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89 REVý IEW " 89 REVIEW 89 REVIEW 89 REVIEW B89 REVIEW EERREMROAST Durham . regional chairman Gary Herrema was "raked over the coals" un Maréh - by five celebrity «roasters" at a fundrais- ing evont staed by the Whitby Jaycees at îeydenshore Pavi- lion. Many humorous and col- orful staries were related, many too colorful for publication rela- ted ta Herrema's farm, homne- tawn, family, regionai council, officiai trips,_ the Pickering air- port, Motro garbage and relation- ships with other councillors and residents. MENINMGITS DEATH A four-year-old Whitby irl <ied of a rare form of memnngtis i March. The principals of both Florence M. Heard public school and Dr. Robert F. Toraton pub- lic school sent letters home to parents informing them of the giri's. death along with assurances that «pneumococcai meningitis» posed no threat te the community. LOCAL F[R GElS CONTRACT After controversy in Novem- ber, 1988, over a staff recommen- dation' to select a Markham fim .t oversee construction of Whtby's new $14-million recrea- ton comnplex, council decided in pril toa select a Whitby fîra. (~ucIor Joe -Bugeli noted that CDS Ltd. of Wi was -the low bidder and should be gi'von the opportunity ta prove they cou id handle the job. Other councillors foît CDS was not experienced enough to handie the pool con- struction. But after the second interview, staff foît that CDS, while not involved diroctly in the' construction of a swimming pool, had 'enouDgh inàvolvement i o ther water-related projects to handlcE the job. AMBLER UNJTED WAY PRESIDENT Mike Ambler became the nem president of the Osha wa-Whitby. Newcastle, United Way in April. Vice-president and general manager of Swish Maineac Ltd. in Whitby, Ambler has been on the United Way board of directors since 1980. DIIABETES CENTRE Heing youth under ae 19 andt rfamle ope with dia- betes was the idea behind the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre in Oshawa, opened un January. Located at 178 Simcoe St. N., the centre was opened as it becanie evident that the Province wants more and more hospital pro- grains offered outside the ho.spi- tai. The prograrn helps yoths from ail across Durham gRegion ta understand diabetes and eases the transition freai the parent taking care of the child to child self-help. Diabetes nurse Mar- lene Grass and registered nurse Mary Todd were credited with deelo me, pra. In April, a Whitby Courthouse Theatre rendition of 'Noises 0ff was judged best production, and the group won two other awards and earned a total of nine nominations at the 1989 competi- tion of the Association of Coin- play- also won best technical achiovement in the competition which had 41 entresmade up of il musicals and 30'drainas. lIn another theatre developinent, Whitby actor Ken Bond wrote the musical fantasy, 'Wooster Without Wednesday,' the last production of the Durham Shoe- string Performers' lSth, annivers- )ary season. The Whitby Court- bouse Theatre Youth Group later performed the play. CARA'89 AGENDA On the '89 agenda put forth un Events April for the Uorr pa~rs'Assciaionwere in'pro- vo comuictin workngfo)r boter land use standards for the tow, ndworkead reserht nsrthat the aco Stel1or does not pose a threat to the environinent. Pat Dooiey was returned as presidlent, Raiph Blank returned a vice president and director of envirninental issues, Joan Piinick as second vice - pesdent, Marg.,Ferguson electe as secretaryand Mary McEachern elected L the posi- * . I. Ieim aynnt ed January 1. 1990. Ontario residents are responsible for paying their premiums until the end of December 1989, for the period through March 31,1990. Wil myheat . ar.coera. cntiue Yes. If you were covered you will continue to be covered under your present OHIP number. Payrnent of the final premium wiil ensure continuous coverage to March 31,1990. After April 1, 1990, coverage will automatically remain va.lid for ail eligible residents of Ontario. Ontario's health care system covers ail residents of the province including students, senior citizens, retired people, people on social assistance, people who are employed, unemployed or self-employed. Contact your local OHIP office. sne . *mps s pas. such s sm-rv No. In the past, many companies paid ail or a percentage of OHIP for their employees. Other companies paid nothing. Many Ontarians paid OHIP premiums on their own. Unfortunately, many of the people who had to pay their own premiums were those wvho could least afford them. The new Employer Healtl lx and the elimination of OHIP preiuis will make the system fair for everyone. tion of treasurer. NEIGEBORHOODWATCHE The Neighborhood Watch pro- gramin h the Bellwood area, which began in eariy Aprit, waS credited for a tip thatlfed ta an arrest after a break and enter at a homo there. The watch pro- grain began in response ta in- cidents of break and enter and aimost"overyone un the area is involved. COiEMSSONERS'9PAY RAISE A21.2-per cent pay raiso ýfor Whitby'sý three hydro electric comissionors was approved 4y WVhitby council i April. The incroase brought the salaries of Bill Hughes, Roert Cawker and Bill Lawlor to $2 250 from $1,856. Chairman of tle commis- sion, Geraid Cox, received an 18.9-per cent increase, bringing his salary to $2,650 from ý$2,200. JAILVOLUNTEER SHONORED Elizabeth Morriàon, a correc- SEE PAGE 22 WjIUil thee beenos)JusrsJsrek'p(sUsiIslin Yes. Last year nearly fourteen billion dollars, one third of the entire provincial budget, went towards providing health care for Ontario residents. The elimination of prermums in no way affects the axnount of money the government has committed to health care. It simply changes one of the sources of the money. In the past OHIP premiums only paid for a very small part of the Ontario health care sys- tem. Most of the money for fiealth care came from general revenues collected through the tax system. Do what you usuaily do. Use your OHIP number. It's stil the samne. Present your number to show that you are eligîble for health care services. If you have further questions here are two ways we ean help you: 1) Cail your local OHIP office. You'il find the number in the blue pages of your local telephone directory. or 2) Cail the Ontario Ministry of Health toil-free number: 1-900-268-1154. TDD 1-800-387-5559. Ministry of Health @ Ontario Ministère de la Santé AS 0fJanuary, y1990 YoD Do longerpý.ay OHIP prei And you are stili coverPed' 4 fi v.. i