Strawberry Social: hosted by Georgetown Hospital Volunteers at the Lions Hall, 1-3 p.m. Tickets $9. Available at the Hospital Gift Shop or call 905-877-0767. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km loop hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot usual spot. Leader: Maureen, 905-8739757 [email protected] Hungry Hollow Trail Walk: Meet at the Miller Drive entrance at 12 p.m. Info: www.haltonhills. ca/recandparks Thursday, June 24 Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea. H.E.A.L., the Georgetown Suicide Prevention Group support group: meets 7-8:30 p.m. in the house beside Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. (use back door). Info: Paul, 905-877-6122. Garden Contest entry deadline: June 24 to enter the Georgetown Horticultural Society’s annual garden contest. See www. geohort.com for details. Bishop Michael Bird: visits St. John’s Anglican Church, Stewarttown. A Patronal Holy Eucharist with Bishop Michael at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Business advice: from a Halton Region Business Development Centre business consultant at the Georgetown library to help you start a small business or expand your existing small business. For a free one-hour appointment, call 1-866-4HALTON. Monthly Acoustic Jam: at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St., 8-10:30 p.m. Last one until the fall. Info: Wendi and Hugh, 519-8569266 or [email protected] Friday, June 25 Toonie Movie afternoon: for Community Calendar seniors beginning at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. Admission includes a popular movie, popcorn and drink. Movies In The Park- Glen Williams: Party Cinemas presents a family-oriented outdoor movie nights in Glen Williams Park. Admission is free, but bring a nonperishable item for the food bank. Starts at dusk. Info: www.partycinemas.com Five Dollars Fridays: Georgetown Legion will be hosting a $5 dinner at the Legion, 127 Mill St., 6-7 p.m. Non-members are welcome. Last one until the fall. Saturday, June 26 Strawberry Festival: 5-8 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, south of 25 Sideroad. Includes supper salad and strawberry dessert. Adults $15, students $10 and children (5-12) $5. Dance: Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is holding, the Mary Lou Douglas Memorial, dance featuring the Boomerangs, 7:30 p.m. at the Acton Legion. Tickets at Links2Care, RBC, Giant Tiger, Young’s Pharmacy, or at the door or call 519-853-1424. Halton Amateur Radio Club: holds its annual Field Day at Dominion Gardens Park after 2 p.m. Bake sale/garage sale and car wash: at St. Alban’s Church in Acton in the church hall and parking lot, 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. Info: Cindy Blades, 519-853-0133. Fun charity day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hornby Nursery School. Barbecue and games for the whole family. Funds to the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer. Hosted by the Teresa Myers team. More at www.independentfreepress.com Georgetown Highland Games 2010 Lottery Draw Results Lottery license number M329684 The 2010 Georgetown Highland Games lottery was drawn at 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2010 in the Georgetown Fairgrounds. The prizes and winners are as follows: FIRST PRIZE: Tickets for two to the UK Courtesy of Transat Holidays Won by: Jean Ness, Orangeville THIRD PRIZE: $50.00 Gift Certificate Courtesy of Ned Devine’s Restaurant, Milton Won by: Doug Barnes, Burlington SECOND PRIZE: Portable Weber Propane BBQ Courtesy of Home Depot, Milton Won by: Sarah McDonald FOURTH PRIZE: $50.00 Gift Certificate Courtesy of The Ivy Arms, Milton Won by; Jesse Forrest, Acton Ask The Professionals PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES 905-873-9393 MANON DULUDE WWW.FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM [email protected] Effective communication is possible when people are committed to come up with the best possible outcome for all parties involved. Prior to a conversation, inform the other person that you would like to discuss a specific issue. Agree on a time to have the conversation. This gives everyone time to formulate their thoughts about the topic. Avoid taking people by surprise. 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[email protected] or call 905-877-0301 ext. 237 Cheryl Tanego RPh Open until Midnight 7 days a week Georgetown Marketplace 905-877-2291 Q: I recently had a bunch of blood tests done and my doctor says I am at risk of developing diabetes. How does he know this and what can I do to try and prevent diabetes? Your blood tests may have revealed that you have Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). This means your blood sugar levels were higher than average but not as high as those of people with diabetes. Some people with IGT will go on to develop type 2 diabetes, others can bring their blood sugar levels back to normal with simple lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes that can help include: 1. Modifying your diet. Increase your daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and reduce your fat and sugar intake. Follow Canada’s Food Guide to improve your diet. 2. Quitting smoking. Diabetes and smoking both increase the chance of heart disease. 