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Earlier this year, regional social serâ€" vices commissioner Bonnie Ewart flagged Allendale as a potential conâ€" en because it‘s unknown if additional ovincial subsidies will continue past arch 1995. If they don‘t, the Region will see a $1.7â€"million shortfall and fface decisions on closing beds or findâ€" ing alternate funding. The treasurer. said the Region‘s $199â€"million 1995 expenditure budget holds no decreases in services, but will see staffing cutbacks at Allendale, priâ€" marily because of reduced provincial | The Region‘s 1993, 1,081 staff complement, will shrink to 994 in 1995, with most staff reductions Rinaldo cautioned that the budget could change based on the incoming council‘s wishes. The water rate hikes mean taxpayâ€" ers will cough up about $5 extra a year to pay for water system infrastructure upgrades and another $5 a year for fire protection security. increase that would have accommodatâ€" ed inflation, but tacked an extra $2.34 on the property tax bill. Halton Region eyes water rate increase At Allendale, about nine fullâ€"time quivalent job reductions will be ccomplished through attrition â€" dropâ€" ing it by almost 10% over 1993 levâ€" Tickets for the dinner/show package are $20 and are available through Monaghan‘s by calling 842â€"4435. Monaghan‘s Sports Pub and Grill presents a dinner show featuring the comedic talents of Maxie and Mitch from England tonight (Sunday) beginning at 7 p.m. ou have grown into a fine young man and onderful son. English comedy duo at Monaghan‘s Man of the Year ! HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY NEIL (Continued from page 19) â€" Sharon Bill McLean Anniversary "October 18, 1969" Congratulations Lisa Pitman Love family friends Love from Mom and the gang Symbolic SWEET 16th BIRTHDAY Love always, Mom. Happ Meanmgful on your Allendale will see some user fee increases â€"â€" hairdressing won‘t be subâ€" sidized, the expanding Milton Community Information Service‘s monthly rent will go up and per diem resident accommodation fees will jump 1.5%. Operating budgets for regional departments and funding to regional boards and agencies will stay at 1994 levels. The 1995 budget provides a $100,000 regional share of Canada/Ontario Infrastructure funding for Oakville‘s waterfront plan; a $86,000 increase in the $7.6â€"million road works budget; $175,000 toward police service capital works; and $250,000 in Allendale‘s Martin House renovations. Waste management fees stay the same â€" a $150/tonne tipping fee, $100/tonne recycling fee, and $5/150 kg container station user fees (along with the newly approved 15 cents/kg additional charge on loads over 150/kg). Some regional staff will be added, but to programs funded fully by the provincial government. They include jobs related to tobacco bylaw enforceâ€" ment, Hepatitis B immunizations, a welfare fraud investigator, and a social assistance caseâ€"worker. accomplished by not filling vacancies and cutting partâ€"time nursing hours. WILL BE HELD AT THE GLEN ABBEY RECREATION CENTRE 1415 THIRD LINE on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1994 AT 7:00 PM. Amendments to the Constitution will be available for pickâ€"up at the Minor Oaks Hockey Office anytime after Wednesday, October 19/94 Constitutional Meeting THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE MINOR OAKS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Notice of Membership and ASSOCIATION INC. the OM 9ranarz/i 105 Robinson Street at Water Street (please use the Water Street entrance) The Old Granary has been opened on this special occasion for the United Way Demonstrations 5y shilled artisans Suggested gift: $5 All proceeds to the United Way of Oakville Sunday October 16, 1994 1:00 to 5:00 pm "It all boils down to getting to the root of the problem and finding the causative factor," says Dr. Rodak. Naturopathy is a holistic approach to medicine which doesn‘t just isolate and treat sympâ€" toms but strives to find the origin In fact, your first visit to the Meridian cfinic consists of an inâ€" depth account of both your past and present medical history wEich can lgst up to 40 minutes. A comâ€" plete headâ€"toâ€"toe physical is then conducted during your second visit. After these two information Eathcring sessions, treatment egins. We look at their (patients) genetic weaknesses and their heredâ€" itary tendencies," says Dr. Chang. She explains that a person with a structural problem may just need an adjustment whereas a person with chemical stress would need a "spring cleaning of the body" to eliminate toxins. "It‘s a customized approach to health," says Dr. Rodak who stressâ€" es that the different modalities are used in order to address the indiâ€" vidual nature of the sickness. "We treat sick people with disâ€" eases, we don‘t just treat diseases," says Dr. Rodak. Dr. Nana Chang and partner Dr. Taras Rodak guide their patients towards the road of recovâ€" ery with natural therapies such as clinical nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathy and botanical mediâ€" cine. Poor health is not a choice but at the Meridian Naturopathic Clinic, chgosiqg_ the right treatment is. Are you tired of bemg sick? "‘gn Advertorial Naturopathic doctors are recogâ€" nized as primary health care practiâ€" tioners and when necessary, both Chang and Rodak work in conâ€" junction with other professionals for the wellâ€"being of their patients. Their long years of training (four years of Naturopathic study after University) was just the beginning of an educational process as both doctors enthusiastically follow the latest in research and technological developments in the field. The Meridian Naturopathic Clinic is located at 113 Jones Street, Oakyville, with a second office in Mississauga. For an appointment call (905) 238â€"9001 or 847â€"2470. "We do reply on lab tests but we also rely on what patients tell us," says Dr. Rodak. Their approach is both objective and subjective as they admit that a typical blood test that comes back normal may not always tell the complete story. _ The results are that both doctors have successfully treated a variety of cases ranging from the common cold, allergies and various childâ€" hood diseases to women‘s health problems _ such _ as _ PMS, endometriosis and infertility. of the problem and treat it accordâ€" inoly. GRANARY ENTERPRISES INC