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See See Page 4 —Halton Hille This Week; Wednesday; Februaty: By Florence Wilkinson I wonder how The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD. knows that I am over 50? I know that the other per- son in this house who is under fifty did not get a similar letter, there- mailing. That means that somehow, school.” The challenge, thrown down by start taking control of my own health and medical care. This may be good advice. fore the letter was. not a blanket someone is “telling secrets out of the letter, is to make a difference in how long I’ll live. In an underlined and set apart sentence, it tells me to Seutors for the the minute one has an appointment with the medical system, the sys- tem expects to have full control. This is not to say that the people working in the system are anti- patient. It is just a part of systems that when one asks for the exper- tise from the professional it is expected that one will go through the system. This systemic grasp on anyone who ventures into any system for help, information, or just curiosity seems to be part of the madness of today’s living. Why should a person have to carry from mailbox to trash box anywhere up to ten up to ten unso- (Did everyone in our community who is over 50 receive a mailing from Johns Hopkins? If so, imag- ine the weight the mail carriers had to move around!) As seniors, we are urged by more than the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions to take control of our own health. Our own Canadian medical institutions are urging us to control our visits to the doctor, and to be more careful of the drugs which we take. The medical profession, within it’s own systems, are taking steps to make health practices more efficient for less money from our tax dollar. We have inadvertently let the Certainly I would like to - indeed _ licited letters a week? When I order have had the desire for some time - n¢ thing I became the depository systems Bete OYeR an cena to do just that. However, does our for all kinds of other related - and ize us. Those of us who remember system allow one to do such a unrelated - requests (or opportuni- _ times before systems may be called thing? My experience has been that ties if one wishes to look upon upon to reverse the trend. Grey Happy Birthday Donna Stl crazy ofter abl these years! & With love from your family / power, here’s a challenge! When It Comes to Capturing Hearts... NOBODY DOES IT BETTER! Sunday February 14, 1993. st = OF Hin 85 Chamber OF Commence 7 The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce were pleased to present J.J. Electronics with Business of the Month for their excellent service and efficiency. Presenting the award was, Allan Robertson, owner, Jan Janula and his wife Jozefa, and, Chamber Manager, Terry Jackson. Photo by Laura Salverda Love Fraser .. Your Valentine Headquarters! BALLOON BOUQUETS Q Love Bunch ih Q Teddy Hugs & Kisses Y Hearts 'N Flowers You Should Think About Your RRSP As Much As You Dream About Your Retirement We are in the business of - just to name a few - fresh flowers (roses - carnations) X & floral arrangements candy, “itunes eFials evaluating options that fit your balloon air arrangements eects phis, and ten: : FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE managing the opportunities... WE WILL DELIVER candidly and objectively, Friday Feb. 12 with no vested interest a BS Saturday’ Feb. 13 but yours. ‘ Sunday Feb. 14 | if MONEY 348 Guelph Street iP Georgetown FINANCIAL PLANNING ceNTRE (416) 873-1877 Main St.S. Georgetown 873-2334 ~ 80 Outlets Across Canada for Financial Advice ~