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In her presentatifin, Mrs.'cipality's staff Hancey pointed out that the time to arrive town’s estimated budgets for this council needs An attempt by Councillor Loisgyeal had been sent to the de- Hancey to have Richmond Hilllpartment in early spring. The Council appeal to the Ontariolmunicipality sent out an interim Department of Municipal Af- tax bill for seven mills (a quar- fairs to provide sufficient in- ter of the former town‘s 1970 terest free funds to enable thettax ratel, to provide funds for municipality to carry on its municipal business until the de- business until further taxlpartment provided figures for monies are available without the final tax levy. putting an additional burden of However. latest word from paying high interest rates on Queen's Park is that these fig- borrowed money. was defeated’ures will 'not be available until at the guly 19 meeting. _ Ithe end of this month. The muni- The worst flood since Hurrl- have experienced flooding inlflood waters caused an earth cane Hazel hit Richmond Hill the past, Browndale Crescent, slide which dammed Murphy Monday when torrential rain Gentry Crescent, and other Creek causing the water to deluged the area from 10:30 am areas on the east side of town. back up and cause even more to 4pm with the most intense calls for assistance came fromgfloodingl period being between noon and all areas from Carrville Road! BRIDGES. FENCES 3pm; Basements which ‘ 1136 North to Elgin Mills Road. 1 The mayor also reported that never flooded were knee-deep MILL POND OVER-FLOWS tthe new holding tank at the in water and basements which The public library and thc‘sewage treatment plant seemed have flooded repeatedly afteriCanadian Tire Store experienc- to function well in retaining flash storms were almost/ed flooding. The Mill Pond solids while allowing the water completely filled. {Overflowed its banks and pour- to pass into the German Mills period being between noon and 8 pm; Basements whicl:“had never flooded were knee-deep in water and basements which have flooded repeatedly alter flash storms were almost completely filled. A conservative estimate of1 calls about residential and road- way flooding received in the town offices was more than 750. For hours the two incoming lines were jammed with: calls. Mayor William Lazenby told all areas from Carrville Road North to" Eigin Mills Road. MILL POND OVERFLOWS t The public library and the" Canadian Tire Store experienc~ ed flooding. The Mill Pond overflowed its banks and pour- ed across Mill Street, washing out the fill on the southeast corner near the bridge. The parks crew soon had the situa-. tion in hand but traffic over‘ the bridge is restricted to a“, single lane and drivers and‘ council Monday evening.- Dedestrians are urged to exerâ€" BRIDGES. FENCES The mayor also reported that the new holding tank at the sewage treatment plant seemed to function well in retaining solids while allowing the water to pass into the German Mills Creek. "The volume was so great. however, that the twin outlets there were ejecting water only four inches below the top of the pipes. This great flow of water ravaged the pri- vate properties south of Mark- ham Rnnrl tam-inc! nut l-u-idan: where basements were flooded with sewage backup only two weeks ago. water was a foot and a half deep at, the front doors of the houses and basements were filled to the top step. On Wyndhurst Gate water a ‘foot deep was streaming west~ ward from Bayview Avenue and ‘around the corner onto Lynett Crescent. Children swam in the ditches on Fauna and Fernleigh Circle, according to reports. A machinist nc Dinkmnur‘ um RAW SEWAGE lcise caution at that point. Base- He also noted that in some‘ments in Pleasantville were on areas raw sewage was contained‘the list of calls answered by in the water which backed up‘the works department. In the sanitary sewage lines. EARTH SLIDE Although the hardest hit por- Behind the property at 437 firms of town were those \vhichnNorth Taylor Mills Drive. the Councillor Lois Hancey Loses Bid For Interest Free Money Firefighter Ronald Fawn suffered a broken nose. cuts and bruises‘ Both two men on the rear were thrown to the ground. Fire- fighter David Bagley was unconscious and had cuts and bruises. Truck Hits Hydro Pole Two Hill Firemen Hurt The truck was proceed- ing south, with its siren blasting. in the driving lane. Opposite the Domin- ion Store where a large puddle of water was en. croaching on the pavement, ihe traffic was jammed up in that lane. Driver Kevin Izzard tried to move to the other lane, but was cut off by another vehicle. To av- oid a collision he took to the boulevard. the