Milton only municipality 1 u 1lt fi,iCi Ldël~ from MILTONIANS on page AI iliose in the ncss lousing developinenîs arc providedls wifi fluondalýted ssaiei ftoin the 'Big Pipe'. Milton is the only niuinicipalts in Halton that still piovidles non-fluoridîi- cd usaier. Dr. Nosal's rcport to thic comiiiee ouîlined the 2003-2005 dental survey results from 2,463 students - agcd five, seveni, nine and 13 - ai random- lv,-selected eletnentary schools thîroughout the Region ti Milton, ail of the schools survescOd were located in the non-fluondcated area. The prevalence of dental deeay found tn the students îs as follows: * Five-yecar-olds - Milton, 49 per cent, Burlington, 31.8 per cent, Halton Hilîs, 31.3 per cent andl Oakville, 40.4 per cent - Seven-year olds - Milion, b5.4 per cent, Burltngton, 52.4 per cent, Halton Hilîs, 54.1 per cent and Oaks ille, ô2.2 per cent - Nine-vecar-olcîs - Milton, 72.2 per cent, Bctrlingîon, 05.1 per cent. Halion Hilîs, 58.4 per cent and Ciakville, 03.3 per cent - 13 vear-olds - Miltoîn, 44.4 pet- cent, Btrlingt,t 38.2 per cni, H ii n Low-income residents less able to buy healthy food Low-income residenîs in ihe region are more lîkely to use the money they have for rient and hbis than on healthy fond for themselves and their familles. That's one of the fîndîngs in the Halton health departments annual Nutntious Fond Basket report, whîch measures the cost of an adequate diet agamnst the fînancial resources of thoise at the low-încomc level. For example, the report ilîcistrates the case of a single moîher living in Halton with a seven-year nId daughîer who receives assistance îhrough Ontano Works. Her income would he S 1,212.92 per month, with retît accouiiting [or $849 of that amount and foodl, about $236. That would only leave arouncl $125 for thîngs lîke heat, hyciro. transporta- tion, non-prescniption drugs and unex- pected expenses. "Familtes who fînd themnselves ini this kind of situation are more likely to pay the rent and necessary hills and have lîttle or no mney left for food," the Fond Basket report states. A Nutritions Food Basket survey was conducted with six grocery stores in Halton last year to determine the price of a healthy diet. This showed the average cost for a family of four to eat healthy is $ 120.96 per week. The information gathered is shared with a variety of community groups, which wilI use it toi demonstrate the dif- ficulty people on low incomes have in affording a nutritious diet and to advo- cate for increases to minimum wage and social assistance henefits. 1 [lEll, 40.8 pet- cent andî (akville, 44.c) per cent Milton siucidnts were also found bo have tlie hîghest nctniher of îecîh affect- cd hx denital ccaN' Local seseni aîndl I 3-ear olcîs hiac more occutrrences of gingivitis than their couierparts in Hialton Hilîs, Bctrlington andl t..akvlle, whîle lîve- year olcîs \s ere pretiy inuch on par wîîh others. lialton Hîlis topped the [it ti the nine-vecar old category On a more positive note, the survey showecl that the prervalence of dental flcorosis. or paichy white flecks on thre tooth's surface caused hy excessive fct- onide intake, was loocer in Milton than the other inunicîpalîties. Melaii Herineýsse-y cari be icacheri ci andincaitit. The Canadian Champion, Tuenday, February 14, 2006 - A5 Public can comment on waste strategy Regioiius- pîoposed 200b-10 Sohid Waste Management Strategy at an open house next Tuesday. The session will be held at Hugh Foster Hall, located beside Town Hall Victoria SE~ loin the mn peopte womagree noiito drink aicohohe beseraM es and to dosme everyooe in tir groop home saiely How Choosing a Real Estate Agent Can Cost or S.ave You Thousands FULTON - Not ail real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seekthe help of an agent when selling or buy- ing your borne, you need some good information before you make any moves. Choosing a real estate agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. In this FREE special report, we give you the specific questions you sbould be ask- ing to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. 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