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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 1, 20 18 | 26 Studying for high school exams can be a stressful and overwhelming activi- ty, so the Halton Hills Pub- lic Library brought in some four-legged diver- sions for beleaguered stu- dents this week. For the first time, thera- py dogs from St. John Am- bulance dropped by the li- brary's Georgetown branch Wednesday and Ac- ton's on Thursday to pro- vide a respite for high schoolers looking for a break from the books. The Acton youth servic- es librarian, Jodie Manda- rino, said the library usual- ly provides snacks and a cordoned-off area for "ex- am crammers," but wanted to go a step further this year by having the therapy dogs and their trainers stop by for a couple of hours. Levi, an 11-year-old Bos- ton Terrier, and nine-year- old chocolate lab Libby are used to snuggling up with strangers as they visit long-term care facilities and schools, as well as women's and children's shelters on a regular basis. Libby's owner and train- er, Christine Lacombe, said the nonprofit, volunteer- run St. John's Ambulance Dog Therapy program wel- comes new volunteers and their canine counterparts to join the group for their weekly visits. And there are perks. Both Levi and Libby re- ceived celebrity treatment when they attended both the 2015 Pan Am Games and last year's Invictus Games in Toronto. COMMUNITY Dogs 'paw-vide' relief EAMONN MAHER emaher@theifp.ca From left, Grade 12 Acton High School students Dario Offidani, Anthony Aziz and Olivia Nowacki take a break from studying for a Canadian History exam this week to visit with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs Libby and Levi at the Acton branch of the Halton Hills Public Library. Eamonn Maher photo We set the standard for quality eyecare and we focus on your health and wellness. Eyes Focused onYou Dr. Caroline Teske & Associates - Optometrists 99 Sinclair Avenue, Suite 310 Georgetown, ON | 905.702.1616 www.eyesfocusedonyou.com Grand Opening March 23, 24 & 25th 2018 … Save the date! 9577 Sideroad 17, Erin, ON, N0B 1T0 905-877-4266 www.underthestarsrv.ca Sweetheart deals on all New 2018 models! ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Under the Stars RV. OFF ALL IN-STORE PARTS Springdale Zinger Passport Falcon US Cargo (Formerly Georgetown RV) 10 Mountainview Rd S, Unit 10, Georgetown, ON 905-877-3636 email: info@silverwoodkitchens.ca Didn't get what you wanted for Christmas? We've got you covered!