truck tilted but came to rest age _ainst a hydro pole. and the VOL. 95, NO. 5 Two fourth- class Rich- mond Hill firefighters were injured Monday shortly af- ter 1 pm when the town's number three fire truck was answering a can to Yongehurst Road, and hit a. pole. Viu-__t ‘ The abové picture was taken on Kivefiia VAx'véituefiih Bevei‘leSV-"chigs:looking south from Lynett Crescent to North Tay- lor Mills Drive, at the height of the storm â€"-â€" with the worst yet to come. The town staff feports more than 750 phone calls about basement and road floodings were handled and the town works staff was _kept on to work throughout the night to give assistance where it was needed. All town equipment was in use but It proved Inadequate to handle the magnitude of the emergency situation. . When roads become rivers, sanitary sewers turn into fountains. ditches make good swimming holes, basements turn Into poals of raw sewage. and the placid Mill Pond overflows its banks and pours across the road. Richmond Hill residents can be justified in believing the weatherman doesn't like them. All of these things happened in the town during and after Monday's six-hour deluge. Monday} Do wnpour Floods Richmond Hill Resia’en ts partment in early spring. The the meantime payments of the municipality sent out an interim school boards lew and other tax bill for seven mills (a (mar-[expenses of government must ter of the former town‘s 1910 be met. To obviate the payment tax rate), to provide funds fortof heaw penalties an overdue munlcipal business until the de- monies. the town's only re- partment provided figures fora-curse is to borrow money, Mrs. thefinal tax levy. Hancey stated. year had been gent to the de-{the budgets ifnecessary and in the bridge is restricted to a single lane and drivers and pedestrians are urged to exer- cise caution at that point. Base- ments in Pleasantville were on the list of calls answered by Other fire calls were res ceived at 2:02 and 2:05 pm. In the first case a hydro transformer was hit at the corner of Yonge Street and Harding Boulevard and in the second a furnace motor at 88 Pugsley Avenue was smoking at the Lorne Dono- frio home. mittee recognize this formal commendation Mayor William Lazenby commended Driver Inard at Monday night‘s council meeting for his quick ac- tion and efficiencyin hand- ling the situation. He ask~ ed that council's fire com- mittee recognize this by a were treated at York Cent- ral Hospital with Mr. Fawn being released and Mr. Bagley being kept over- night for observation. The ladders on the right side of the truck absorbed the force of the impact. The lightning had hit the Eric Dawber residence and caused $200 damage to the hi-fi set. ‘Purno Likrwy, will need more at final figures. time to pare "Why didn't we put out anâ€" other tax bill. Vaughan did?" queried Councillor Louis Wain- wright. It was explamed that all York municipalities were limi- ted to a total of a little more than nine mills in interim levies. Another Richmond Hill interim 'biu could collect only two mills 1 (Continued on Page 11) The Ward 3 representative won the support of Councillors Andy Chateauvex‘t. David Schil- ler and Lo'uis Wainwright. Vot- ing against her motion were Regional Councillors Don Plax- ton and Gordon Rowe. Counâ€" cillors Shaun Be gs and Stew- ‘art Bell and nay-or William Lazenby. a legal function of {his council at some time to ask the province to pay transitional costs. It seems reasonable that the pro- vince. having brought about the problem, should assume the cost, but this resolution may be only hitting at one of the cost fac‘ tors." "After hearing Mr. Chateau- vert‘s report (that the depart- ment is considering setting the mill rate at last year‘s level, with a transitional grant. which will cover extra costs caused by regional government) I believe interest charges will be included in these transitional grants." stated Mayor Lazenby. “I fear that this resolution could throw a wrench into the works and upset the applecart." ‘I would rather \n'thhold my fire until all costs are known.” stated Regional Councillor Don Plaxton. "I think it is probably “How much more milk are we going to get out of the cow?