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18 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 2, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Continued from page 17 ALLIANCE CHIROPODY (FOOT CARE) CLINIC 232 South Service Rd. E. Salima Kassam Registered Chiropodist 905-845-2291 A heel spur is the result of over stretching a particular muscle on the bottom of the foot, called the plantar fascia. When this muscle is constantly overstretched (for example, with each step you take), your body develops thickened tissue where the plantar fascia attaches to the bone in your heel. Having this thickened tissue underneath your heel becomes painful with every step and can even be painful with the first step taken in the morning. Typically heel spurs develop over time or when a new activity (power walking, jogging or running) is started. Treatment of heel spurs involves visiting your Chiropodist for a full lower leg examination, specifically a gait analysis to see if the position of your foot while walking is overstretching/straining the muscles on the bottom of your foot. Your Chiropodist will evaluate your footwear, advise you on specific footwear do's and dont's for your foot type and may even suggest Custom Made Foot Orthotics. Custom Made Foot Orthotics are inserts that correctly align your foot so as not to over stretch/strain the muscles on the bottom of your foot. Custom Made Foot Orthotics are generally at least partially covered by Extended Health Insurance Plans and are also tax deductible. Q: A: I have a Heel Spur. What is that and how is it treated? Call to book your appointment today at 905-845-2291 Giselle Praulins Wee Watch, Mississauga & Oakvile 905-823-2625 www.weewatch.com have seen ads that you Q: IProviders" in Oakville. I are "desperately seeking would like to care for children at home, but what does working with an agency involve? 905-338-6179 Q: What makes a great rec. room floor? A: You have thought about finishing your basement for years. Now it's finally started and you are committed. What to do with the flooring? If you are thinking home theater, use thick rich carpets, they add to the sound quality of the room, as well as comfort, or maybe your rec. room will be mutli-functional i.e. pool table, games room or general entertainment. Think about multi-mediums. Rubber tiles under the pool table with carpeted boarders for room separation, patterned carpets hide day-to-day use as well as adding vibrancy and excitement to the room. Today's consumer can take advantage of the limitless possibilities of flooring styles. We are here to kick start your imagination. A: We are desperately looking for "Providers" in all areas of Oakville and we would love to hear from you! Here is how the process works: You can call our office and request a "Provider Information Package" which will have info, a rate sheet of your potential earnings, and an application form. You may complete that application form, or, you can simply go onto our website and complete a Provider Application "online"... this naturally speeds up the process. Once our office receives your application and determines that you meet the basic requirements we are looking for: you live in a house or town house; have good command of the English language; have no smoking in the home, we will make arrangements to have an interview in your home. After a successful home inspection we would send you interviews with Parents who are looking for care in your area. We will also let you know what paperwork needs to be completed before a Wee Watch child starts in your home: criminal record searches on all adults in the home, physicianís medical report on you etc. In return, Wee Watch will offer you; ongoing support with training; workshops; monthly playgroups; back up care for your holidays; monthly home visits by an E.C.E. who is there to assist you with nutrition, programming. The agency handles the financial matters and pays you on a biweekly basis, pays for statutory holidays and the first five sick days of a child. Our support allows you to concentrate on what you do best, care for children! We look forward to hearing from you! The Basement Space.com would be more than happy to assist you in planning your basement renovation. Please contact Ashley Trapman at 905-338-6179 If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: "Ask the Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568 Regional Rd. 25, Milton, 9K north of QEW. RSVP Pat Dunwoody, pdunwoody@ifdsgroup.com or 416-506-8057. Cost: $10 for pre-registered members, $15 non-members. Oakville Suzuki has Early Childhood Music Registration between 1:30-6:30 p.m. at 216 Third Line. Call Jean Grieve at 905-827-6737 before you come. GreenTrans welcomes Barry Cole, Director of Oakville Transit, to its monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at OCCPEHR, 148 Kerr St., just south of Rebecca. Accessible by Bus #14. Everyone welcome. More information at 905-827-5989 or info@greentrans.org. 19th Oakville Scout Registration (boys and girls ages 518) for River Oaks/Oak Park/College Park, 7-9 p.m. at River Oaks Recreation Centre, Sixth Line. For further information e-mail greyowl@cogeco.ca. Teach your baby sign language. Free Information seminar on at 6:30 pm at Tansley Woods recreation center, Burlington. For further information, please call Sign Baby, Sign, 905-318-1579. www.signbabysign.ca Opportunity to sign up for workshops will be available. Sir John Colborne Centre, Lakeshore and Third Line, is holding an open house and barbecue from 10 -3 p.m. Barbecue lunch at 12 noon. Live interactive demonstrations. Program and day trip information available. Volunteer opportunities. Everyone welcome. The Ovarian Cancer Support group, sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday (Sept. 6 and 20) of each month from 3:30 ­ 5 pm at The Church of St. Matthew on-the-Plain, 126 Plains Rd E., Burlington. We offer information and support for newly diagnosed clients, those in ongoing treatment as well as survivors of ovarian cancer. For more information, call 905-332-0060. BEYOND, peer support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2530 Sixth Line, River Glen Mews Plaza. Contact Debbie, 905-827-5849. Polar Bears Mood Disorder Support Group welcomes sufferers of unipolar (depression) and bipolar (manic depression), supporting family and friends, Wednesdays 7 p.m., at 136 Cross Ave. Anonymous self-help group. Call 905-3382130. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7 The Oakville Seniors' Centre, 263 Kerr St., is hosting its annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast 9-11:30 a.m. Meet instructors, find out about fall classes, day trips, volunteer opportunities and more. Call 905-815-5966. St. Hilda's Anglican Church 1258 Rebecca St., presents Walking on Water by John Ortberg, video series with prayer and praise, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Developmental Early Identification Prevention Program (DEIPP) Clinic: Parents, do you have concerns regarding your child's hearing, speech, behaviour or development? Is your child under the age of five years? A free DEIPP consultation clinic at the Oakville Parent-Child Centre, 1500 Sixth Line, 9 - 11 a.m. Consultations are provided on a first come first served basis, so bring your child and arrive early to register. Call 905-849-6366 Family Support Group for friends and family members affected by schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. Held by the Oakville Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, we provide caregiver support and information on resources available in Halton in a safe and non-judgmental environment. This group operates on a drop-in basis and is held the first Thursday of every month at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, 7:30 p.m. Call 905-876-1647. Oakville Walking Club, every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., meet at foot of Allan for walk along lakefront path ­ with plenty of benches for a rest ­ in Dingle Park. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Building a future for your Daughter: Girl Guides of Canada information about Guiding this fall, Hopedale Mall, TD Court, Rebecca and Third Line, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., or call White Oaks Area office at 905-279-2790. Academy of Music open house and customer appreciation day, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 1026 Speers at Fourth Line, featuring free hot dogs and pop, bouncing castle, rock bands and student performances, face painting, fun games and cool prizes. See www.ontarioacademyofmusic.com. Call 905-845-1227.