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The next step is to determine a monthly budget and if need- ed, enlist the help of family members or a professional such as your bank advisor. There are many residences from which to choose with many options available. You may be very pleasantly surprised at what you can afford. 222 Mountainview Rd. N. Bus: (905) 877-1800 Georgetown, ON L7G 3R2 Fax: (905) 873-9083 www.mountainviewresidence.com uschi@golden.net Christoph SummerOwner/Administrator Mountainview Residence owned and operated by the Summer family PCCS Individual, Couple & Family Counselling, Family Mediation, Parenting Coordination, Separation & Divorce Services www.pccs.ca info@pccs.ca 1-866-506-PCCS Offices in Georgetown, Mississauga & Orangeville Q:Does the power of positive thinking really work? I am such a negativeperson and feel that so many bad things happen to me. I can't quite get the hang of positive thinking. A:Positive thinking is very powerful in a number of ways: 1. If you learn to do it daily you can make a habit of positive thinking. 2. If you make a habit of positive thinking, your emotions will become more positive. 3. If your emotions become more positive, so will your disposition towards life and others. 4. A positive disposition attracts others who are positive, who then bring more joy and positive opportunities into your life. 5 As a result of the above, you will develop a positive instead of negative cycle for yourself. We have helped people turn their life around by becoming more positive. It may mean that counselling is required, especially if you are not getting the hang of it. Counselling can provide you with the techniques and help to keep you focused on your goal. Counselling can also help you eliminate any cognitive, emotional or behavioral blocks to your progress. Developing positive thinking does not mean that nothing bad will ever happen but you will likely find that most situations are less bothersome and that you have the capacity to deal with them. You will find that you can see the bright side to life. Give us a call to set up an appointment. At PCCS, our psychologist and social workers provide counselling to individual adults, couples, teens, children and families. We provide daytime, evening and weekend appointments. We have offices in Mississauga and Georgetown. More information: www.pccs.ca; www.georgetowncounselling.ca; www.georgetownmediation.ca Insert Rectal Suppository Into Left Ear This was written on the first medicine label I ever generated as a novice phar- macy intern, as I got to grips with the complex computer labelling system. Though it did cause some mirth in the pharmacy when it was discovered (and a sound telling off from the senior pharmacist on duty at the time), it does actual- ly illustrate a very practical point....some people in fact do insert rectal or vagi- nal suppositories into other body orifices...they do actually swallow medications by mouth intended for the eye or ear...they do actually drink rectal enemas as a liquid by mouth. All these scenarios I have encountered over the years and my point is this: when you are considering an ailment you may have and you need to seek advice then by all means ask your pharmacist how you actually take that medicine. Medicines today come in many flavours, colours, sizes, powders, capsules, caplets, gels, gel-filled capsules, sprays, injections, drinks, foods and the list goes on. It opens up a vast selection that is sometimes too daunting to contemplate. So many times patients come into the self-selection area of the pharmacy and, faced with umpteen different varieties of cough and cold preparations, look sim- ply bewildered. And the array is bewildering. Much of the confusion is due to over-marketing of products. So the next time you need a remedy consider all the choices you have and simply ask your pharmacist. Many people do not realize that there are other options than taking medicines by mouth ies. nasal sprays for use in ear pain or for blocked sinuses...wrist bands for use in nausea...rectal sup- positories for use in constipation...though the choices can often be confusing, it is a great thing that we do have choices and your pharmacist is someone acces- sible who can help you make an informed choice. So as (hopefully) cold and flu season draws to a close and seasonal allergies return in full force, consider the choices that are open to you and make good use of the advice that is readily available. Penelope Arnold, BAH, BPharm FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY Open until Midnight 7 days a week Georgetown Marketplace 905-877-2291 Lets TalkTM DR. ANOOP SAYAL DR. ANOOP SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry located in Georgetown Marketplace Mall (905) 877-CARE (2273) Q:What is a root canal? A:Most of us have heard the term root canal.Unfortunately, most people dont know what it means. A root canal is a means of removing diseased pulp from the center of a tooth in order to save the tooth from being removed com- pletely. When tooth decay progresses to