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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 18, I'J'J7 Page 5 Report from Queen's Park by John O'Toole Seniors Want Drug Benefit Answers A number of my senior citizen citizen constituents have called and written to me questioning the Ontario Drug Benefits copayment. copayment. Our Minister responsible for seniors, the Hon. Cam Jackson and our Minister of Health, the Hon. Jim Wilson, Covenant Reformed (Presbyterian) Church (RPCGA) located at Knox Christian School, Old Sctigog Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship after the service. Committed to Reformed Standards in praeliec and teaching. Emphasis on Biblical Solutions for modem problems. The place for people who lake the Ilihle seriously. Pastor Rev. Gus Giancllo, M.Div. Pastor (005) 576-7565 If busy, Oflicc: (905) 725-6348 OJ P have responded. On July 15, 1996, we introduced a plan which meant that seniors with certain certain incomes would pay a $100.00. deductible as well as a dispensing fee of $6.11 per prescription. Unfortunately, the $100.00 fee did not cover a whole year. On April 1, 1997, seniors were asked to pay an additional $100.00. We have changed this so that the copayment copayment will now cover sixteen sixteen months from April 1, 1997 to July 31, 1998. I believe this change is in response to the seniors who inquired. Furthermore, from now on, seniors who enter the plan mid year will only pay for those months that they were entitled to the seniors drug benefit. I might add that Dr. Ann Phillips, a member of the Ontario Advisory Committee (OACHA) advised our minister, minister, "Ontario has the best drug plan in North America". Senior citizens in Ontario pay Ü>t. holm's gttgltcmt Cljurcïj Temperance St. S., Bowmanville SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1997 TRINITY IV 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion EACH WEDNESDAY IN JUNE: 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laying-on-of-Hands for Healing 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Service __ oj p Rector-The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B.A., S.T.B, â>t. -Paul's titteb Cljurcïj ©J.P. 178 Church Street Bowmanville Rev. Nancy J. Knox, B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Douglas Dewell Church Secretary: Helen Mclnnes 623-7361 SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1997 SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 a.m. "Fear and Faith" . il.ii mi yniu/j toi h in .o:,zi'j, Nursery Cnrpfpr PJ-p-f5c)tqol Children Every $un<lny- j ; If you're new, to Bowmanville, we invite you to make St. Paul's your church home. EÉ O-jlfy 2 5 til cdfnnLusxi.a'iy y.uns. 24, /ÇÇ7 Jlovc ecA/iaiitijn i i toî» tc Bubble Gum Blowing Contest during the Sidewalk Sale Saturday, June 21st at Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. West, Bowmanville The fun begins at H a.m. -12 noon 4 Divisions: Pre Teen Teen Adult Senior Winning Prize: Photo T-Shirt The event co-sponsored by a Lange's Photo Hooper's Jewellers x ]| " You 're Invited to an OPEN HOUSE to view quality eyewear by NEOSTYLE and SILHOUETTE Wednesday, June 25,1997 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. If interested in an evening of fun and fashion, in a friendly atmosphere, feel free to join us. For more information please contact our office Dr. K. A. McPherson and Associates 45 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, Ontario OPTOMETRIST 623-3252 less for drugs than any other province. The Trillium Drug Plan lias been expanded to cover an additional 144,000 low- income citizens with high drug needs. If you have any questions on this important change, please call my constituency constituency office, 697-1501 or L/D 1-800-661-2433. The Minister of Education announced a new demanding curriculum for students from grades I to 8. The new curriculum curriculum for math and language language has been developed by educators and will put our Ontario children at the head of the class. Our new Ontario Curriculum replaces the Common Curriculum introduced introduced by the previous government government in 1995. Parents and teachers complained that the old curriculum was vague and too broad. Our rigorous curriculum curriculum combined with regular regular testing and standardized report cards will allow parents parents to understand how their child is progressing from year to year. Language and problem solving skills are important and we must have the best education for our children. The other subject curriculum is being developed and will be introduced later this year. Teachers will receive preparation preparation over the summer and during the transition period. It is my understanding that in the fall of 1997, the secondary secondary reform will be complete complete with an introduction in the fall of the 1998 school year. I believe the new collective collective bargaining legislation will be introduced before the summer recess. This week, the legislature will begin sitting sitting Monday to Thursday until midnight. These extended extended sessions will allow more debate time to bring forward legislation from second reading. reading. Over die summer, most members will have a couple of weeks off and spend the balance of July and August travelling the province to gather input on current legislation. legislation. In the next couple of weeks, I will outline the bills that have been assigned for public input. If you are interested interested in attending or submitting submitting input to any legislation, please contact my office. I have been fortunate to have two co-op students assisting in our constituency office this past school year, Ryan Bones from Bowmanville High School and Mike Russo from Courtice High School. Both students have learned the importance of customer service, how to operate our telephones and computer systems systems as well as other duties like reading the local papers and following up on items. Confidential information at our constituency office is only handled by our permanent permanent staff. I must thank both high schools for allowing their students students to gain first hand office and political experience. Most importantly, I want to thank both Ryan and Mike for their very capable assistance. On their visit to Queen's Park, I am sure they enjoyed both the history of the legislature legislature and watching the government government ministers answering the opposition's daily questions. Next school year, we have another student and, for me, it is important to listen and watch the students mature in their skills and for us to understand what is important to our students first hand. As our weather warms up and we spend more time outside, outside, we must watch the sun's UV rays. My thought for the week: "If you want a place in the sun, be