3. Getting active. Work towards getting 60 minutes of physical activity each day. 4. Controlling other medical conditions. High cholesterol and high blood pressure are risk factors for developing diabetes. Take your medication as prescribed to help keep these conditions under control. 5. Maintaining or reaching a healthy weight. Being at a healthy weight reduces your risk of developing many conditions that are associated with obesity. These include diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Do you need more information? Come talk to your Healthwatch Pharmacist. We’re here to help. A: 905-873-3103 333 Mountainview Road South Georgetown, Ontario L7G 6E8 www.eramosaphysio.com Q: A: I tore my Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), is it important to wear a brace? The ACL is one of the major ligaments in the knee. Ligaments are bands of connective tissue that connect bone to bone. The role of the ACL is to provide stability in the knee by preventing anterior translation of the knee or sliding of the knee (femur) forward on the lower leg (tibia) and it limits rotational movements of the knee. Once injured whether completely or partially torn and the initial swelling and pain is reduced, it is important to strengthen the muscles in the leg. Factors to consider when purchasing a brace are: 1) Whether the ACL is completely or partially torn, despite having the knee strengthened, you may experience more instability, so a brace will provide you with the stability that you require for your day to day activity. 2) The Sport or activity that you may be returning to. Today’s custom braces are fairly lightweight and durable and will provide you stability. Orthopedic surgeons sometimes will prescribe a custom brace preoperatively, but will usually require you to wear one post-operatively for about one year. 3) Your age and activity level. If you lead a very sedentary life a custom brace may not be required because you are not placing yourself in situations that will cause instability in the knee. DR. ANOOP SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 211 Guelph St., Ste #5, Georgetown L7G 5B5 905-873-8400 Karen www.haltonspeech.com MacKenzie-Stepner located in Georgetown Marketplace Mall (905) 877-CARE (2273) Q: Q: A: A: My 3 year old cannot say the /l/ sound at all. She uses a /w/ sound instead. Should she have speech therapy? Generally speaking, if this is the only sound that she has difficulty with your daughter does not require speech therapy. Children learn sounds in a particular order according to maturation of their oral structures and visibility of the sounds. Typically, children learn the vowel sounds first and then proceed to the sounds involving their lips (p, m, h, w and b). Children should be able to say these sounds correctly by age 3. Next, the child starts to get more control over movements of their tongue and the sounds (t, d, , g and l) start to develop. Children should be able to make these sounds correctly by age 4. Next, the child learns to control air flow in his/her mouth and we start hearing sounds such as (f, v, s, z, sh, ch, th). These sounds generally take a little longer to master but the child should be able to do most of them by age 5. This is a general outline of articulation development. However there are exceptions to every rule. If your child is dropping the first or last sounds of words at any age a speech evaluation is usually required. If your child has difficulty with tongue movements or control, speech therapy may be required early so that later sounds are not affected. If in doubt, please call for answers. Speech problems are easier to correct at a younger age before the child has developed the habit of saying the sound incorrectly. DR. ANOOP SAYAL Are you someone who believes pregnancy causes tooth decay? This longstanding myth has been circulated for years. it is understandable. Pregnant women experience hormonal changes which may cause some puffiness and bleeding of the gums. This will usually occur in the last three months or so of the pregnancy. In addition, it’s very easy for the pregnant woman and “new mom” to put off proper dental care and hygiene. After all, is there anyone busier than a new mother? The delay in dental care may pose problems for the teeth, including decay. Keep in mind, most dentists will try to avoid x-rays when examining pregnant women. If done, it may only be for a single suspected tooth. The experts agree that proper rest, good nutrition, and excellent prenatal care help the new baby and the mother. Good dental care is a crucial part of the care you need as a mother-to-be. Jenni Veneruz PT 905-702-7891 www.dizzyhelper.com Q: A: Why does our balance decrease as we get older? One of the leading health concerns for people over the age of 60 is falling. This can lead to lengthy hospital stays and even death. Good balance is dependent on many factors. We require good sensory input from our eyes, our vestibular system (inner ear) and the proprioceptors in our joints. People with arthritis, glaucoma or inner ear disorders, for example, will likely have decreased balance. These problems are more common in people over 60. Balance can be easily improved with the proper exercises and with vestibular rehabilitation. 15 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Wednesday, June 23