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JUNE, 2003 SENIOR CONNECTOR www.seniorconnector.com PAGE 15 BY DR. PAUL WARREN As you get older, the chances are that your gums will start to recede. This process will start to expose the root of the tooth, which can cause an increased risk of tooth decay. A thorough daily oral care routine, which includes brushing and flossing, plus regular fluoride treatments, administered by your dentist, can help make your teeth more resistant to decay and can help alleviate the pain associated with sensitive teeth. To help ensure healthy teeth for life, consider the following six-month “training” plan: Month #1: Make the Commitment. • Schedule a full dental exam, thorough cleaning and oral cancer scan. Ask for an evaluation of the state of your gums. McKnight Manor Room & Board for Seniors Private Room Cable TV Home cooked meals Laundry facilities available . Transportation available Fully staffed 24-hours-a-day All-inclusive fee $1070.00 per month includes GST. Call Mary or George at (250) 579-1994 Caregiver • Experienced • Reliable • Will provide respite for caregivers • Will work as part-time care giver • Compassionate • Concerned Diane 372-3696 Six months to better oral health Month #2: Choose Your Tools and Use Them Wisely. • Choose a clinically tested toothbrush, such as Oral-B CrossAction Vitalizer. The proprietary CrissCross bristles are positioned to lift and remove plaque between teeth and along the gum line. Studies show it removes 90 per cent of plaque between teeth after one brushing, and removes twice as much plaque along the gum line than the leading manual toothbrush. A row of soft gum stimulators massages gums and increases circulation. • To make the most of your oral care routine, remember to: • Brush at least twice a Certified Care Aid Available for in-home respite care Bondable Excellent references Reasonable Rate Call 574-0648 Comfort Zone A full service Agency taking care of all your Basic Foot Care, Home Support and Attendant Care needs Certified, Insured and Bonded. 376-7616 or toll free1-866-319-3388 Servicing the Thompson Health Region since 1999 day, for two minutes each time. • Position your brushhead at a 45-degree angle to your teeth, and brush in a circular motion with gentle pressure. • Floss at least once daily, in a C-shaped motion against the tooth. Month #3: Stay Motivated. • Focus on the improvements to your smile and the way your mouth feels to stay on track with your new oral health regimen. Month #4: Time For A Change. • It’s time to switch your toothbrush for a fresh one, be sure and get a new brush every three months. Oral-B PHOTO BY BEN MARK Members of 419 City of Kamloops Sqn pose at the change of command dinner hosted by 886 (Overlander) Wing AFAC and the City of Kamloops June 23rd toothbrushes feature a row of blue patented Indicator bristles to serve as a reminder, when they fade halfway down, it’s time for a new toothbrush. Month #5: Watch out for “Smile Sabotagers.” • Make sure you’re not defeating your best efforts with bad habits. Sugary snacks promote tooth decay, smoking can increase the risk of gum disease and chewing tobacco raises the risk of oral cancer. Month #6: Congratulations! • You’ve completed six months of your regimen, and it’s time to visit the dentist again for a six-month cleaning. This visit is far more likely to be pleasant than the last. Dr. Paul Warren is vice president of clinical research for Oral-B. For more information about daily oral care habits, visit Oral-B’s Learning Centre at www.oralb.com. Friends In Need Home Care Providing independence and dignity for seniors and their family in the comfort of their home. * Personal Care/companionship * Housekeeping/Laundry * Meal planning and preparation * Dr. appointments/shopping * Outings * Hair care Call 554-0419 Cell: 318-1694 ANAVETS UNIT 290 444 TRANQUILLE RD., KAMLOOPS, B.C. V2B 3H2 SERVICE OFFICER AVAILABLE: Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. TO HELP ALL SENIORS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 554-2455 Non-Medical Home Support Service * Yard / House Maintenance *Housekeeping * Companionship *Transportation Julie Layh 573-5077 *Insured *Bondable *Free Estimates Always Healthy GIFT AND HEALTH FOOD STORE Supplements, Dried Herbs and Spices, Organic Flours and Grains, Fresh Nuts and Trail Mix, Greeting Cards, Natural Beauty Products, Crystals, Angels, Candles, Kitchen Tools, Aromatherapy and Sports Nutrition Naturally on the North Shore! #8 - 724 Sydney Ave. • 376-1310 (Across the street from Northills Shopping Centre) Do you have breathing problems Common signs and symptoms of breathing disorders: (1) Snoring (2) Loss of energy (3) Shortness of breath (4) Sexual dysfunction (5) Falling asleep when you shouldn’t (6) High blood pressure Please call for FREE assessment. OxyLife RESPIRATORY SERVICES (250) 554-8082 Home Care Specialists with Heart. ❀ Personal Care ❀ Home Makers ❀ House Cleaners ❀ Respite IN-HOME CARE 851-0078 We Aim To Fill All Your Needs! #314 — 141 Victoria Street, Kamloops Fax: 851-0016