“ asked Mr. Rowe. wafer only four inches below the top of the pipes. This great flow of water ravaged the pri- vate properties south of Mark- ham Road. tearing out bridges and fences," the mayor reported. Geysers leaped up to fourl‘ feet in ihe air in various loea- tions. giving the impression that watermains had been ruptured. These. however, were caused by] the pressure created by the; RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1971 sipgle family homes fronting on serviced streets A couple of years ago council underwrote a Wlth multiple residential, commercial and indus- search for a sixth well for the local system and l eummmtmummammalthuumltummmumnumammmmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmuunmmmmmmmmmmmmmmW "but it wasn‘t enough. I have instructed the construction en- gineer and works superintend- ent to bring back all available men for duty tonight to cope with the appeals for assist- ance," the mayor lcold coucil. NOT ASSUMING LIABILITY He went on to note, “The Tovm of Richmond Hill is not acknowledging liability in all cases of assistance but is previ~ ding this assistance on a public relation basis. Where just rea- sons can be established that this municipality is at fault then such claims will be hand~ led by our insurance adjuster. ALL NIGHT DUTY Mayor Lazenby reported that the town's works department prepared during the morning for a flood and soon had every available piece of equipment in action, pumping out base- mean and repairing washouts. for a flood and soon had every available piece of equipment in action, pumping out base- ments and repairing washouts. "but it wasn‘t enough. I have instructed the construction en- gineer and works superintend- ent to bring back all available men for duty tonight to cope with the appeals for assist- ance," the mayor told coucil. NOT ASSUMING LIABILITY He went on to note. "The Town of Richmond Hill is not acknowledging liability in all cases of assistance but is pr0vi~ ding this assistance on a public relation basis. Where just rea- sons can be established that this municipality is at fault then such claims will be hand~ led by our insurance adjuster. Canadian Tire With summer half over. Canadian Tire at 70 Yonge Street North is staging a big sale of camping. cottage and sports equipment and accessories. The eightwnage flyer in this week's issue of “The Liberal" also includes doz- ens of household and car supplies. To ensure a good supply. the store has laid in a num- ber of speciality items to extend stock. The Sale continues to August 9, and the aim is to clear out sum- mer stock to make way for new {all and winter mer- chandise. would nominate an audit com- mittee, he said. He agreed with the York Region medicos that the whole profession shouldn‘t be blamed. for the fraudulent antics of a. few. DOCTORS DISTURBED “The members of this societyl are greatly concerned and deep»: 1y disturbed about statements. attributed to you, which have appeared in papers in recent months. about the course of action your government is preparing to. take.” said the York Region' Medical Society brief to the‘. the ma‘or w - . J neanziing would have been less mis- Minister. “We believe your asser-, tions lack credibility when you ment at that time you told re-ilargest sums of money. I say that you aren't attempting porters that the doctors wereiever, you also stated that your uullllg. Ddlu HIE uUL‘LUl‘S. “The former (extra billing) implies that the doctor is charg-l ing more than the OMA fee schedule. which is obviously not the case when he bills for an outstanding balance of 10 per- cent. The latter intimates that the 'bniéh‘o VCbllege Vof Physi- cans and Surgeons. > PREMATURE BLAME "Last May You received re- Iyear from medicare. and you the doctor is receiving a 90 per-,‘Subsequenuy launched an in. cent payment from OHSIP and 1a 100 percent payment from the patient. A term such as balance bill- leading and 16:55 apt to contrib- ute to the aura of avaricious- ness being cast upon the med- ical profession. BELIES THE FACTS vestigation of the bills of 50 doctors. Now you certainly have every right. and indeed an obligation as a public servant. to examine all monies paid out by your department on behalf of the people of this province," said the doctors. "Also it would certainly seem billing the How- wise to look into the practice; "As part of your announce-bf those doctors 'many false claims. either for services that weren't performed. or for unnecessary operations. .Now a claim is certainly false . fit the service wasn't performed. ports that some doctors were' receiving more than $200000 afplored by everyone. and “mum 'be dealt with severely. and such situations are deâ€" “But if a doctor performed fan operation which in his med- 1 ical judgement was considered necessary and then billed OHSIP for it. even though OHSIP officials might feel the procedure unwarranted, this does not make the claim false. To use such a word implies an intent to deceive and casts an unwarranted barb at the pro- fession. Rather the situation is .really one of clinical opinion. (Continued on Page 13) g