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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, July 28, 2022 | 10 theifp.ca BEAT THE ® PET SUMMER § Do not leave dogs in cars Hot sidewalks can burn paws—avoid taking Wallas in the middle of th day Keep pets indoors where it’s cool if pets are outsi prov de shade and water (Or-Tanuif-Yo mm PXoxe Mi ie-Tlallare pm ClxeXelualiare p and Puppy Socialization Services serving all of Halton Hills Ready for a magical touch? yy OAT a READERS’ | 7READERS’ CHOICE 202: CHOICE 2022 for voting us favourite Pet Grooming Dog Training Maddisen Phelan, KPA-cTP, cTDI info@wizardpaws.com * 289.428.0127 IBNEWS ACTIVAN SERVICE TO OAKVILLE HOSPITAL EXTENDED HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com The Town of Halton Hills has extended its Activan shuttle service to Oakville Trafalgar Memoria Hospital. The tow! itially approved a 33-week pilot project i in November 2021. Since the start of the pilot project, the shuttle has made 921 trips to and from the Oakville hospital. The shuttle is available between Mon- day and Friday for registered Activan us- ers who can reserve a spot on one of three shuttles (8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) for $4, Ifthere are no trips booked for a specif- ic time, the Activan is redeployed in Hal- ton Hills. With that trial period coming to anend this month, council has approved extend- ing it until the end of the year. "I was really excited to see this pro- gram start, and now I'meven more excited to see that we're going to carry it 01 Ward 3 Coun. Moya Johnson. "I had. heard from quite a few people that wished there was some service to the Oakville hospital. Many people who need appointments that an't be covered at the Georgetown hospi- tal have to travel to Oakville." Johnson said the service is also valu- able for people without a means of trans- portation to visit family members in the hospital. For people who have regular appoint- ments at the hospital but don't have trans- portation available, taxis are often the on- ly option and they can become very costly- , Johnson said. “People are saving hundreds of dollars, literally, by havi this service availal for transportation beiotn Halton tls mane Prabsolutely, ie s needed and ‘worth hile. The ith extension of the shuttle service ‘is expected to cost the town ap- proximately $21,382, which will come out of the existing budget for the Activan- .Town staff recommended that a budget request be made to potentially continue the service in 2023 with options for ex- panding shuttle times. ASK the Professionals DR. ANOOP SAYAL ao located in Georgetown Marketplace Mall DR. ANOOP 905-877-CARE (2273) SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry * How old would you say children should be for their first dental exam? Five or Six? In years past, it was rare for a child to see a dentist before five or six years old. Would most dentists agree that is too long to wait? sToday, most dentists recommend the first dental exam to be scheduled around the age of two. Because not all the teeth are present, this visit is mostly a consultation. Parents can ask questions about their child’s teeth. The dentist can also show how to best clean the infant’s teeth and advise the parents on the best dietary habits for their child’s optimum development, This visit also helps the child to realize the dental office isn’t something fear. As the child gets older, it is important that the parents not discuss their own negative experiences with dentists. Questions should be answered truthfully and with a positive attitude. Modem day dentistry is much better than when we were children. Keeping your children’s teeth healthy begins with timely visits to your dentist. Find local professionals here every Thursday! Fe ertising information please call 905-234-1018 or email kkesonic@theif