prepared to put up with a few blisters". I iS# It- Sèu'M and 1 rfd&iyi/yn ddfout/eyfc-yd to if wi// cc/chrate their ir] Mi 251/ fyQèddôny Cd/miwenamj- J , cat tT/anc 2tth ^ • ---r-; tyOit/ oar hove, sp&ik t--* --hlk ijcttr fit ati/y Optimists Thank Newcastle Guides Connie Troxvsse (right), president of the Optimist Club of Newcastle, presents Guider Lorna McSwan with a framed certificate certificate of appreciation on June 12 to say thank-you to the girls of the 3rd Newcastle Guides who have been doing the dishes after the Optimist meetings. The certificate came with a cheque for $100 which instantly prompted "visions of a tent" for the thankful McSwan. Parliamentary Report by Alex Shepherd 9 MP Blasts Media 9 First and foremost thank you to everyone who supported supported my bid for re-election. Be assured that I will continue representing all people in Durham to the best of my ability. ability. Just some passing thoughts on the campaign: As I went door-to-door, it very quickly occtired to me that the potential potential destruction of Canada's health care system was an issue that loomed in people's minds. Although this is primarily a provincial government concern concern 1 believe we can enjoy better quality health care for less money. The fact is Canadians are one of the largest spenders on health care in the world. Peuple, are concerned that the provincial government is hell-bent on reducing health care spending without taking the time to measure the quality of service provided to Ontarians. , , ^Patients' must 'come first. Not the doctor's, nurses, "support "support staff or public service unions. Wé have to ask ourselves ourselves if patients are happy with access to the system. Are there better ways to operate our hospitals? Can home care and pharmacare be improved? As I said, it is not primarily federal jurisdiction. But, I told people I would host a health care forum where they could voice their views on the issue. I am now working toward a date to fulfill that commitment. commitment. Universal health care - not a system for the rich and another one for the rest of us - will prevail. How it is made to work and how quality should be measured must be left up to Canadians. Now that I have come full circle, having been elected twice, I have some observation on the frailty of our political system. Many people, and particularly particularly the media, like to throw around the term "accountability" "accountability" to describe what characteristic characteristic is most needed from elected officials. That's fair enough. But how do you get accountability from the media? They are the main expression of political ideas from elected officials to the public. There were some very pro- Tourist Centre From page 4 lured into Clarington. The additional dollars should he invested on attracting attracting new visitors through the municipality's web site, newspaper advertising (offer to mail the tourist guide) and participation at trade exhibitions exhibitions outside of Clarington, If a central tourist station is still desired in tile proposed area, reconsider partnering witli the Flying Dutchman Hotel to facilitate (interactive electronic kiosk etc.) the needs for such a centre, It is important that all aspects of a 'marketing mix' he considered to maximize the return on lax payers dollars! dollars! I'tntl Reesor Bowmanville found issues in this election to do with how we as Canadians treat each other. So, how could the hacks and scribes of the media refer to the campaign as "boring" when journalism of the highest order was needed to inform Canadians of these issues and how they affect them? An election isn't the time for media to be trite. It amazes me to read editorials editorials complaining about the political system when reporters didn't even take the time to pick up the phone and ask me the questions. One local paper ran an editorial editorial headline, "Congratulations Shepherd - now get back to work." But when are these reporters going to get back to the profession of journalism? That profession is more than me merely writing answers to questions they fax me that they then haphazardly slap onto a page of their newspaper newspaper between the ads. I want to,thank till. Durham voters for participating in the electoral process. You have my assurance that all people will be represented. I hope the local media will think about its own accountability accountability to its readership and get out of the office, cover a story, and find out what is going on. The print media owe that much to the people of Durham. Hi, I'm C.A.R.A. and it's my 2nd Birthday Celebration! You're Invited!! PLACE: Clipps &Crafts, 19 Temperance St. Bowmanville DATE: Sat., June 21st TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SPONSOR: Clipps & Crafts ALSO: Clipps & Crafts is having a hamster race at 1:30. All proceeds go to PET-CONNECTION for homeless animals. Clarington Pet-Connection Telephone: 623-6631 or contact our Adoption Centres: Rene's Used Books, 69 King St. W, Bowmanville Courtice Flea Market, Courtice Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc. Phm. If you are pregnant, don't take any medications until you check with your doctor or pharmacist. Some medications can be harmful to the baby. Two chemicals that you certainly shouldn't take are nicotine and alcohol. In an attempt to reduce drug costs, many drug plans are paying only for certain brands and groups of drugs. This can result in your medication looking different than before. We will tell you when these changes are made, but if your prescription is different-looking and you aren't told, call your pharmacist to check. If you are allergic to pollens, try to avoid going outside when pollen counts are high: on dry, windy days, late evenings or early mornings. You should also keep your windows closed when you are sleeping. Air conditioning is helpful provided it recirculates indoor air instead of drawing it in from the outside. Other allergies are caused by dust mites that live off the dead skin we shed usually onto our mattresses. If you sniffle or sneeze when you lie on your bed, you might look into getting special mattress and pillow covers to help this problem. There has been much controversy over recent years about the safety and efficacy of certain antihistamines. We will be glad to clarify any uncertainties you may have on this subject. Drop In and see us soon. Pharmacist Orthotist Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Ltd. 222 King St. East Bowmanville, Ont. Free Deliveries (905) 623-7611 © j.p. Hooper's Jewellers Back to the 50's Prices During our 50's Festival Sidewalk Sale June 19 - 20 - 21 ww HuunpiBEEi Sale Hours Mon. - Wed, 9 • Tliurs. 9 - 9 Fri. 9 - 9 Sat. 9 - 5 Hooper's Jewellers Ltd. " Your Family Jewellers for Over 50 Years " 39 King St, W„ Bowniiuivillu Telephone 623-5747