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The real culprit A MIDLAND physician, in a letter he recently sent to Premier David Peterson, said he (the doctor) felt the focus of the Ontario government (and the federal government) on extra billing by doctors "is a red herring." One can't help but tend to agree with the doctor who points to the real culprit: serious underfunding of the health care system in our country. In his letter to Queen's Park, Dr. Robert Archer noted, "I feel that doctors have been forced into a corner and will now become quite militant in the future."' He told this newspaper, none of the physicians in this are have opted out nor do any of them extra-bill. Meanwhile, Metro's 5,000 doctors plan to withdraw volunteer services from hospital committees and stage a health care accessibility week of their own to protest Ontario's proposed ban on extra-billing. It would appear the battle lines are being drawn with possibly patients caught in the middle. One can only hope when the OMA appears before a committee of MPPs later this month doctors will be able to get their message across, that it's serious underfunding of the health care system in general and no extra-billing in particular that's the fly in the ointment. An act of caring MARCH IS Red Cross Month. Whether in this month or any other, Red Cross is ready. In Ethiopia a Canadian nurse works 16 hours a day, seven days a week, to help the diseased and starving victims of famine. In Barrie, a small group of volunteers springs into action.to help individuals and families left homeless following last spring's devastating tornadoes. In Calgary a businessman gives up his lunch hour to donate blood - his contribution to ensuring sufficient blood is available for those who need it. These unrelated acts of caring are examples of what the Red Cross - and Red Cross volunteers - do every day, every year, cee Canada and around the world. They're ready. Ready to elp. In Canada, Red Cross volunteers raise funds for the victims of disaster and armed conflict around the world. They recruit blood donors, work at clinics, and give blood. They provide emergency aid, and they work to prevent accidents and fatalities bag the teaching of accident prevention, first aid and water safety. The Red Cross reaches out to help the members of our cities and towns through a range of community-based programs and services. Red Cross volunteers visit the sick and the elderly, and teach fitness programs for senior citizens. They make temporary loans of sickrooms equipment free-of-charge. They offer a free tracing and reunion service to family member separated by war or disaster. The Red Cross develops educational programs for young people on safety, health and international awareness, and encourages young people to develop their skills through voluntary service. In so many ways, every day, the Red Cross provides the means for ordinary people to translate their concern for others into practical assistance. But the Red Cross can only do it with your help. So please give generously during your local Red Cross campaign. Help keep Red Cross ready! A fine Canadian JEAN CHRETIEN, the 52-year-old MP for Saint-Maurice, stunned Parliament and indeed the nation last week by resigning as a member of Parliament. The charismatic "'little guy from Shawinigan" will be missed in the House, for he was truly one of a kind. An enormously popular politician, the former Liberal MP's departure from the national politician scene came abruptly last Thursday after emerging from a 30-minute meeting in Liberal leader John Turner's office. Jean Chretien's outstanding politcal career was easily highlighted by him be handed the monumental task of patriating the Constitution. His populist voice will be missed in the House, but he will remain a fine Canadian and an even finer human being. ©1986 PUNCH PUBL. DIST. BY L.A. TIMES SYND. ss 2 = re iete Sarasa he are Br Saeesek Coulee. Sas ee 'Ag rigid "Vl give you my address, and when we get back to the States, you must look us up." -Letters Wants more info Dear Editor: The following letter was sent to Mr. Guy Maurice Sec't., Huronia Airport Commission, ¢ / 0 Tiny Township Office, Perkinsfield, Ontario. Congratulations to the Airport Commission on the runway extension at Huronia Airport. It is hoped that this was accomplished with minimal cost to the taxpayers of local municipalities. Taxpayers will be interested in seeing what effect this expenditure has on producing new industry locally and serving industry already established. We hope the