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Times Advocate, 1996-09-18, Page 3r MLIM Fully cooked -breaded restaurant style Chicken Breasts Available only at M&M Meat Shops, 8-10 pieces SAVE 1399 $2.00 1.2 kg. 2.8 1b.L., MiM Times -Advocate, September 18, 1996 Page 3 The incredible nature of herbs This is the second of a six -part series that will feature various natural health topics as they are presented each Wednesday from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9 at the Exeter Town Hall or South Huron District High School. By Brenda Burke T -A Reporter EXETER - "I'm not here to sermonize or tell you how to nm your life," began Michael Rayner during his presentation on herbs last Wednesday night. Describing himself as a "student of herbalism," he informed the group gathered at the Town Hall about the healing properties of herbs. Raised on a dairy farm near Stratford, Rayner has always oxen interested in plants and has used herbs for his own healing. He explained the concept of holism, stating the World health Organization defines health as "the active state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being." Whereas many people consider the mind, spirit and body as separate entities, he explained, holists see them as interrelated and connected to the environment. "Pain is a message from your body," he continued, and disease presents itself in a variety of ways as a barrier to growth. Although herbs have been described as "useful plants," he pointed out, they also have a direct relationship with humans. According to Rayner, an herbalist studies this relationship and places importance on intuition, include herbal energetics, "energies we don't understand beyond the electro -magnetic scale." He referred to energetics classifications of melancholic/earth, phlegmatic/water, sanguine/air and choleric/fire types of people, explaining each type is prone to specific diseases. Plants can be classified according to their energetics and physiological effect on the body, he said. And unlike drugs. they support rather than suppress the body on its way to health as it heals itself. "Most animals actually practice herbal medicine," he said. "When your dog gets an upset tummy, he goes out and eats some grass." Rayner explained various myths about herbs, for example, the notion that anything organic is safe to consume. The Town "All herbs have side effects," he warned. "Less is more...Every person's body is different...A lot of herbs you have to take a break from." Rayner also talked about his favorite herbs including ginger, valerian, ginseng, dandelion, licorice and aloe vert. Ginger root relieves stomach disorders, valerian root is a tonic for the nervous system, ginseng improves stress management, dandelion root clean the bloodstream and liver, licorice root increases fluidity of mucus from the lungs and bronchial tubes, and aloe vera juice stimulates the immune system. Next week's health session, Breath and Body Movement with Jill Weiss, requires comfortable clothing and will take place at the small gymnasium of SHDHS. For more information call 235-4003 or 235-1644. Exeter's second health session, featuring Michael Rayner's presentatio n on herbs, attracted nearly 50 people to the Town Hall. Local hospital restructuring study begins Electronics EXETER - A hospital study for Huron Perth is moving forward quickly with the deadline of Janu- ary 31, 1997. The local,District Health Council recently eceived funding from the ,Ministry of Health to complete this study for the Huron Perth district. The Minis- try of Health has indicated that the study must he completed by the end of January so that hospitals can in- corporate DHC recommendations into their operating plans for the next fiscal year. South Huron Hos- pital, along with the seven other hospitals in Huron Perth, is partici- pating in the study process. The Districtarealth Council Tisk force overseeing the study includes local volunteers from the communi- ty and hospital sector. Task Force Chair, Janet Hook, said "as the study is moving forward very quickly, it will be. important that Huron Perth residents participate in the opportunities for input that are made available to them." District Health Council staff will he work- ing with a sub -committee of the task force to make sure that oppor- tunities for local input are available throughout the study. Opportunities for community input will include random telephone surveys,, focus groups, requests for written submis- sions, and open houses. The study task force has ac- knowledged that quality health care, access to, and coordination of service are the key components that must be included in the Huron Perth hospital system. District Health Council Executive Director, Fraser Bell acknowledged "all pos- sible Options, such as hospital role changes, mergers and closures will be conOdered by the tatsk,force as it seeks*iy+s to streamll!11!!the hospi- tal system." A