lllll\l\ll\lllllllllllllllllllllllullilllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllll\lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllll\lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll‘lllllllllllll\llllllllllllllll‘ \\lllll\\\\\\\llllll\\\\\\\llll\\\\l\mll\llill“\ll\\llll\\\\l\l\ll\\l\\\\ll\\\\\\l\\“ l\\\\l\\\l\\\\\\\l\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ll\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\l\\\l\\l\ll‘i\\\\ll\ll\\\\\\\ll\ll\\l\\\\l\\\\lllll\\l\llll\llllll\llllllllllllll\\l\\\\\llllllllll‘llll'llll\llllllllllllhllllhlllllllll‘lllm‘E A resident. of Richmond 11th phoned a Toronto radio station; to report that she had spentt several years in China. had ex-J perienced several monsoon sea-t sons. and had never seen any- thing like the severity of Mona day‘s downpour. ‘ weeks ago. water was a foot and‘ “I will expect a full written a half deep at the front doors at report of the situation and the the houses and basements wei‘e‘actions initiated and damage filled to the top step. caused by this storm to be sub- On Wyndhurst Gate water a mitted by the works department foot deep was streaming west- to this council. I believe that on ward from Bayview Avenue and receipt of this report council around the corner onto Lynett will authorize the appropriate ac- Crescent. tion if any is to be undertaken,” Children swam in the ditches Mayor Lazenby added, noting on Fauna and Fernleigh Circle, that an engineering study has according to reports. already begun on the situation A resident of Richmond Hill on Browndale Crescent and its phoned a Toronto radio stationivicinity. On Browndale Crescent. where basements were flooded with sewage backup only two On Wyndhurst Gate water a foot deep was streaming west- ward from Bayview Avenue and around the corner onto Lynett Crescent. flood waters in the sanitary sewage lines which were stres- sed beyond endurance and blew up. It was moved by Councillor Andy Chateau- vert that the works committee recommend to council that new construction be restricted to single family homes fronting on serviced streets with multiple residential, commercial and indus- It was moved by Regional Councillor Donald Plaxton that council request the region to take immediate steps including, if necesary, joint representations of the town and region to the provincial Cabinet or Minister responsible, to ensure additional supplies of water for the town. This motion carried. Richmond Hill Town Council discussed a 10 year water supply forecast prepared by Engineer Bernard Toporowski in detail. in private, at the end of a finance committee of the whole meeting on the evening of July 19. Representatives of the press were asked to leave before the report was presented. Concern of the council is centred on the area. of “Old Richmond Hill” where water shortage problems are evident. Accordirfg to the minutes of that meeting, adopted by council at its regular meetmg July 26, the report was forwarded to the Region of York. The engineer’s report recommends no servicing of major developments until such time as an additional supply of water is available. ""In Essentials Unity; in Non-E Hill ’8 Problem 13 Shortage 0f Waterâ€"Engineer Reports There are many circumstances‘ besides the deluge that have caused these floodings and re- sponsibility will have to be shared, or in many cases, be ac- cepted "[ully'by the individual home owner. “I will expect a full written report of the situation and the actions initiated and damage caused by this storm to be sub- mitted by the works department to this council. I believe that on receipt of this report council will authorize the appropriate ac- tion if any is to be undertaken,” Mayor Lazenby added, noting‘ that an engineering study has already begun on the situation on Browndale Crescent and its vicinity. The mayor also asked all par- ents to inform their children of the hazards of quick running water even though the streams are narrow and appear harm- less. . servants do the audit. {naturism "unlié'r" “an; Conservative Government. V But Lawrence stuck to his guns on the issue of the neces-z' sity for a procedure to audit: Ithe bills doctors submit to med- icare for payment. Lawrence told the York Region doctors he couldn't understand how the Ontario Medical Services Insurance Plan had been drafted with-' out any provision for an audit of the hills submitted by doctors. ‘ Previous insurance plans had an audit procedure. he said.) vpointing out this had been true even of the previous insurancei plan operated by doctors them-: selves.’ The Health Minister did say; he has recently been convinced. there could he infringement in the area of professionalism and confidentiality if he went aheadl with the proposal to have civil The doctors‘ brief continued as follows: “Let us consider in chronological order the various questions you have brought for ward. CHOICE OF BILLING] "On April 22 you announced in the Legislature your inten- ‘tion to implement practice streaming. Doctors would have to make a choice with regard to their patients, whether to bill OHSIP directly and accept 90 percent of the new Ontario Medical Association fee sched- ule as payment in full. or to‘ bill their patients directly and‘ try and collect 100 percent of whatever they felt their serv-: ices were worth. ; “You felt this legislation would eliminate extra billing, or double billing. "While we accept the govern-1‘ ment‘s right to set the level of‘ its insurance benefits and to require that any payment from to a doctor be accepted mmmuu\\\\\\\\\\\\\l\\\\\\\uu\\\\\\\\\u\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\w Summer Clearance Canadian Tire There are many circumstances besides the deluge that have caused these floodings and re- sponsibility will have to be shared, or in many cases, be ac- cepted Tully'by the individual home owner. (Photo by Stuart's Studio) The eight-page flyer in this week's issue of "The Liberal" also includes doz- ens of household and eat supplies. To ensure a good supply. the store has laid in a num- ber of speciality items to extend stock. The Sale continues to August 9, and the aim is to clear out sum- mer stock to make way for new {all and winter mer- chandise. With summer half over. Canadian Tire at 70 Yonge Street North is staging a big sale of camping. cottage and sports equipment and accessories. ssentials Liberty; in all things Charity” [Face Health Minister In Aurora xYork Doctors Criticize Lawrence Statements But they accused Health Min- ister Lawrence with raising is- sues in a distorted manner. making accusations before they were \Varranted, and remedia- tion that would seem to go be- yond what. the situation war- rants. In their brief the regions dor- lors did admit, however, that their profession must certainly bear some blame for lack of any watchdog procedure over doctors‘- collections from the government medical insurance plan. For this reason .he had switched to a procedure under which the profession itself would nominate an audit com- mittee, he said. He agreed with the York Region medicos that the whole profession shouldn't be blamed for the fraudulent antics of a few. “The members of this societYluw Hum," ” “can”; a W per- at'e greatly concerned and deepâ€"é:6“fog?!’p‘zfignfmgyggstmffgg 1y disturbed about statementsithe patient. attributed to you, which have A term such as balance MIL a eard in [ii ma'or w- . pp 6 6 J M 5 ing would have been less mis- papers in recent months. and . . . leading and less apt to contrib- about the course of action your ute to ~the aura of aVaricious_ overnment is re arin to. . tgake.” said the pYogk Rgegion Fess being .Cast upon the med' Medical Society brief to theiwal “059590”- Minister. BELIES THE FACTS “We believe your asser- “As part of your announce- tions lack credibility when you ment at that time you told re- Laurence was conciliatory to‘and hOSUle. the point of admitting that con-' "While granted that the 9T0- ferences around the province @5510“ mUSt certainly bear with doctors‘ groups had shownfisome of the responsibility for him where certain changes hadithe current state of affairs. to be made in his planned re- when one examines closely the form of policing doctors' hm. specifics of the issues you have ings and of billing procedures. raised. one gees distortions, ac- The Heal1h Minister also backed off from the issue of government controlling doctors' incomes or putting them on salary. He assured them this wouldn‘t happen under any Conservative Government. By HAL BLAINE The doctors of York Region went after Ontario Health Minister Bert Lawrence‘s hide. But he came and met them on their own ground on Thursday of las week and showed the doctors he was a pretty tough cat to skin. ‘ Termed a dialogue by the chairman, York Region Medical Society Presi- dent Peter Young MD, the meeting was held at the Aurora Highlands Golf Club in Aurora. In their brief the doctors accused the health minister of- a generalized attack on the medical profession. They said the attack was one that would seem to have been made for political gain, and one that has left many doctors disheartened. fearful. resentful and hostile. _ The doctprs alleged an aura of avariciousness was being cast upon the medlcal professmn. - LAWRENCE CONCILIATORY trial applications being processed with any approvals subject to future water supply services being available. All new subdivision proposals