commission will keep us informed on these matters. The local papers have reported that the Airport Commission has passed a resolution to pay each of its members travel expenses per meeting of $25.00 in 1986, $30.00 in 1987 and $35.00 in 1988. For those members representing Midland it would appear that 20kms would be the mileage to and from meetings, thus making the rate of compensation $1.25 per km. Please note that increases in taxation by municipalities is around four percent but the commission has given a 20 percent increase in '87 and 16 percent increase in 88. Can your com- mission justify this high rate to its members, for the benefit of taxpayers? If this payment is intended to be a per diem payment this fact should be stated by the com- mission. Would you please send me a list of the members of this commission and the municipalities they represent. I would appreciate receiving your reply to these concerns at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely W.H. Russel, 301 Sixth Street, Midland, Ontario This dance | was a success Dear Editor: On Feb. 15, 1986, Waubaushene Parents Com- mittee held'a Valentine Reunion Dance at the Baxter Ward Community Centre, Port Severn, to raise enough funds to equip the General Purpose Room at the Waubaushene Public School. I would like to take this opportunity now to thank everyone who generously gave a donation to our committee to help make this fund raising venture a success. Atlas Block, A&A Records, A&P Midland, Bob Thiffault, Bi-Way, Coke - Penetans Bottling Crissa Bakery, Catch Penny Cafe, Couper Con- struction, Dunlop Plumbing & Heating, Dial-A- Movie, Dave Duffy, Dominion Store, New, Duffy's Store, Dennis Lanchbury, Highland Motel, Humpty-Dumpty, Hostess, Huronia Office Sup- plies, Harry Chattington, Janes Office Supplies, K- Mart, Kim & Kelly Howell, Lloyd & Roger Sibley, Lockhart Motors, Leitz Canada Ltd., Lantern Market, Mountainview Mall Florists, Mr. John Moreau - Super Save, Mr. Tee, Mapleneuk, Marg Ward, Meatland, Mitsubishi Electronics, Molsons, Orrs Jewellers, P.M.C.L., Port Severn Honey Harbour Bus Lines, Brent & Terri Petroff, Video House, Severn Boat Haven, Teddys - Moun- tainview Mall, The Buckskins: Paul Bolyea, Waubaushene IGA: Kathy & Collin Freer, Win Drug Mart, Woods Ice, Schenleys, Cathy Sullivan, Dale Duffy, Vicky Couper, Bill Donald. A special thank you to all of the parents and teachers who gave of their time and talents to make this fund raising venture a success. ' Thank you. Mr. Bill Donald Vicky Couper Chairperson Secretary Waubaushene Parents Committee Thanks for all your help Dear Editor: I would like to thank local Businesses and Clubs on behalf of Ron and Eve Desroches and family for donations for the benefit dance at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 68, on Friday, Feb. 28th. The companies and clubs are as follows: the Royal Canadian Legion branch 68, for the Hall and Penetang Bottling, for all the pop, Scott's printing for the tickets, Penetang Lions Club, for the games. Also a special thanks to the people that gave up their time for this, special night, for Ron and his family. They are as follows: Shelley Quesnelle, Pauline Ellis, Brenda Leduc, Paul Leduc & Ray Moube. Also to Philippe Desroches who made sure the family was was there. And especially to all the people who attended the night , to help Ron and family for their loss in the fire. ; Yours truly, Keith Kennedy Major fund raising event Dear Editor: Since 1922, The Easter Seal Society has been serving the needs of physically disabled children and their families in Ontario. The major fund- raising event to provide these services is the annual Easter Seal Campaign and I am writing to you at this time to ask you for your support in publicizing the campaign. The campaign objective for 1986 is $3,650,000, the highest objective in the 64 year history of the Society. Yours sincerely, John Butler Coordinator Easter Seal Campaign Letters The Penetanguishene Citizen welcomes Letters to the Editor. They must be legible, signed (by hand), and carry the writer's address and telephone number for verification. Pen names are not allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. Letters published by this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper, its publisher or editor. --Penetanquishene Citizen-- Published by Bayweb Limited every Tuesday at 74 Main Street, Penetanquishene, Ontario 549-2012 Second Class Mail Registration Number 2327 Publisher: Andrew Markle Manager: Judy French Editor: Michele Gouett Page 6, Tuesday, March 4, 1986