team from Price Waterhouse Management Consultants has been hired to work closely with HPDHC staff to provide technical assistance to, the study task force. The HPDHC, along with the study task force, is committed to ensuring that their recommendations to the Min- ister of Health will result in a hos- pital system that , best meets the health care needs of Huron Perth residents, despite, impending cut- backs to local hospitals. For more information about the study process and how you can get involved, please contact the Huron Perth Dis- trict Health Council at 348-4498. Hospital and Related Health Services Study Task Force Mem- bership Voting: Bev Skinner, Exeter; Marg Makins, Bayfield; Anne Lake, Fullarton; Bill Thibert, Sea - forth; Pat Pietrek, Wingham; Kim Tithe, Goderich; Roberta Ament, Listowel; Henry de Young, St. Marys; Susan Tamblyn, Stratford; gill Andersons Stratford; Paul Dun- cth, St. Marys; David Sparling, Blyth; Mary Lou' Hyde, Hensall; Marlene Price, Mitchell; Joseph Ennett, Stratford; Janet Hook, Chair, Stratford; Linda Knight, Bel - grave; Sheila Dolmage, Seaforth; John McLeod, Listowel. Non-voting: Fraser Bell, HPDHC - Executive Director; Kelly Gillis, HPDHC - Pl'anner; Cathie Kerr, Ministry of Health; Betsy Bridgen, Ministry of Health. Board holds first meeting at CHSS CLINTON - A positive summer school report was given by Principal Rob Parr at the first Huron County Board of Education meeting held in the Cen- tral Huron Secondary School library. Parr reported the summer session was very suc- cessful, giving some senior students the opportunity to complete diploma or entrance requirements for college or university. Although overall numbers were lower, the adult education programs that ran during the summer increased by 30 per cent since 1994. Fewer summer school students may be partly due to semestering across Huron County that allows credits to be made up within the regular session. "In all, I think summer school was very successful. I think the students owe you a debt of gratitude for maintaining summer school during restricted fi- nancial times, " said Parr. Parr's report also listed five recommendations for the future. Teachers have asked the board to con- sider establishing a minium grade during the regular school year in order to be admitted to summer school. Literacy Festival Pat Senn also attended last week's board meeting with good news about the Literacy Festival. She re- ported an excellent community response to the event. "It has been one of the best things I have done in my teaching career," said Senn. Family Studies The board passed a motion recommended by the Education Committee supporting the continuation of Family Studies programs. The board's motion also supports exploring ways and means of continuing Pa- renting and Personal Life Management programs as part of the Family Studies Program. Board move HCBE Director Paul Carroll reported the move into CHSS is on -track and proceeding within budget. To date the move has cost $75,000, not including the work yet to be completed on a board room at the school. 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ABCA defines council role EXETER - Tom Prout, manager of the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority, addressed Exeter Council Monday night on the sub- ject of the authority's budget. Prout remarked times have changed dramatically. At one time the ABCA presented a budget and the local municipalities were obliged to accept it since the prov- ince contributed over $2,000,000 to the operations of the authority. Now, the provincial share has shrunk to $78,000 and authorities must seek approval of their budget from municipal councils. Under questioning, Prout said each municipality will determine the extent to which it will support existing programs and direct its representative to vote accordingly. "It is up to you to consult with your representative (Gord Strang) and offer him direction. The board will vote according to assessment, and once 51 per cent has been reached, the proposal will be ap- proved and the municipal levies as- sessed accordingly." Councillor Thom Hughes asked if amalgamation talks were still .going on among the authori- ties. Prout replied that it is not po- litically opportune at this moment because the potential partners are not now ready to discuss a hypo- thetical issue. However, the board is prepared to talk with others about shared staff and programs. Correction The 95 acres purchased by Exeter as a buffer to their landfill site is lo- cated in Hay and not Stephen as re- ported last week. The Times - Advocate regets the error. �1 -eoor lofir a cSpac►a/ Q9f �If J ineo e? How about a gift basket? Call BASKETWORKS 235-4242 Creative Gift Baskets for all occasions SPECIAL PRICED ITEMS 50% OFF DIAMOND DAYS SPECIALS 30�'� OFF ALL .REGULAR PRICED ITEMS N 4 TAX ANSTETT JEWELLERS SINCE 1950 382 MAIN ST. S. 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