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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, S ep te m be r 17 ,2 02 0 | 12 Find local professionals here every Thursday! For advertising information please call 905-234-1018 or email kkosonic@theifp.ca Professionals Ask the 905-877-CARE (2273) DR. ANOOP SAYAL DR. ANOOP SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry located in Georgetown Marketplace Mall Q:Is thumb sucking bad? A:Yes and no. First, it must be understoodthat thumb sucking is a "natural reflex". An ultrasound test on a developing baby will often show him or her sucking a thumb.When this habit goes on for too long, however, orthodontic problems can often occur. By the age of six or seven, the child's permanent teeth are just beginning to arrive. Before then, thumb sucking will cause few problems. After permanent teeth arrive, abnormal pressure from the thumb can cause the front upper teeth to become "bucked". The bottom front teeth then become crowded backward. A misalignment of the teeth occurs. So, how do you stop thumb sucking for your four or five year old? Some have found gloving the hand, dipping the thumb in vinegar and increased attention to the child help. In the end, though, treatment depends on how long and often the thumb sucking occurs. To avoid any permanent damage, don't delay your attempts to stop this habit. Summer Homeowners guide WINDOWS & DOORS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 11 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD N., GEORGETOWN, ON L7G 4T3 905-873-0236 www.buy-wise.ca + + Halton Women's Place provides a safe place for women in abusive relation- ships. Now it is making sure everyone can safely participate in its annual fundraiser, Hope in High Heels from Home. Each September, Halton Women's Place (HWP) or- ganizes three walks across Halton where men collect donations for walking in heels. The funds help sup- port programs and servic- es -- including funding for its shelter, counselling, a crisis line and education about domestic violence. While all of Halton Women's Place's fundrais- ing events since April have been cancelled, Hope in High Heels is going for- ward. To avoid a large gath- ering during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can com- plete the fundraiser at home. This year's event will be held Sept. 21 to 26. Here's what you need to know about Hope in High Heels from Home in 2020: 1) No heels are required this year, but you are en- couraged to wear pink. 2) Women can register for the walk this year. 3) The walk can be com- pleted on any of the six days of the fundraiser, and wherever you choose to walk. 4) You can walk the dis- tance (or for the time) of your choice. The recom- mended distances/times are: • 12 minutes, re- presenting the 12 weeks women typically stay in a HWP shelter. • 3 blocks, representing the three months clients stay in a shelter • 4 kilometres, re- presenting the one-in-four women who experience some form of violence in their lifetime. • 6 kilometres, re- presenting that in Canada, a woman is killed every six days by her intimate part- ner. 5) You can register at www.haltonwomen- splace.com/events. The registration fee is $40, or $10 for students. HOPE IN HIGH HEELS GOING FORWARD HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com Hope in High Heels fundraising walks will be completed at home this year. Graham Paine/Torstar COMMUNITY THE CHOSEN FEW MUSIC & RIB FEST When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 5-9 p.m. Where: Croatian Park Milton, 1860 Thompson Road South, Milton More info: An outdoor fall, socially distanced se- ries of concerts and rib fes- tival featuring perfor- mances by The AC/DC Show Canada, We Ain't Pet- ty, Driven, A Cars Tribute and Kenny V. Limited to 100 people per event. PUMPKINS AFTER DARK When: Saturday, Sept. 19, Sunday, Sept. 20, 6:30-10 p.m. Where: Country Heri- tage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., Milton More info: Book Now! Pumpkins After Dark drive thru event. Over 150 Jack-O- Lantern sculptures come to life on a scenic 2.5 km Co- vid safe audio tour. More than 50,000 people attended our blockbuster event last year. Limited time slots are selling quick- ly! MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOURS When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Waldie Black- smith Shop, 16 James St., Milton More info: Milton His- torical Society will host its annual Guided Historic Walking Tour Series in September. All who wish to partici- pate in the fall Walking Tour program will be re- quired to book their atten- dance in advance. GEORGETOWN FARMER'S MARKET When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Main St. South, Georgetown WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND? WHAT'S ON SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA More info: A wide vari- ety of fresh, from-the-field produce at a downtown market the runs until Oct. 17. THE COLLECTOR'S EYE -- BRUCE ANDREWS When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Helson Gallery, 9 Church St., Georgetown More info: This exhibi- tion features a selection of Canadian artwork collect- ed by local resident Bruce Andrews and brings to- gether a small portion of 1,100 works collected over the past 20 years through auctions, purchases from the artists and even thrift store finds.