sprocket - nose guidebar Each has an -automatic oiler, and counterbalanced crankshaft. 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