would have toprovide for their own sources of water supply. However this motion was tabled on motion of Councillor Shaun Beggs. _ Seven rnenibers of councfl rnade representa- tion to the engineering committee of the Regional Municipality of York July 20 on the matter of supply of water and were well received. Regional Engineer Denne Bosworth stated he was well aware of the town's situation and was expecting to co-operate through his committee with the tennis proposals,‘WFhe ldberal” has learned. For several years \vhen the hot sunnner weather has hit Richmond Hill lawn watering restrnfiions have been introduced after high demand caused some taps in the higher areas, particularly in the northwest corner to run dry. Officials always claimed there was no shortage of water, instead the failure was due to lack of pressure. However. it has been learned from a reliable source, that this most recent report, after a care~ ful and thorough study has revealed that the trouble is indeed a shortage of water. Public HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 "While we accept the govern-I" ‘kment‘s right to set the level of‘ {its insurance benefits and to 'irequire that any payment from OHSIP to a doctor be accepted by him as payment in full, we do object to your usage of the terms extra billing and double billing," said the doctors. to indict the entire medical pro- fession. that you aren't. going to interfere with the practice of medicine. and that it's the gov- ernment's role to build up and not to tear down. They lack credibility when considered in juxtaposition to your other comments and to your proposed legislation. “The picture that has emerg- ed is one of a generalized at- tack on the medical profession, one that would seem to be made tor political gain, and one initially asking for a 12 percent increase. but that through neg- otiation with the OMA the gov- ernment was able to restrain the increase to 4.5 percent. "Such a statement belies the known facts. It was in May 1970 at a meeting of the OMA Council in Ottawa that the question of a tariff increase was debated and the 4.5 percent figure arrived at, “At no time. to my know- ledge, was a 12 percent increase contemplated. At no time did “The picture that has emerg- ed is one of a generalized at- tack on the medical profession, one that would seem to be made {or political gain, and one that has left many dactors dis- heartened. fearful, resentful and hostile; “The former (extra billing) implies that the doctor is charg- ing more than the OMA fee schedule. which is obviously not the case when he bills for an outstanding balance of 10 per- cent. The latter intimates that the doctor is receiving a 90 per- cent payment from OHSIP and when one examines closely the! "Rather. it was implied thatsthe total medical profession specifics of the issues you have‘the government had taken their‘and committed any abuse. and raised, one sees distortions, arc-{best interest to heart andjthat you believed 99 percent cusations before the fact. and through bargaining kept those‘of doctors had acted respons- remediation that would gem to‘igreedy doctors‘ tariff increaseiibly," said the local doctors’ 20 beyond what the situation to an acceptable level". said brief. warrants." the York Region doc-iYork Region Medical Society "More recently you have stat‘ tors told Lawrence. iPresident Young in his brief. ed that OHSIP has received l CHOICE OF BILLING] E "On April 22 you announced [in the Legislature your inten- ltion to implement practice- streaming. Doctors would have to make a choice with regard to their patients, whether to bill OHSIP directly and accept‘ 90 percent of the new Ontario Medical Association fee sched- ule as payment in full. or to bill their patients directly andI try and collect 100 percent. ofl whatever they felt their setv-l ices were worth. “You felt this legislation would eliminate extra billing-l or double billing. "While we accept the govern-; ment‘s right to set the level of its insurance benefits and to require that any payment from OHSIP to a doctor be accepted by him as payment in full, we do object to your usage of the terms extra billing and double billing.