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Page 6 The Clarington/Couriicc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, February 13, 1999 MPP Following Up on Ambulance Redirection John O'Toole Column The debate this week in Ottawa over the British Columbia court ruling on child pornography has been very upsetting. Furthermore, the decision by the Federal Liberal Caucus and Justice Minister, Anne McLellan, to allow this matter to be decided by the British Columbia Supreme Court is political neglect. Clearly this lack of action prevents prevents the public from having input and it allows the justice system to make decisions that clearly don't reflect the wishes of the people. Governments make the laws and the courts interpret these laws. If the law is unclear, it is up to the political leadership to consult the population and clarify it. I have had numerous calls on this issue even though it is a federal matter. Every constituent called the B.C. court decision a disgrace. Canadians do not want to allow pedophiles considered considered acceptable. I wonder how our local federal member voted on this moral issue? I have had a number of calls this week on the emergency room backlog backlog in Toronto hospitals. One constituent constituent advised me that there had been eight ambulance redirects from Toronto to Lakeridgc Health - Bowmanvillc and I am now following following up on these incidents. The Toronto Hospital's decision to not perform a lung transplant last week due to a shortage of beds has received some media coverage. In an unusual circumstance last Thursday, two sets of lungs and a kidney and pancreas became available available to the hospital. Of that, the Toronto Hospital was only able to perform two of the three possible transplants. This facility is one of two in Ontario that perform the complicated lung transplant operation, operation, (London ■ Health Sciences Centre is the other). I have asked the Minister of Health about how this particular event happened. If it is determined following an investigation of the hospital's decision decision that this was a result of , restructuring, I want to be clearly on record for demanding that this docs not reoccur. I feel it is important to say how ever, that since 1995, the average number of lung transplants in Ontario has increased from 29 per year (1991-1994) to 34. Still, I cannot help sympathizing with the individual who was not able to have the operation. It is difficult difficult to imagine what they and their family members are experiencing. experiencing. On a more encouraging note, the Prime Minister and the provincial provincial premiers were recently in Ottawa and made a commitment on providing more money for health care. Every province in Canada is struggling with the federal government's government's cut of $6.8 billion from our health care system. Toronto hospitals hospitals arc going through major restructuring, while regional hospitals, hospitals, like Lakeridgc, are poised to expand their services. The stories in the media about the lung transplant transplant operation have created a focus and immediate reaction. I hope I am not becoming too jaded and cynical. Ontario spends more per person on health care than any other province. We have not cut health care spending. In fact in 1995, health care spending was $17.4 billion billion and it is now over $19 billion. Under the direction of health care professionals we are expanding home care and long term care to free up beds in hospitals for emergency emergency and critical care needs. This restructuring is directed at moving services closer to the patient. People in Durham can now get MRIs, dialysis, increased cancer treatment treatment as well as other specialized treatments right here in our community. community. Naturally, this puts pressure on Toronto hospitals hospitals that no longer have to provide services to the extent that they have for Durham residents in the past. These changes arc going to take time. There will be difficult situations situations during this transition. transition. Do you recall the "Fair Share Health Campaign" iii the Durham Hospital community in 1994/95? During that campaign, it was pointed out that health care spending per person person in Toronto was about $900.00 while the provincial average, was about $650.00 and in Durham it was about $450.00 per person. Wc are moving to a system that will give every person a fair share of health care spending. This past week, Minister Dave Johnson announced that the Ministry of Education is considering considering implementing a new policy on behaviour in our schools. Locally, we have had incidents in our schools where the learning environment was disrupted because of one or two students engaging in actions considered intimidating and even threatening, to other students and staff. This topic has been discussed discussed in other provinces, most recently in British Columbia. Naturally our young people have rights, but they also have responsibilities. responsibilities. The vast majority of students do not want violence in our schools. There must be a clear code of conduct conduct outlining the consequences for an individual's actions. Our teachers teachers are not police and it must be difficult difficult for them to teach while trying to manage the learning environment. environment. The press made a big deal out of the whole "uniform" issue, but I think that a point has been missed. We want everyone in our schools to be dressed appropriately and to Report from Queen's Park by John O'Toole "KRACO" CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Est 1975 .UN • O/z. 