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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 22, 1986 Letters Open letter to The Premier The Hon. David Peterson Premier, Province of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario Dear Mr. Peterson, In our meetings last summer ai " fall we advised you that the type of legislation contained in Bill 94 was totally unacceptable to the physicians of this province. We of- fered compromise solutions to your perceived problem, but you rebuffed us. Since the tabling of Bill 94 last December we have been unswer- ving in our opposition. During the winter and spring we offered fur- ther concessions which would have solved any percieved problem without resort to the sledge- hammer of legislation. Again you rebuffed us. - As an ultimate protest aginst Bill 94, the physicians of Ontario were forced to - withdraw all = but emergency services for a period of more than three weeks. After the Bill became law, the general with- drawal of services was ter- minated. This does not mean that physicians accept Bill 94. Far from it. Indeed, I must warn you that the - repeal of the Health Care Ac- cessibility Act is the overriding priority of the Ontario. Medical Association. It is bad law. It is unjust to both physicians and patients. The emigration of physicians, the closing of unique clinics and the cessation of special procedures, which you have already witnessed, are but the tip of the iceberg. Your legislation will cause irreparable harm to the health care system. All our available resources will be devoted to restoring the excellent system which your government has attacked. Your offer to negotiate a 'physicians' bill of rights" merely underscores our contention that the legislation is descriminatory and makes a sham of our civil liberties. Physicians want no more than the rights of all other citizens in society, including those rights abrogated by the Health Care Ac- cesibility Act. Sincerely yours, Richard H. Railton, M.D. President, Ont. Medical Assoc. Viewpoint But take a look at the movers and shakers on the world stage in 1986, and it's little wonder that kids turn to fantasy characters from movies and entertainment for their hero figures. Maybe kids actually believe that Rocky is a bona fide hero. Maybe they believe the same about rock stars, or a wrestler like Hulk. Hogan. Somehow, I doubt it. What I think has happened is that kids hear their parents bad-mouthing politicians, hear through television of yet another scandal in igh pi aces, they hear about hiro athilstes doing drugs, saey don't want any part of these people. they turn to the make-believe heroes that are pockage Holy wondor i ne PR Geparinnt of soe They turn to Hulk Hogan because he whups the bad guys every time. They turn to them because there are no alternatives. Hollywood and the music industry are just filling a need. They are filling the need every kid has for hero The real heroes have long since faded into the sunset of time, content in knowing they will rate at least a foot-note in the pages of history, just behind the chapter on Rocky XII. Editorial (From page 4) pics jut two summers away, are meant to serve as a warning to others: the use of illegal substances in amateur athletics simply will not be tolerated. : The suspensions are harsh indeed. Without federal funding help, the career of an amateur athlete who wants to compete at top level international meets is all but over. But we have to-agree with the posi- tion taken by the federal government in this matter. However, it is extremely ironic that six promising amateurs, who have worked very hard for the right to represent Canada suddenly find themselves on the outside looking in for use of anabolic steroids. Contrast that to what is going on in professional sports, where the players unions are fighting against mandatory testing for tional' drugs like cocaine. The world of pro sports was shocked recently when two promi- "recrea- The residents of the Port Perry Nursing Home and Villa celebrated Nursing Home Week recently with several fundraising activities, in- cluding a bowl-a-thon. The result was $387, which they decided to donate to the Alzheimers Society of Canada. Art Hyland and Ray Kane made the "big cheque" presentation last week to Elizabeth Fulford, a member of the Board of the Durham Alzheimers Society. Alzheimers is a mysterious disease that can strike any age. Medical research is starting to unravel some of the mysteries, but there still is no cure. Dona- tions like the one last week will help. Lights pledged at corners Two highway intersections in Scugog Township will get street- lights this year, even if the municipality has to cover the entire cost. The intersections, at Highway 7A and Durham Road 57 (north junc- tion into Caésarea) and at Highway 12 and Dortam Road 8 (Swamp Garage) are both considered by Township councillors to need lighting. Caesarea marina seeks a re-zoning Newbold's Marina on John St. in Caesarea has applied to the Township for a re-zoning which would allow the business to expand its restaurant and add four motel units. Danny Bryan, an Oshawa consul- tant who represents the Marina owners told members of Scugog council July 14, there are presently two motel units in the building. The owners want to add four more units in the building and up-grade the restaurant to attract Lake Scugog boaters. Mr. Bryan said the actual building would not need to be enlarged to do this. He told council the plans also call for 36 parking spots on the marina property on both the upper level and in front of the building. Ken Call, a neighbour who owns property nearby, told the council that residents of the area are con- cerned about the parking problems. Visitor almost drowns A Toronto man had to be revived at Port Perry Hospital after he fell into Lake Scugog Sunday morning. Durham Police said the man, a non-swimmer, was fishing from the end of the dock at Port Perry, when He said that while he has no objec- tions to four more motel units and a better restaurant, there should be a guarantee that the building won't be further enlarged for additional units. He was told by council that the zoning application would limit the number of units to six. Mr. Call said the present owners of the marina have been "good neighbours' and have worked hard to improve the business and the appearance of the building. A decision on the re-zoning ap- plication will be made by the coun- cil in the next three weeks. Short Term Deposits 127% 30 - 119 DAYS Interest Paid at Maturity Min. Deposit $5,000. Spocia) rates also available on other amounts 8.20% 30 - 59 DAYS Interest Paid at Maturity. Min. Deposit $100,000. The Township has been trying to get some financial assistance for the lighting from both Durham Region and the provincial government, without success. At the council meeting last week, the decision was made to go ahead with the plans for the lighting at these intersections. One further ai- tempt will be made to get some money from the provincial govern- ment, but if this fails, councillors are prepared to have Scugog foot the bill. "We've been talking about this long enough, let's get on with it," said area councillor Harvey Graham. Township council is also in- terested in putting up street lights at the corner of the Oshawa Road and Shirley Road, and at the corner of the Oshawa Road and Prince Albert Road. However, in a letter dated June 24, Durham Region Traf- fic Department said lighting at these locations is not warranted, based on the amount o: traffic, number of night accidents and visibility. Higher Interest on Your Investments Guaranteed Investment Certificates 0" 5 YEAR TERM Min. Deposit $500. Interest Paid Annually. nent American athletes died of drug-related causes. The drugs in question: cocaine. Last year, a host of professional baseball players were promised immunity if they testified in a cocaine trafficking case. How ironic that six Canadian amateurs are suspended for life for taking a substance they believed would help them perform, while pro athletes hitting and snorting the 'recreational' stuff just for quick high, are still plying their trade and making big bucks for doing it. It is more than ironic, it's a sad joke. he lost his balance and tumbled in- to the water. He apparently spent several minutes floundering about in the water before being hauled out. He was taken unconscious by am- bulance to the hospital. He was well enough to be released later in the day. STANDARD 4 TRUST Member ot Canada Deposit Insurance Corporaton 165 Queen St, Port Perry Tel. 985-8435 Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5 pm; Friday 9am to 6 pm; Saturday 9am to 1 pm