the point of invading the pulp, the result is pain. Thats because the pulp contains blood vessels and nerve fibers. Before a root canal is done, the dentist must perform a thorough examination and take x-rays. After the offending tooth is located, a small hole is placed in the tooth crown. This allows access to the canals where the pulp is found. Special instruments are used to remove the diseased pulp. The canals are filled and sealed to keep bacteria out. A crown is then placed on the tooth to protect it from fracture, and to improve its appearance. Complete healing from root canal therapy takes some time. With a 90 percent success rate, though, many patients find it to be a good choice. Just ask your dentist. Cyndi Olsen Education Co-ordinator 324 Guelph Street., Georgetown 905-877-3163 Q:Why Dont Some Students Even Try? A:Weve looked at how to encourage your child to raise his hand in class, and how participation in the classroom can improve grades. Weve also touched on how being shy can prohibit a childs willingness to participate. The fear of failing is another big reason why a child might be unwilling to participate in class. It seems that there is a common perception among students that if you are not 100% right, it is better to not try at all. This outlook is understandable. After all, school can be a very competitive environment. We live in a culture driven to achieve top grades. Parents, teachers, school boards, and even advertisers all preach the message that good grades are the key to success in life. Its an all-pervasive message that surrounds everything that a student does. So its only natural that a student who cant compete at the A-level wouldnt want to compete at all. The message that we should be sending to students is the only way to get the gradesto get ahead, to be on the winning teamis to TRY. Students need to forget the negative and focus on the positive. We need to tell our students that its okay to have the wrong answer occasionally. Some of the greatest minds of our time had to fail several times before they were successful. In his quest to find a route to India, Christopher Columbus found the Caribbean. He wasnt the worlds best navigator, but the point is that he tried. He didnt give up. Success comes from the attempt. Its okay to be the student who puts up his or her hand to answer a question a hundred times and only be right once. Its certainly better than never putting your hand up at all. You know the saying that goes if at first you dont succeed, try, try again? Its a good refrain to remember in life and an even better one to remember in the classroom. Churches & Temples www.gcrc.on.ca (Affiliated with World Christianship Ministries) St. Georges Anglican Church 116 Main St. South Georgetown, ON (905) 877-7585 a Time for Fellowship & Friendship KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Worship: 11 am Rev. Dr. Kobie Du Plessis www.aztec-net.com/~KPC Service Dial-In: (905) 702-1629 SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 AM (Nursery Services Provided) .knoxgeorgetown.ca REV. DR. JAMES COOPER Gods Word for Todays World. GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH welcomes you! 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) 905-877-4322 Lead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Associate Pastor: Rev. Ted. S. Bootsma Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Georgetown Alliance Church 290 Main St. (S. of Maple 905-873-0249 www.togetheratgac.com Sunday Services* at 9:00 & 11:00 AM A Nursery & Junior Worship are offered during both services 60 Guelph Street, Georgetown 905-877-8044 Additional parking at Georgetown District High School www.stgeorgesgeorgetown.com SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00, 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. KNECT KIDS - 11:15 a.m. Nursery Care - 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. THURSDAY WORSHIP 10:00 a.m. Acton/Georgetown, Friday, April 18, 2008 9 Continued from pg. 7 stimulate, not dull the brain. I decided to give it a shot, and for a couple weeks, Ive tried to eat by the book so to speak, to see if I can make it through six or seven hours without tossing and turning half the night. The first night, I was somewhat incredulous, as I headed off to bed at 11 p.m. Never heard a thing until 6 a.m. Not bad. The next night was pretty much the same. Either I was totally exhausted and had to catch up, or there was something to this concept. Bit by bit, Im finding that eating a salad for dinner instead of something like a spicy sausage, seems to result in a better nights sleep. I also consume a couple of glasses of cold milk (not hot cant handle that) during the course of the evening. No tea or coffee, and no soft drinks. Of course, my research is far from exact, and might only be specific for me. But you know what? Its helped maybe a bit. However, one thing continues to bug me. The Sidekick can still knock back her half-gallon of Timmys, and be out like a light in seconds. And dammit I envy her. A Ted Bit... Please recycle this newspaper