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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, M ay 7, 20 20 | 4 Find local professionals here every Thursday! For advertising information please call 905-234-1018 or email kkosonic@theifp.ca Professionals Ask the Gerry Ross H.B.Sc. PT, MCPA, FCAMT 318 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN • T: 905.873.7677 cbi.ca/web/physiotherapy-georgetown Q: My children play a lot of sports. Should they be stretching to prepare for activity? A: Youthful tissue is more resistant than older tissue to strains and sprains but these types of injuries do occur in children. It is also important to consider that habits formed during youth lay the foundation for adult behavior and from this perspective it is crucial that young people are taught the principles of pre-game preparation and post-game cool down so that they are more likely to enjoy the benefits of being active throughout their lives. Performing drills prior to sports enhances mental alertness and reflex responses and stretching prior to sports exposes the tissues to forces that may be encountered during the sport but do so in a more controlled manner, thus preparing the tissue without the risk of injury. Stretching after activity is one of the best ways to stimulate lengthening of tissues because the tissues are warm and therefore more pliable. This also "wrings out" muscles which possess irritating chemicals such as lactic acid. Leathertown Lumber COVID-19 Store Policy April 1, 2020 OPEN FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES We are currently staying open to serve our contractors and commercial customers who need to keep their business operating. We are asking that all orders be called or emailed in for curbside pick-up or curbside delivery. Interim Business Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm (closed Saturday & Sunday) To place an order or get a quote: • Call : 519-853-1970 • Email: jcober.leathertown@bellnet.ca • Visit our website for a quote: www.leathertownlumber.ca Picking Up Your Order: • Our staff will contact you when your order is ready for pick-up • Your order will be ready in the front parking lot (no entry into the store or yard is permitted at this time) • Staff will not be assisting with loading orders, please bring assistance for large/heavy items Deliveries: • Contact Free, curbside delivery can be arranged at this time Returns: • Returns are not accepted at this time • We recommend not over purchasing on lumber to ensure that they are in good salable condition at the time returns are accepted Payment: • NO CASH PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME • Payment by credit or debit card accepted at time of order or pickup (we recommend increasing your limit for payment by tap) • Payment by e-transfer to jcober.leathertown@bellnet.ca Leathertown Lumber thanks our team of dedicated employees for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our employees are rising to the daily challenge of providing safe and efficient service to our valued customers. We ask that when placing or picking up an order you recognize these efforts and express gratitude and patience with our safety protocols. Without our amazing team we would not be able to continue to serve our customers. Leathertown Lumber continues to monitor and follow provincial and federal guidelines for our operation. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our emplyee's, their families and our customers. We thank you for your consideration, patience and cooperation during this difficult time we are all facing. Please help work with us to keep you and our team safe! This policy may change without notice. www.leathertownlumber.ca Halton police say they re- sponded to 73 per cent fewer sus- pected cases of child abuse in April, but that is not necessarily a good thing. The Halton Regional Police Service's Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit and the Halton Chil- dren's Aid Society (CAS) issued a joint press release recently, urg- ing residents to remain vigilant in reporting suspected child abuse. They said they fear the report- ed cases are down, not because there is less child abuse or ne- glect, but because the coronavi- rus crisis is requiring people to stay in their homes where the abuse cannot be easily seen. "We normally receive con- cerns from schools, friends, other parents, coaches and daycare providers," said Det. Sgt. Crystal Kelly, Halton police. "With social distancing mea- sures in place and increased stress on families, there is little opportunity for children to inter- act with or reach out to those they trust." As of April 23, Halton police say they responded to eight calls in April 2020 regarding suspected child abuse, compared to 30 calls during the same period in April 2019, a 73 per cent decrease. Halton CAS observed a 27 per cent decrease in calls in April 2020 compared to 2019. They said as of April 23, only 85 new cases have been opened by Halton CAS, compared to 169 during the same period in April 2019, a 50 per cent decrease. "At Halton Children's Aid So- ciety, we are concerned about the increased risk of child abuse and neglect due to families being iso- lated from the community," said Jennifer Binnington, director of protection services at Halton CAS. "We understand this is a very stressful time for many families and we want you to know that we are an essential service and are open to assist and support chil- dren, youth and families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call us if you have any concerns or worries about a child during this time." Halton police and Halton CAS are asking that everyone remain mindful of the welfare of their neighbours, their children's friends and classmates, and their relatives. They say it is crucial that residents also speak to their children about what to do if a friend confides in them that they are not safe at home. Victims or the friends or fami- ly of victims are encouraged to contact the Halton police, Halton CAS or other community re- sources if child abuse or neglect is happening. Help can be reached by call- ing: • Halton Regional Police Ser- vice Child Abuse and Sexual As- sault Unit 905-825-4777; • Halton Children's Aid Soci- ety 905-333-4441 or 1-866-607-5437; • Kid's Help Phone 1-800-668- 6868 (24-hour crisis line); • Radius Child & Youth Servic- es 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855- 744-9001; • Halton Women's Place 905- 878-8555 (north) or 905-332-7892 (24-hour crisis line). NEWS POLICE FEAR CORONAVIRUS CRISIS IS HIDING CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS "With social distancing measures in place and increased stress on families, there is little opportunity for children to interact with or reach out to those they trust." - Det. Sgt. Crystal Kelly, Halton police Halton Police and Halton Children's Aid Society voice concerns that coronavirus pandemic is hiding child abuse victims. Halton Regional Police Service photo POLICE NORMALLY RECEIVE CONCERNS FROM SCHOOLS, FRIENDS, COACHES, DAYCARE PROVIDERS, BUT NOW NONE HAVE CONTACT WITH CHILDREN