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2 Page 2, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, May 14, 1986 Penny Auction A Penny Auction was held at Schreiber Public School on May 6, and all proceeds from the fund raising event went to Cystic Fibrosis research. Grade 6 student Lawrence Saindon, 11, was just one of anumber of youngsters who volunteered to help out at the Auction, the first of its kind held at the school. SIMONS Larry & Judi are pleased to an- nounce the arrival of their newest daughter -- Hayley Patricia 9 She was born on April 23, 1986 at 5 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. Proud as can be are Brendan, Becki & Jordie and we'd all like to thank Dr. Keith Wilkes, Theresa Roberts, Donna Peters and the rest of the Nursing Staff of the McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay. The Terrace Bay NBC Hockey League would like to thank all the people that supported us dur- ing the year and at our windup. Special thanks to the Women of the Moose for the excellent supper put on by them and to the Moose Hall for the use of their facilities for our windup. Letters fo the Editor Dear Editor: It saddens me to think some people feel in conflict with their doctors because of the proposed ban on extra-billing. It saddens me that some dismiss 'the issue without thought of the repercuss- ions--saying that "Doctors make too much money anyway." It saddens me that most do not care at all about the prospect of government and politician controlled health care. Extra-billing is not an issue. Only four percent of family doctors are opted- out of OHIP, only some extra bill, none in this area. Accessibility to health care is not an issue. Specialists who do not extra bill can be found with the help of your family doctor. Doctors are opposed to this bill because it will mean a lower quality of medical care for you and your children and your children's children as time goes by. Why? Because if this bill is passed, as presently proposed, health care will become totally government controlled. There is government- controlled medicine in Quebec. Such control presently means that the physicians in the large cities have had their fee for services reduced by 30 per- cat. The purpose is to reduce the number of doc- tors in the cities. The result is chaos in the emergency rooms due to understaff- ing. Who suffers? The sick! Government-con- trolled health care in Quebec has meant ceilings on Doctor's incomes. The result, because of patient demand for services, is that ceilings are reached before the end of the year and doc- tors stop practicing. Who suffers? The sick! As time goes by, with government and politician- controlled medicine, the level of investigation of disease and care will be what the government can afford and/or will dictate. You will not be free to obtain the most recent ad- vances in medicine, even if you are willing to pay for it. Physicians will have lost control and struggle to pro- vide care in a tangle of bureaucracy, red tape, top- heavy administration and politics. Clinics will replace the present doctor- patient relationship. It will be a government-patient relationship. The option to extra-bill is the physician's last bargaining tool with government. Removal leaves only strike, which is unacceptable to myself and most other physicians. Just as many of you have found it necessary to form unions and belong to unions, so will the next generation of doctors, if stripped of their options. Forty-hour work weeks, paid holidays, retirement programs, etc. will be the Halt extra-billing now In a letter day May 1, Lake Nipigon MPP Gilles Pouliot urged Premier David Peterson to end extra-billing by the doctors in the province. '*The citizens of Ontario and especially the citizens on a fixed income are waiting patiently for you to act fairly and quickly on this matter," Pouliot said in the letter. He told the Premier that 'it is your political and moral obligation to end extra-billing in the pro- vince...aS soon as possible." Pouliot pointed out that in his riding of Lake Nipigon, which includes Schreiber and Terrace Bay, "there are many citizens both young and old that are depending on you to do the right thing. I fully support their expectations and their struggle to end extra- billing."" He enclosed with the let- ter a number of messages from senior citizens which Pouliot felt represent a con- sensus of opinion in his riding and across Ontario. '| 825-9445 SIAMESE KITTENS To Give Away 10 Weeks old Call Railroad Inn. | 294.2912 Now open for the season! ROSSPORT Licenced dining in the charming atmosphere of a 100 year old Rossport. Ont. | ES Birth Announcement 4! Mir. & Mrs. Craig Hiebert are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter Valerie Joelle Born April 25th, at the McCausland Hospital, weighing 7 Ibs. 6 oz. first grand- child for Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Young & 7th grandchild for Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Hiebert. Thanks to all who supported the local Beaver Colony this past year. Our sale was huge success with proceeds of *780.00 Come & Go Shower Rae Sisson Holy Angels Parish Hall Monday May 19th 7230 39:30pm: Everyone welcome! The Leaders in honour of bride elect to be held in Schreiber right of doctors, just as it is for any public servant. However, good medicine does not work well when an office closes at five o'clock with eight patients sitting in the waiting room. Who suffers? The sick! In Britian, with state- controlled medicine, the patients are assigned to a clini¢ for care, based not on free choice but on geographic location. Think about that in Ontario. Peo- ple who want their own physician and _ good medicine pay direct in a private medical system. That is real two-tier health care which some misinformed Ontarians feel is in place here at present. These things will come to pass, as history repeats itself, like Quebec, like Britian, like the Scandina- vian countries. The losers:you. It won't happen right away, but your grand- children will experience it. This is the first time I have made a public state- ment. If the people want government-controlled medicine or receive it because of apathy--so be it. Most Doctors and most pa- tients are happy with the health care system as it is. Let us leave it alone! The government plans to take control of the phar- macists next--after that, who knows--maybe you! Donald Kemp, MD Renfrew, Ontario f Helo y Help your Heart... ~ our Heart Fund ep \ : % * 'a = Memorial Service There will be a memorial service for Are) ee Clarice Lawrence May 15th at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Community Church Terrace Bay Sincerely, Marguerite Gerow THANK YOU To Dr. Bailey of Terrace Bay. Dr. Hamilton and Nurses on 4 West of Port Arthur General for excellent care. To friends and relatives who sent flowers, cards, baking, etc. and were so kind in many ways while I was in hospital and recuperating at home. To my wonderful family for their love and support. LINGERS, KELEA. COSGROVE IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER, AUSTIN, WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 15, 1985. IN OUR HEARTS YOUR MEMORY SWEETLY TENDER, FOND AND TRUE, THERE IS NOT A DAY DEAR DAD, THAT WE DO NOT THINK OF YOU. ALWAYS LOVED AND REMEMERED BY DAUGHTER MANTELL, SON-IN-LAW ED AND GRANDCHILDREN BILL, IAN AND The Terrace Bay Ringette Association would like to thank the 'Ministry of Tourism & Recrea- tion for the Wintario Develop- ment Program Grant. We ex- press our appreciation, also, to Mr. lan Smith, Recreation Consultant & Mr. Terry Bryson, Terrace Bay Recrea- tion Director for their assistance in completing this project.