“ said the doctors. ment if he planned to ' charge more than .90 per~ cent of the fee schedule. The idea that a doctor has to explain his billing pl‘0< cedure before seeing a sick patient is extremely dis- tasteful and breaches prof- essional etiquette. “Also. why should notifi- cation be required when a ‘ doctor intends charging 100 percent of a l'ee sched- ule established by his own association. and especially a fee schedule you yourself stated was constructive and fair? Now if a doctor! intends charging more than ' the fee recommended in the approved schedule of the association. then an un- derstanding with the pat- ient should of course be reached. But this has al- ways been a declared poli- cy of both the OMA and the Ontario College of Physi “The former (extra billingl imnlin: that Hm dnnlnr i: charm. cans and Surgeons. - .LliDl'al Y ummmmmmuuumw The northern section of the new town, the Oak Ridges area. also has an abundance of water. Council has decided to rehabilitate the number one well in that area and the region has been asked to consider making surplus water there available to other areas. Concern has also been expressed that this water supply should be pre- served for use in Richmond Hill and should not be piped out of the municipality. Richmond Hill “Should Freeze Development". See Editorial on Page 2. PREMATURE BLAME "Last May You received re- ports that some doctors were receiving more than $200000 a year from medicare. and you subsequently launched an in- vestigation of the bills of 50 doctors. Now you certainly have every right. and indeed an obligation as a public servant. to examine all monies paid out by your department on behalf of the people of this province," said the doctors. “Also it would certainly seem wise to look into the practices of those doctors billing the largest sums of money. How- ever, you also stated that your The southern area of town, formerly in Vaughan Township has sufficient water for its own immediate needs and in fact provides the southeast corner of the old town with up to 300,000 gallons of water daily. otiation with the OMA the gov-l ernment was able to restrain the increase to 4.5 percent. "Such a statement belies the known facts. It was in May 1970 at a meeting of the OMA Council in Ottawa that the question of a tariff increase was debated and the 4.5 percent figure arrived at, "At no time. to my know- ledge. was a 12 percent increase( contemplated. At no time did‘ the OMA negotiate with government concerning the in-' crease. It was arrived at in a‘ responsible manner by thel OMA itself. However, the pub-'1 lie was not given this impresJ sxon. "Rather, it was implied that‘ the government had taken their‘ best interest to heart and through bargaining kept those the" ‘ "These doctors have been convicted. not only before the ’trial. but before the investiga- tion. It would also seem that there might be good reasons for {many of these cases of large lbills‘ the most obvious being the case of group practice in which one doctor bills the plan on behalf of his associates. ‘Be that as it may. your res marks â€"- taken in the con- text in which they were given â€"- tended to brand the med. ical profession as a group of fraudulent individuals. It. only c o m e 5 later. in the course of stating your views more clearly. that you doubted that more than one percent of the total medical profession and committed any abuse. and that you believed 99 percent ‘ot doctors had acted respons- Bill 102 which brought into being the Region of York provides that the region will be respons- ible for the supply and storage of water with the local municipality responsible for internal distrib- ution. Because of this the town council will have to seek the help of the region in solving its serious lack of water problem. SUMMER Wilson SHOWING m'blett CHEV-OLI OF I 9 7] 3.35 YONGE STE 889-5435 Phone CORVETTES “3:33:13; “Your same announce- ment also made mention of the requirement that doc- tors would have to notify the patient before treat- ment if he planned to charge more than '90 per~ lcent of the fee schedule. ‘The idea that a doctor has to explain his billing pl‘o- cedure before seeing a sick patient is extremely dis- tasteful and breaches prof- essional etiquette. one with a large gallonage per minute was located at the corner of the Maple Sideroad and Dufferin Street. However, it has yet to be tapped into the local system. mum“); by his own :1 especially you- yourself constructive mm | n21 355 YONGE STREET N. 889-5435 Phone 727-9453 RICHMOND HILL CHEV-OLDS investigations were incomplete. that you had no idea of the de- gree to which misuse was oc- curring. or of the severity of the problem . . . and that your department had started to squeeze the fat and fraud out of the medical insurance pro- gram. “Now the use of the word fraud in describing the billing practices of some doctors while your investigations were still incomplete and while there was siill no determination that any doctnr had. in fact, com- mitted any fraud! would see to he irresponsible. ’ CONVICTED BEFORE TRIAL !Wmy)!nugguuu)mlmuunmunnwunmnnm_ Where Cars Cost Less! PRICE 15c PER COPY BERT More 5 r LAWRENCE State Socialism