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Times Advocate, 1996-08-28, Page 3IIT THE NF wS Times -Advocate, August 28, 1996 Page 3 1 health seriesNafuraGovernment announces tax relief the field offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Af- fairs. to begin on Sept. 4 By Brenda Burke T -A Reporter EXETER - Interested in man- aging stress, promoting healing or maintaining good health? A six-week series on natural health techniques will begin next week at the Exeter Town Hall. The Wednesday evening meet- ings, which will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature special- ists in naturopathy, herbalism, breath and body movement, hands- on healing. yoga and spiritual heal- ing. "We feel that there are people out there who want to know more about this kind of thing," said co- ordinator Dorothy Chapman. At a cost of $24 for the series or $5 per meeting, the sessions will take place with an aim to educate the public about alternative health care and gage interest in hopes of establishing a health centre in Hu- ron County. "Alternatives can change your whole way of thinking about dis- ease...We see it as a compliment to medicine," said Dorothy, adding the methods are largely pre- ventative. "1 think our sense out here is that people are ready for it." If enough interest is generated, she said, additional sessions will be offered. At least 15 people have registered for the meetings that are limited to 35 participants per group, with the exception of the first two meetings that involve speakers and don't require a large area for move- ment. Pre -registration is recommended for sessions that will include in- formation, questions and audience participation in methods co- ordinator Ann Rayner claims peo- ple across the county have ex- pressed a growing interest in. "Once they're open to it, it makes a difference," she said, adding the series will help "just to take away the fear." Alternative health care tech- niques are gaining popularity, sug- gested Chapman, be- cause people play a part in their own heal- ing process. Jacinta Willems, a Doctor of Nat- uropathy in Stratford, will speak about the healing power of food on Sept. 4. "Naturopathic med- icine recognizes the powerful abil- ity of the body to heal itself," ex- plains her brochure. Therapies include herbal med- icine, homeopathy, clinical nutri- tion, acupuncture and oriental med- icine, physical therapeutics and lifestyle counselling. Michael Rayner, of Folkstone Natural Foods in Exeter, will present an introduction to herbal - ism, which consists of a natural healing system of plant remedies. Comfortable clothing is rcc- r4 i„ ornmended for Sept. 18 when Jill Weiss, of London, will illustrate breath and body movement. Various speakers will explain hands-on healing on Sept. 25, in- cluding methods of reflexology, re- iki, therapeutic touch and Gestalt therapy. Reflexology is based on reflex points in the body that correspond to internal organs and parts. Reiki relies on the use of hands to channel energy to a person while therapeutic touch utilizes the hands to heal. Gestalt C psychology involves the tendency of the mind to perceive situations as a whole rather than a number of isolated incidents or sensa- tions. On Oct. 2, par- ticipants will be in- formed about yoga by Ilderton resident Peter Juknys. Yoga applies relaxation, stretching and breathing exercises along with con- scious awareness .to reduce stress and improve health. A spiritual healing demonstration on Oct. 9 will conclude the series when Carolyn Feeney and Doris El- liot, both of London, will exhibit how an ancient art becomes a chan- nel for energy and healing. For more information, or to reg- ister, call Ann Rayner at 235-4003 or Dorothy Chapman at 235-1644. wh,. , �f thinking about disease.., We see it as a compliment to medicine." Musical at Playhouse GRAND BEND - A Huron Coun- try Playhouse press release de- scribes Me and My Girl as "the happiest show in town. 19 cheerfully ever after. Shawn Wright plays the part of Bill Snibson, the boisterous heir to Hareford Hall, with enough slap - ( Bill and his gal, Sally: main characters that help make Me and My Girl shine. That, it definitely is. Although the musical's plot is simplified to the point of being nearly non-existent, there is enough charm and humor to sustain an au- dience's attention well into the con- clusion, which turns out as ex- pected. Everyone lives happily and stick comedy and exaggerated ex- pressions to raise the eyebrows of Charlie Chaplin. Bill's perfect match, Leisa Way as his girl, Sally, exudes bubbly warmth, a smooth voice and comic chatter that melts hearts as well as everyday in- hibitions. To balance these exuberant, care- free characters, a number of upper crust individuals, at first obsessed with keeping, order at the hall, play their parts to perfection, with Eng- lish accents and stiff clothes to match. . One old chap voices his fear of someday witnessing "fish and chips in the library." Complementing the musical's up- beat air are Tots of visuals for the eyes to feast on. The interior of Hareford Hall is stately and elab- orately detailed. Later we watch an interesting miriad of dark shadows as characters primp and argue in preparation for an elite party. Costumes are bright and when appropriate, garish and giddy. It's obvious the talented technical and design team of Annie had a hand in this production. Me and My Girl was a huge war- time hit in the 1930's and became the decade's longest running mu- sical. In 1984 it was revived in England and opened on Broadway two years 'later. It won numerous awards including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical of the Year. The Playhouse version of the show, directed by Artistic Director Brian McKay, runs until August 31. Rotary Trail contribution TORONTO - Ontario farmers are eligible to claim refunds of the pro- vincial sales tax they pay on materi- als bought to build or modernize farm buildings, Finance Minister Ernie Eves said Monday. "The temporary retail sales tax rebate on building materials, which 1 announced in this year's provin- cial budget, is expected to provide eligible farmers with a total of $20 million in tax relief," Eves said. "Farmers play a key role in driving Ontario's economy and this tax cut is a clear message that the strength- ening our agricultural industry is a priority of this government." A temporary sales tax rebate pro- gram has been established for com- mercial farmers who buy materials for use in building or modernizing a structure used exclusively for farming purposes. The government will rebate the retail sales tax (RST) paid on the purchase of building materials and on the cost of building qualifying farm struc- tures. Examples of such structures include barns, silos, greenhouses, and buildings that house farm ma- chinery. The RST rebate will apply to materials purchased by farmers between May 8, 1996 and March 31, 1997. Farmers who apply for a sales tax rebate must ensure that their appli- cations are received by the Retail Sales Tax Branch no later than De- cember 31, 1997. Claims for re - hates should be mailed to the Retail Sales Tax Branch, 2nd Floor 1600 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Onta- rio, L I N 9B2. The Ministry of Finance's Infor- mation Sheet, entitled How to Claim the Temporary Retail Sales Tax Rebate tot Commercial Farm- ers, pro'itde..-omrletr ntorrnation on how farmers can apply for the rebate. Copies of the Information Sheet, as well as general refund applica- tion forms, may he obtained from your local Retail Sales Tax office (phone numbers listed in the blue pages of the telephone directory), or by calling the Ministry of Fi- nance at 1-800-263-7965. This in- formation will also be available at HONEY CROP ON TAP! 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SIDE BY SIDE ONLY $2099 ($1974 AFTER FACTORY REBATE) 1ndraising for the Grand Bend Rotary Nature Trail received a big boost with the receipt of a $10,000 donation from the Arcangelo Rea Family Foundation of London. The Nature Trail Is a seven kilometer trail that runs along the west side of highway 21 between Grand Bend and the Pinery. The project, which is being managed by the Rotary Club of Grand Bend, has - set a fundraising target of $182,000. With this donation funds have now reached $70,000. Pictured above, from left to right, Peter Wamer, Trail Committee Member, Bert Albertson, Rotary Club President and Hank Krech, Committee Chairperson pose near the fundraising sign in front of the municipal office in Grand Bend.