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mrn c11Tm~ en~aFbur 2 97~ Drama Workshop's Donations to Hospital Foundation TI the spirit of Chrlstmnas, Dr. Karen MePherson encouraged her patients and their familles to donate their old and unused spectacles. Dr. McPhersoii donated $5.00 for every pair received during the month of December to the Memorial From Parliam eut Hili Alex Shepherd, M.P. Durham Canada's health care sys- tem will be there in the future for those who need it. And It won't be based on a person's ability to pay. It was a federal Liberal gov- erriment who brought Canadians national health care tI the first place and we wfil safeguard the systemn and the principles of the Canada Health Act. Provincial politicians who wlsh to tamper with thiÉs sys- tem will see theïr funding cut Just as Alberta and British Columbia did. Both provinces re-thought their positions lni very short order. The National Forum on Health bas now made its final report public. Canada spends more money, per capita on health cane, than any other OECD country. Canadians curnently pay over $72 billion a year or $2,500 each towand health care. I guess an analogy could be drawn between that and home heating., Your fuel bill rises and you discover people leavlng the windows open, door seals need to be replaced, and the ineulation needs: an upgrade. You also consider alternative forme of fuel. These problems don't mean you are going to freeze, It Just meane thlngs have to be run more efficiently. That's the way It le with health care. H ospital Foundation. As a behalf of the Lions Club, in resuit, Mrs. Mary Fletcher, their fight against }lindness. Treasurer of the Foundation The monues wll be used Board, gratefully accepted a towards the purcflase of an cheque in the amount of eye bed - a special stretcher $380.00 from Dr. equipped so that a patient McPherson. does not have to be moved Mr. Bob Simpson, in turn to an operating table for accepted the spectacles on cataract surgery. Provincial politicians who blame Ottawa for cuts to healthcare and hospital dlo- sures are really shirking their responsibilities and engaging in the age old "don't blame me" attitude which I person- ally, along with the average Canadian, are getting quite fed up with. Yes transfer payrnents to the provinces were reduced but by leas than what we cut our own direct expenditures. The process of education bot- toms out in another year and begins to rise again. The whole object of the exercise is to make medicare affordable and more efficient. It is time for the health care system to change. Why do you have to go to the hospital to get insured cane when family membens who care for ili parents, chul- dren or relatives do not get reimbursed for ou0 of pocket expenses? Clearly nursing care in the home is cheaper. Health care workers will tell you that in many cases positive results often occur when patients are in a friendly environiment. And what about pharma- care? The multinational drug companies wth their patent protection, cumbersome dis- tribution and dispensing sys- tem cause drugs to be overly expensive. Ask anyone who bas recently filled a prescrip- tion. Why not have a. national purchasing systemi where the health care systeff can get economies of scale? Setting prices for certain drugs would also protect the consumer. Hospitals are seeing too many patients who do not require acute care and we, as a society, need to develop habits that contribute to our wellness. Health care needs to be more focused on raising awareness about how we can maintain our bealth 'as opposed to being remunerat- ed based on sickness. Watchin g an American senior citizen havlng a heart attack in the U.S. whlle telling his friend, a retired American doctor, not to take him to hospital because it would mean financial ruin ha s con- vinced me that universality and access are important principles which must be maintained in Canada. Canada's health care engine only needs a tune up not a trip to the wrecking yard. The provinces that fail to recognize this wIll have the federal govermnent to face. "Ail in the Il Lori Kay A group of actors in the Bowmanville area have done the almost impossible. The talented cast of «Ail In The Ttming" is making comedy appear easy. Everyone can see the results next week, February 12-15, when the Bowmanville Drama Workshop presents their new comedy at 8 p.m. ir the High School Theatre. This play is a witty adult comdey of five uniquely funny one-act plays. For instance, ti "Words Words Words" three chlmparzees have been assigred to type Shakespeare's Hamlet. Playlng the roles of the liter- ary primates are Vie Goad, Maurice Charland and Catherine MacLean. Vie Goad plays the chimp that refuses to perform for this odd experiment. Since 1977, he has made audiences laugh wlth his unforgettable performances in both come- dies and musicals. This rime however, Goad says, "Whle it might appear to be easy to performn as a chimpanzee, it isr't." Maurice Charland adds, "It's a challenge to convey the actions and habits of a chimp while you're delivering your lines." Charlard, who appeared ti the Farmn Show, is having fun with his part as the chimp determiùned to write Hamlet. Completirg the trio is Catherine MacLean, makcing her first appeanance with the Workshop. 'This role's great fun", she says, "and I've found the Bowmanville Workshop really welcorntng-. Catherine acted in plays at college and ming" belongs to other area theatre groups. M1'e Sure Thing" is a witty story about people meeting for the first time and being unable to find the rlght topies of conversation. The actors in this play are also newcomers to the Workshop and judging from rehearsals, it won't be the last play for either Mel Koenderman or Colin Crawley. -fThe script was impressive and so dialogue-based," says Mel Koenderman who plays the role of Betty. A history and english teacher, she did some acting in high school and said, I thought that it would be fun to do a play again." Mel says that the predicament in "The Sure Thing", is a familiar one to many. Playing the role of Bill, the persistent would-be-sultor, is Colin Crawley. When asked why he decided to audition, he sald, "I had enjoyed watch- ing the Bowmanville Drama Workshop and decided that it was time to give it a try." These are just two of the plays that make Up "AUi n The Timing". Opening night proceeds are being donated to the Rotary Club. That evening also marks the return of the talented BHS Sax Quartet, who are giving a special pre-show per- formance. Reserve your tick- ets today by calling 436-2899 or 697-2380. Seats are only $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/seniors. Recycle Clark Famnily Chira>practic Ctentre Practice of Chropractic & Acupuncture TEN WARNING SIGNS (of an unheaithy spine) Often when 1 meet people and they find out Fra a chiropractor they-ll say things like "I've neyer had low back pain, but MIl give you a call if I ever do." Now, it is true that we can eliminate low back pain, but, there are many other indications for seeking the services of a chiropractor. Here are the ten warning signs of an unhealthy spine. *You can't twist or turn your head or hips to either side easily and equal ly. For exarnple, you have trouble backmng your car out of your drive way due to a stiff neck. *You are often fatigued. An unbalanced spine means your muscles have to work harder, draining your energy. *One leg appears shorter than the other. This cau be caused by an imbal- ance of the hip bontes or the muscles attached to them. " You have poor posture. " You have headaches. back aches, sore or tender spots in the muscles or joints. " Your foot flares out when walking. l he heels of your shoes wear out unevenly. *You can't take a satisfying deep breath. The joints of the spine and ribs need to function properly to facilitate adequate breathing. *You injure yourself more easily titan you used to. *You experience numbness or pain or clumisiness in the hands or feet. If you, or a family member or a friend experience any of these warn- ing signs it is time to consult your chiropractor. With our effective techniques we eliminate the cause, then your body eliminates the symptoms. Only a chiropractor can tel you if your health problems wil respond to chiropractie treatment. CalI today and gel back into life! Dr. Clark practises chiropractic and acupuncture in the Village of Newcastle. His number is 987-9900. Recycle Please 1