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November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 3Getting the family vehicleready for winterAs we approach November,almost all of us that owna vehicle will be thinkingabout winter driving safety.From an organizationalperspective this means notonly mechanical safety butalso about what is going oninside the vehicle as well.I know that for me,driving in a vehicle thatis not tidy is irritating. Idon’t feel good about beingin my truck when thereare crumbs littered in thebackseat (all be it from ourdarling 6 year old son),along with toys or fast foodwrappers. It makes me feelcagey. This is especially truewhen the challenges outsidethe vehicle have increasedand now I need to payattention to ice, snow andother hazards. I recommendtaking the time to empty thegarbage at least once a weekand give it a quick vacuumat least once every month.This will make you feel lessannoyed and you will be ableto concentrate on the road.Five tips for overall vehiclesafety are:1. Get a vehicle inspectionSimple OrganizationKim Watt-Sennerdone on your vehicle priorto the snow flying just tomake sure everything is ingood working order.2. Make sure you have goodsnow tires.3. Check tire pressure.4. Ensure that the gasolineyou purchase has no waterin it…this can wreak havocin the gas tan.5. Make sure you travel witha full tank of gas.Another suggestion isto travel with a survival kitand a medical emergencykit. Costco carries a greatmedical emergency kit fora reasonable price. Thesurvival kit should includethe following: Ice scraper,snowbrush, shovel, sand orother traction aid, tow rope/chain, booster cables, roadflares or warning lights, gasline antifreeze, flashlight andbatteries, fire extinguisher,small tool kit, extra clothingand warm footwear, blanket,non perishable food (i.e.:chocolate, granola bars,water), candle and a smalltin can and matches.After you spend a littletime ensuring your vehicleis ready for winter…don’tforget to call the grandkidsto see when you can takethem tobogganing!Kim Watt-Senner is thefounder of Canada’s largestProfessional OrganizingCompany. The corporate headoffice is located in Kamloops,BC with additional offices inKelowna and Vancouver. Shespecializes in Downsizing,Senior Transition,Estate Liquidation &Preparation. Kim is trainedto deal with hoarding andchronic disorganizationrelated issues as well. Youcan visit her website ateverythingorganized.net.So nice to come home to.Enjoy warm weather all winter long withMedipac TravelInsuranceTake Advantage of:Over95%Full!✔✔Loyalty Rewards✔ ✔Claims FreeCredits✔ ✔EmergencyAssistance✔✔MedipacPLUS✔✔Savings up to 17%1220 Hugh Allan Drive250.571.18041455 Western Avenue250.305.1131Call Shelley for informationor to arrange a personal visit.250.571.1804KamloopsSeniorsVillage.comWilliamsLakeSeniorsVillage.com1-888-MEDIPAC1-888-633-4722 • www.medipac.comUnderwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company