PAGE 14 Relay for Life Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers for the 8th Annual Relay for Life on June 7. Assistance needed for: site set-up, registration, “LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED” FUNERAL SERVICE CREMATION MONUMENTS MAUSOLEUM COLUMBARIUM PRE-ARRANGEMENTS A TRADITION OF SERVICE AND TRUST SERVING KAMLOOPS AND AREA FOR OVER 100 YEARS Funeral Service (1961) Ltd. activities, food, luminaries, clean-up, and more. Volunteers needed for 2-6 hours between Friday, June 6 and Sunday, June 8. Please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 374-9188 or email kamloops@bc.cancer.ca 374-1454 513 SEYMOUR ST., KAMLOOPS, B.C. V2C 2G8 COMMERCIAL CRIME SECTION SENIORS’ FRAUD BEAT Personal Safety The first step to staying safe is being aware that you are a potential victim of personal crime. Your best protection is awareness. Be suspicious - too much trust in human nature can make you an easy target for a criminal. • Stay alert to your surroundings and trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you feel uncomfortable, take action and do something to get out of the situation. • If you can, stay on busy well-lit streets where there are other people. • Do not carry a purse unless you have to. Criminals always associate a purse with money. Consider using a beltpack, fanny pack or wallet that can be concealed on your person. • Opening the door of your house to a stranger can be dangerous. Place a peephole in your door and do not open the door to anyone you do not know without some kind of verification or identification. If someone claims to need help - offer to telephone for help on their behalf. For more information on protecting yourself, visit our website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca Emergency, police, & fraud phone numbers IF,and only if, there is an emergency, call 911 IF you have been a victim of a crime, call the RCMP at 828-3000 IF you have information that could help to solve a crime, call Crimestoppers at 374-TIPS (8477) 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) IF you would like information about the legitimacy of a company, such as a telemarketing fraud, call Kamloops District Commercial Crime Unit at 828-3174 or Phonebusters at 1-888-495-8501 SENIOR CONNECTOR ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL RETIREES Join us for a Kamloops Heritage Railroad Ride Friday, June 20 at 11:00am For more information and to confirm your attendance please call Margaret 579-9677 or Anne 573-5472 www.seniorconnector.com B.C. Seniors’ Games - Zone 8 report BY WILF SCHNEIDER This is a very busy time of the year for those involved in the Seniors’ Games. We have one playoff date that needs to be corrected. The correct dates for the 55 to 64 age group in Slo-Pich play-downs is June 14 & 15 and the date for the 65+ is June 18. Just a reminder that in some of the events, even though play-off dates have passed, it is a good idea to contact your area representive or sport coordinator to check if there is still room for more competitors. We don’t seem to fill up on sports like Track & Field, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis and Bocce. Our fund raising dinner at Robbies on May 12 was a huge success. We were sold out and we did make some money. We also had 50-50 draws and gave away door prizes. The winners of the door prizes were: Dave Schultz, Margo Cochrane, Joe Weeks, Jack Harder, Dwayne Allen, Hank Alexander, Keith Wallace, Barb Lucas, Ron Wark and Jamie Power. A big Thank You to John Plowman and his committee of Dorothy Schofield, Pearl Wark and Barb Olsen, for making this a success. John is already planning another dinner, probably in November. We have more winners to report. Men’s Golf qualifiers are Andrew Webster, John Sagan, Don Gordon, Rich Pye and Bill Lee, all from Kamloops. Also qualified are, Les Kyle from Chase, Bill Foucault from Little Fort, Cliffe Moore from Ashcroft and David Miller, Bob Slingsby and Leo Kreke from Clearwater. From Logan Lake we have Lee Andrews, Jim Turner, Bob Stephens, Fred Johnson and Orval Humphrey. First place winners in 5-Pin Bowling were Bud Prockin, Judy Mullan, Grace Kennedy, Marg Haller and Walter Crandlemire, all from Salmon Arm. Second place winners were a team from Kamoops, consisting of Fred Wonnenberg, Hank Mori, Yvonne Tremblay, Bill Lee and Alice Hallam. Carpet Bowling winners were Leah Fowler, Ted Fowler and John Livingstone from Little Fort and Mac Livingstone, Dale Clearwaters and Nina Clearwaters from Barriere. Snooker winners were Mel