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ti a ao ad ES CU Na Re - "Scugpg's Community Newspaper of Choice" a -------- . od @heiPol he 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONT. - LOL 1B7 PHONE (905) 985-7383 FAX (905) 985-3708 The Port Perry Star is authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, for cash payment of postage. Second Class Mall Registration 0265 Subscription Rates: 1 Year - $32.10 6 Months - $17.65 Foreign - $90.95 Includes $2.10 GST Includes $1.15GST Includes $5.95 GST Editorial Comment New thinking for hospitals At a time when the very survival of the nation's health care system is in question, and constant demands for cost-effectiveness are being made on public institutions, it's good to hear about initiatives like the one being undertaken by Durham Region hospitals. As of next month, they'll be wired, so to speak, able to communicate through a newly- created data base of patient information. The Durham Region Health Information System will integrate the information gathered at each institution, allowing an on-site search of records, even if they've been compiled elsewhere. The potential for savings is encouraging, and doesn't mean a reduction of service. Instead, the system promises to end duplication of tests and procedures. And there's the obvious benefit to patients. Information on prior conditions and history, allergies and the like will be there, allowing physicians to follow the proper course of action and avoid mistakes. If there's a drawback, it's the perception of an invasion of privacy. But those who are creating the system have pledged that information 'won't be entered without a patient's consent and even then, it. can be accessed by relatively few people with knowledge of the system and its passwords. Ensuring the survival of our health care system and its universality depends on new thinking. The powers that be at Queen's Park do not view medicare as unassailable; indeed, they and the feds have proven as much repeatedly. So when an initiative like this comes along it should be applauded, and encouraged. New | ways of doing business are needed to protect a precious institution. EEE: 55 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 17, 1942 Miss Lola Gerrow has gone to Toronto where she will attend Dental College. Mr. and Mrs. Henshaw Sr., have moved to Port Perry. : | The first double wedding was held in Blackstock United Church when Susan Van Camp became the bride of Stephen Saywell, and Olive Van Camp was united in marriage to Rev. W.F. Riding of Montreal. 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 18, 1952 Rev. J.C. Clough of Toronto was welcomed to Port Perry this week as new Rector of the Church of the Ascension. At the Port Perry Fair, Ralph Honey of Seagrave won first prize for the best Holstein Heifer Jr. Cow. Miss Jessie MacArthur, Blackstock, will attend Toronto University. : Dr. J.B. Lundy has been on a motor trip through Ontario and Quehec with his brother, Mr. T.H.D. Lundy of Vancouver. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 19, 1957 Member of the Garacn 8.Oriao Newspapar dssod W¥ CNA HY fl ov sie yy BUSINESS OFFICE ) OMCOMGE. uoviioncsinnpinions Gayle Stapley Accounting.......Judy Ashby, Janet Rankin Retail Sales......Kathy Dudley, - EDITORIAL: Publisher................. J. Peter Hvidsten General Manager ....Don Macleod Managing Editor..... Jeff Mitchell News Reporters .....Chris Hall, ; Freelance - Heather McCrae, John B. McClelland Richard Drew, Scott Ashby 188 Mary Street - Port Perry, Ont. Heather Callan PRODUCTION Trudy Empringham, Rhonda Mulcahy, Pam Hickey, Barb Bell, Robert Taylor, ADVERTISING Advertising Mgr. .......... Don Macleod Sales: Myra Futa, Deb McEachern, Barb Hillier, Cindy Jobin, Gail Morse, Deborah Tiffin, Gini Todd VERIF ED [ST STERN glob) WELL, T ACCUSED HIM OF BEING DRUNK, AND HE VOLUNTEERED TO WALK A STRAIGHT LINE TO PROVE THAT HE WASN'T .. Po RT Pe RRY I eo ¢ 2D. ms MW MAN ( =) le -- P= EX : KapDA PoRT PERRY STAR Military should address noise issue To the Editor: Canada's new chief of defense, General Maurice Baril, pledged a new era of openness after a long, drawn out hearing on the fiasco in the Somalia Affair. It is reported that Baril has earned a reputation for being a straight-talk- ing reformer who is not afraid to admit to the military's problems. | Our native people for many years have been crying for attention in the Canadian North against the unrelenting and incessant over- We all know how pernicious repetitive noises of any type become; so much so we in the inhab- ited south readily have legislated bylaws against noise and pollution. The roar and thunder of low flying jets must certainly become unbearable to the natives, their children and the feeding and nursing ani- mals. Trauma and death may not be as dramatic as the Somalia affair, but it certainly is just as final. If our military tribunals could rightly have The Village of Brooklin is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, so October 1. Musical selections will be by for the oat couple of weeks Remember When will feature photos from this thriving little community just south of Port Perry. Above is a photo of ) Mr. and irs. W. Stone and Mr. and Mrs. the Brooklin railway station taken about 1910. SoU Hall A374 104 the 1977-73 Year. Past head flights by our military jets. WHEN....? Bob Flett enjoyed a trip to the United States where they visited the Pabst Dairy Farms and Chicago. Mr. Hugh Baird is in Peebles, Ohio, where is is representing Canada at the World's Plowing Match. John Jefford requested a $100 grant from council for the Boy Scouts and' permission to canvas for funds for an extension to the Scout Hall. Permission was granted. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, September 21, 1977 The establishment of a sheltered workshop for mentally handicapped adults received a MN set-back when the building they were looking 8 atin Uxbridge was sold for a Ford dealership. kl After nine years as a government backbencher, Ontario Riding M.P. Norm Cafik was sworn in as the new minister of state for municipalities. Dr. Tom Millar is to give two piano concerts at the Town Hall 1873 on September 30 and a ™ . . - * 1 . R-- . . & 0 5.4 pom pry Y X Sag 5) - Lg Chopin, Schubert and Debussy. Doug Farndale was elected chairman of chairman is Bill Brock.