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by Ernie Miatello
Snoring is a universal problem. There's a professor
in Germany who is trying to develop a computerized
pillow that actually moves the head when it "hears"
you snoring. The pillow is attached to a book -sized
computer on your night table and when you snore it
pumps air into part of the pillow which moves your head and you may
stop your snoring. He's trying to find a manufacturer right now.
One of the best resolutions for the New Year is to forgive those that you
feel have wronged you. The negative thoughts that surround the
resentment can be bad for your health. Forgiveness can be like lifting a
lead weight from your shoulders. And it will reduce your stress as well.
If you are a smoker, now is a good time to stop. There's a lot of
discussion about second-hand smoke being detrimental to a non-smoker.
The evidence is mounting to support this. Tobacco smoke contains over
4800 chemicals of which at least 69 are cancer-causing. For smokers,
quitting is the most significant lifestyle change they can make. Significant
for themselves and those around them.
There's a move to encourage more seniors to learn CPR. Many seniors
are still very active and often go hiking, golfing and do other activities often
away from medical help. Knowing how to do CPR is easy and could save
a friend's life.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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Compassionate life — Zurich Public Grade 8 student Jennifer
Lucas stands in front of a mural painted at the school to raise
awareness of an effort Lucas started to raise money to help build a
well in the village of Maasai Mara, Kenya. Lucas started the project
after attending a 'Me to We' conference in October, along with fel-
low student Beth OIIey, about finding purpose through living with
compassion. Lucas, along with students Amanda Thiel, Sabrina
Metzger and Ryan Watson and several other schools in the area, are
hoping to raise $1,000 by the end of February with several special
days planned at the school, including Tropical Paradise Day, Bottles
for Changes and a Wack for Water week with students paying a fee
to participate. For more information or to donate contact the
school at 236-4942. (photo/Pat Bolen)
Annual meeting in Granton
By Muriel Lewis
GRANTON CORRESPONDENT
GRANTON – At the Granton -
Wesley United Church on Sun.,
Jan. 20, Pastor Paul Vollick led
the service. Andrew Herbert lit
the Christ candle. The Scripture
readings were from Isaiah 49 and
John 1.
The message was entitled
"Everybody is a somebody — a
gift from God." The ministry of
music by the choir was It's a song
to praise the Maker. Time was
also spent with the young people
of the congregation.
The annual meeting is sched-
uled for Sun., Feb. 3 after the
church service. The Lenten
Lunch series commences on Feb.
13.
St. Paul's Anglican
At St. Paul's Anglican church in
Kirkton on Sun., Jan. 20 Rev.
Dalice Sim led the service of
morning prayer.
The message
was about shar-
ing your faith
with confidence
and joy. Sarah
Blackler read the
lessons.
The annual
vestry meeting is
next Sun., Jan.
27, following the
church service.
Gavel passed —The new chairperson of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA)
Lawrence McLachlan, of North Middlesex (right) accepted the gavel at the annual meeting of the
ABCA Jan. 17 from past chairperson Bill Weber, along with new vice chairperson Jim Ginn (left)
of Central Huron. (photo/submitted)
Tax Time can be rewarding for students
By Patrick Henry
(NC)—Post secondary stu-
dents may be thinking about
midterms and Spring
Break at this time of
year but completing
a tax return could
mean a few extra
dollars in their
pockets.
"A number of
students tax credits
have been intro-
duced to help with
the costs of a post -sec-
ondary education," says Cleo
Hamel, Senior Tax Analyst.
In addition to their tuition,
students can claim the edu-
cation amount of $400 per
month for full-time students
and $120 per month for
part-time, for every month
they are in school.
The Textbook Tax Credit
allows full-time students
who are eligible for the
education credit to
claim a $65 per
month tax credit for
textbooks; eligible
part-time students
receive a $20 credit
per month.
"The credit is a flat
rate so the amount you
actually spend on text-
books is not a factor,"
explains Hamel. "But it does
mean students won't have to
find their book store receipt
at tax time.
"Many students make the
mistake of thinking they
don't need to file a tax
return. In fact, they qualify
for a number of credits and
they are actually missing out
on a tax refund."
There is also the opportu-
nity to claim credits such as
the Canada Employment
Amount, which is available
to any Canadian with
employment income in 2007,
and the Transit Pass Credit.
Hamel adds that it is
important to keep all your
receipts and slips together so
they are easy to find at tax
time.
"You need the paperwork
even if you file online," says
Hamel. "If Canada Revenue
Agency asks, you have to
supply the slips or your
claim could be denied."
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