Atelevich from Sorrento, Paul Owen from Salmon Arm and Rollie Storla from Chase. Social Bridge winners were Betty Swallow & Shirley Yoemans, Kamloops; Larry Nelson & Ray Stewart, Logan Lake; Jack Kocourek & Hogey Carmichael, Kamloops, and the Alternates are Alwilda Van Ryswyk & Nancy Anderson, Kamloops. The Duplicate Bridge, 0 to 300 category, winners were Marcella Leibel & Harry Larsen, Kamloops; Elvira Tetlock & Olive Lazzaretto, Revelstoke; Lil Smith & Rita Chadwick, Kamloops and the Alternates are Walter & Marg Semenick, Kamloops. The Duplicate Bridge, 300+ category, winners were Margo Cochrane & Peggy Thorniley, Audrey Weeks & Joe Exner, Thelma Munroe & Bev Lister and the Alternates are Norma Howard & Eleanor Donnelly. All in the this division are from Kamloops. A number of cheques were donated to the Zone. The Salmon Arm Senior Citizens Association - $200.00; Merritt Seniors Association - $100.00; Barriere Seniors - $200.00; Barriere Carpet Bowlers - $100.00; Clearwater Bowlers - $67.00 and the Sorrento Seniors - $200.00. Thank you all for your donations. We appreciate any uniforms that are no longer needed being returned to the Zone. Our next meeting will be at the Heritage House, 10:00 A.M. June 19. All are welcome. RETIRED TEACHERS! The District RETIREMENT BANQUET sponsored by Kamloops Thompson Teachers’ Association, S.D.#73, Kamloops Thompson Principals’ & Vice Principals’ Association will be held on Wednesday, June 11th at UCC Grand Hall Dinner - 6:00 p.m. Tickets through the KTTA Office — 554-1223. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET. DEADLINE FOR RESERVING TICKETS IS JUNE 5TH Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. JUNE, 2003 Search Engines Search engines refer to a special class of programs that enable the retrieval of electronic information. More commonly we use the term to refer to a WWW based resource that allows us to search the Web for information. This is the type of search engine I will discuss in this article. There are many popular search engines available to Web users. Google, Altavista, All the Web are just some of the hundreds of search engines a person can choose from. I will try to give a basic understanding of how they work and some techniques people can use to optimize their searching. Web search engines must first create a database on pages. Running a type of program called a “spider”, it grabs as many web pages as possible from web servers. The information collected is then organized using an “indexer” to create an index of the words contained in the web pages. Lastly, the search engine will use some type of algorithm to search these indices for relevant results. An algorithm is basically a set of rules for completing a task. For a search engine this is very important for providing useful and well-organized results. Generally, both the size of the index and the BY MARJORIE KRECSY I will be away visiting relatives and friends for a portion of this month of May. I see Barbara has a very fine variety of entertainment arranged for the first part of May. We also had Mother’s Day in May. Isn’t it so very nice to be coddled and pampered We are forever children at times. We are never alone when we have children and grandchildren. Let us say a prayer for those dear parents and Mothers who raised us. They Thrupp Manor algorithm’s ability to sort for relevancy will dictate a search engine’s usefulness. Search techniques can also be helpful in finding the information you want. Some basic rules to keep in mind are: 1. Be specific. Too general a search term can yield far too many search results. Use the advanced search feature in most search sites. This will bring up more options and allow you to modify searches to be more effective. Use search engines to find other resources. While a search engine may not be good for finding a person’s phone number it would help find a phone directory site. Google ( HYPERLINK “http://www.google.com” www.google.com) is one of the best search engines available. It has a large database, excellent algorithm, many advanced features and a clean, easy to read interface. Both beginners and experts will find it an excellent search tool. People with some WWW experience who would like to improve their searching skills may consider taking Intermediate Internet skills at the Kamloops Public Library. Phone 372-5145 for details. worked very hard to feed and clothe us and give us a bit of education. We have been enjoying the blossoms on the lilac bushes. Such an old-fashioned shrub and we are still entranced with its beauty and perfume. Several residents are busy with balcony flowers and garden plots. it is so nice to be able to move easily in and out of the fresh air. I will not be writing again until the latter part of August. 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