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Second Section - October 30,1996
he Child a Hensall tradition
HENSAL . - Week of the Child
has been a of Hensall tradition
for nine ye
"This is a week that began with
the association of early childhood
educators... '(It's) a way com-
munities and governments can be-
come aware of the activities and
happenings for children," explained
organizer Barb Westlake -Power.
The week began with an open
house on October 17 at the village
post office where new Winnie the
Pooh stamps{, were released. There
was a first-time spaghetti and meat-
ball dinner held at the community
centre on Friday and throughout the
rest of the week there were various
functions to attend.
Hockey and ringette were on-
going events. Pre-
school Story
Hour was held at
the library
with a
'bears
At right, Sheryl
Forrest helps her
daughter, Kathryn
put on her skates
for the parent and
tot skating.
Photos and story by
Angela Pickering
T -A Co-op student
b
A'
Above, Keelan West-
lake -Power dresses as
a scary looking gar-
goyle with a bright
smile at Saturday's
costume parade. At
right, Brandon Millar
and Megan Collins par-
ticipate in Preschool
Story Hour at the Hen -
sal! Library last week.
The unique approach of network chiropractic
This is an extended series featuring various health topics as they are presented
each Wednesday at the Exeter Town Hall.
By Brenda Burke
TA Reporter
EXETER - A woman lies face down on a bench
while a network chiropractor strategically and gently
touches parts of her spine. Within minutes her
breathing becomes deeper. Soon
her back begins to curve into a
wave-like motion. She raises her
hands, presses the top of her head to
the bench and arches her back
dramatically.
Ilya Gomon, one of only 100
chiropractors in the world certified at his level,
demonstrated the power of network therapy to a
group of health series participants at the Town Hall
last Wednesday night.
Not everyone reacts to treatment this visibly, he
explained, although they do respond internally. By
using hands-on, low force adjustments to the spine, a
network chiropractor affects the relationship and
alignment of spinal bones and neurological
structures that influence the body's functions.
Such treatment, said Gomon, is a "kind of a blend
of science and intuition," that improves the physical,
emotional and psychological states by dis-inhibiting
the body's self -healing mechanisms. The network
approach aims to teach the body how to dissipate
stored stress and as a result makes people more
receptive to their inner voice.
"People go on doing the things they do on a day
to day basis, disconnected from their bodies,"
Gomon pointed out. "We become less and less aware
and we don't feel...Emotions are stored in your
body."
In their clients, network specialists detect six
major behavior and thought patterns and associate
these with affected vertebra. The patterns include
those preoccupied with past or future as well as
people who feel stuck in a relationship, victimized or
others who adopt an extreme logical approach. The
sixth pattern includes individuals who feel happy in
the present. According to Gomon, network methods
allow the body to become more flexible and
adaptable, therefore leading the mind along
the same path, which has the potential
to initiate positive changes. Eventually
the spine may become a barometer to
help someone analyze their feelings.
"With this work you find your own
answers," said Gomon, who will also
hold a network chiropractic demonstration in Clinton
on Nov. 18.
For details on this session or next Wednesday's
Exeter Town Hall session on massage
therapy/chiropractic, call 235-4003.
Ilya Gomon, a network chiropractor In
Stratford, demonstrates the technique on
Darlene McKay.
theme. Parents and their children
attended parent and tot skating on
Wednesday and free skating was
available to everyone many times
during the week.
There were crafts, gymnastics
and also a movie night for children
of all ages. The Kids Club had a
backwards day on Friday and to top
off the week, there was a costume
parade Saturday. Many dressed up
n their Halloween costumes and
walked from the Fire Hall to the
Arena where they participated in
games and enjoyed refreshments.
t.RENTAL
at the DOlt Center
At left, Postmas-
ter Linda Fergu-
son displays Win-
nie the Pooh
items for the
Week of the Child
open house held
at the Hensall
Post Office.
TOOL &
RENTAL
STOP
GET READY FOR WINTER
Bring in your Snowblowers &
Chainsaws to be serviced
CARPET SHAMPOOER
REG. $30 per day • Supplies extra
SPECIAL $25.00 per day
RESTORE THAT HARDWOOD FLOOR
WITH OUR SPECIAL TOOLS
COME IN AND SEE OUR LARGE
SELECTION OF POWER TOOLS
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center
EXETER 235-4441