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Since many people make gifts of appreciated property, the heirs should recognize that disposition on their parents' deaths would have to include any capital gains tax, whereas the life insurance is paid to the designated beneficiaries, beneficiaries, free of probate and estate administration Ices and the donor's debts. Gift planning with life insurance enables individuals to practice practice philanthropy while giving something back in a cost effective effective manner to their communities and the organizations whose work they support. The combination of pro-active philanthropy philanthropy with lax-advantaged estate planning yields important benefits for donors, their chosen charities and the community as a whole. Today's contributor is Don Hutton, a member of CEPC who can be reached at 623-7688. Disclaimer - No reader should act on the basis of any comments contained in this article without obtaining professional advice from his/her own advisor(s). Bowmanville Toastmasters Despite the icy forecast and the foggy night Bowmanvillc Toastmasters met for a stimulating evening on February 2, 1999. Under the able chairmanship of Toastmaster Irene Konzchmmn Toastmasters considered the longevity of ideas. For the impromptu speeches, Table Topics Master Toastmaster Jeff Hancock led the assembly through a scries of ages and windfalls as each dreamed of the disposal of their riches. Toastmaster JelT Hancock provided food for thought as lie explained the tax pitfalls for unprepared seniors. For his efforts, he earned the best speaker trophy, The evaluation trophy was won by Toastmaster Connie Nelson. We shared the evening with two guests. Come and join us any Tuesday evening 7:30 - 9:30 to see Toastmasters in action. For more information please phone 623-3527 or 623-2243. AÉ 1m Mm know that violence and disrespect are unacceptable. If you want to address the uniform uniform issue, let's start by getting rid of the baseball caps. At one time, gentlemen used to remove their hat as a sign of respect when they walked by a woman. Perhaps wc do not have to go that far, but there must be some symbolism in this hat issue as there is in our entire manner manner of dress. Let us not miss the point here. School is first a place to learn not just language and math but socialization socialization skills as well. Every one of us must have more respect for our schools and the important opportunity opportunity they offer our youth. I firmly believe that our educators need our support on this matter. If you have an opinion on this subject, I want to hear from you* please call (905) 697-1501 or 1- 800-661-2433. by Telma R. Grant r.p.t. A Case of Left Knee Pain Question: Telma I have left knee pain. Could you tell me your approach to the evaluation and treatment of knee pain? I will illustrate my approach to evaluation and treatment with the following case study. My patient came in with left knee pain secondary to knee problems problems from his high school days and he reported that his knee pain was aggravated aggravated by running and skating. When I examined his knee, the pain was on the inner aspect of the knee joint. It was localized to around the joint line and around the knee cap or patella. We found that on examination, his hamstrings hamstrings were tight and his knee had good joint mobility, mobility, but he had a lot of tenderness tenderness on the inside of the knee joint. I did a whole body evaluation evaluation and found that his head was shifted right on his neck. This predisposed his body weight to fall over his right leg, flattening the right arch of the foot. Hence, there was a twist put on the left lower leg and a considerable strain on the knee because the left lower leg now has to twist internally internally in order to compensate compensate for the body being tilted tilted to the right. I did a trial treatment that day with electrical acupuncture acupuncture to his right jaw, his left ankle and his left hamstring hamstring insertion. |( We checked for active movements pre and post treatment. The active movement that we did was hip mobility, back mobility and neck mobility. All of these improved post treatment. treatment. The patient was also taught stretches and strengthening as part of his rehab program. Interestingly enough, his right arch reformed, it has noticeably improved and was not as flat immediately after the treatment. The approach that I use in evaluation and treatment treatment of injuries is called the G.A.M.E. plan and it stands for the Grant Approach to Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment. I have developed it over a period of four years and it employs a whole body approach to evaluation. The purpose of evaluation evaluation is to find out where movement in the patient's body is restricted. The lack of movement contributes to other joints being subject to more strain and it is these joints and muscles that end up presenting symptoms. In evaluation we are trying to find the contributing contributing factors to the patient's symptoms, so that treatment treatment can be used more to treat causes , rather than to merely treat the symptoms. Grant Physiotherapy is located at: 214 King St. E., Bowmanville (905) 623-2783 PLAY YOUR BEST GAME FOR LIFE! I HAMPTON SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION Thursday, February 18,1999,7 - 9 p.m. (upstairs) and Sunday, March 7,1999,2 - 4 p.m. (upstairs) Hampton Community Centre Old Scugog Road, Hampton Registration Fee $75.00 Late Fee $10.00 A.v there are limits on the number of players per team, resist ration is on a first come basis. Please bring your child's Health Card(s) and Birth Ccrtificate(s). If you require additional information please call: Sandy Alton (905) 263-2476 or Kathy Bradley (905) 263-4453 See you there!! ■ ©. 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