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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2002-09-04, Page 28Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business & Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping - Services • Electronic Tax Filing 887-9248 SCOTT TOWNSEND PLUMBING & HEATING • FURNACE • CENTRAL AIR • FIREPLACES • GAS WATER HEATERS • IN-FLOOR HEAT • BOILERS Serving pour area (519) 482-3744 holdic e INSURANCE LTD. "Locally owned & operated" P.O. Box 69 470 Turnberry Street Brussels, ON NOG 1HO (519) 887-6100 Fax: (519) 887-6109 e-mail: sholdice@wcl.on.ca illa/V(1 4/ PRESSURE WASHING -\ (519) 887-9771 BRUSSELS, ONT • RESIDENTIAL • FARM • COMMERCIAL • Hot/Cold Water • Disinfecting • Chemical/Detergent Application WILLARD J. ROPP Bluevale. ON NOG IGO 519-887-9771 D & J CONSTRUCTION • General Carpentry • Roofing • New Buildings 8 Renovations Jim McDonald 887-9607 ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 4 Generations BLYTH, ON R. John Elliott Res. (519) 523-4323 Since 1910 NOM 1HO J. Richard Elliott Res. (519) 523-9725 519-523-4481 Randy Nixon Res. (519) 523-4989 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm' & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 357-1537 MARTECH Welding and Fabrication • Floor & Frame Repairs • Race Car Fabrications • Trailer Sales & Service • General Repairs Dean Martin, Owner (519) 887-9196 R.R. #2 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 VANDRIEL EXCAVATING INC. EXCAVATING • BULLDOZING BACKHOEING-SEPTIC SYSTEMS FARM DRAINAGE • PONDS • TOPSOIL • SAND • GRAVEL Clinton 482-3783 PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002. Obituaries ELLA GWYN Daisy Ella Graham (McLean) Gwyn of Zurich and formerly of Blyth, passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Monday, Aug. 26, 2002. Born in Morris Twp. on Feb. 28, 1936, Ella was the daughter of Roderick and Daisy McLean. She attended SS No. 9 Morris Twp., was a member of St. John's Anglican Church. Brussels, and was a former member of the altar guild. Ella was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Ella will be sadly missed by her daughter Louise Haggitt and her husband Paul of RR I, Exeter and sisters Mary Pennington and friend Charlie Storey of Winthrop, Doris Stewart of Grimsby, Fannie Somers and husband George of Brussels, Ruby Warner and husband richard of Woodstock and Grace Thompson of Wingham. She was also loved by her granddaughter Natasha and special nephew Doug Currie. Ella was predeceased by her par- ents Roderick and. Daisy McLean, husbands Carman Gwyn and Frank Alcock, sister Janet Currie and brothers, Arthur, who was killed in action Aug. 12, 1941 and Do- nald. Friends were received by the fam- ily from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 401 Albert St., Brussels. The funeral service was conducted Thursday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. from St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels with Rev. Tom Wilson and Rev. J. Keith Stokes offi- dating. Pallbearers were Roger Somers, Ross Somers, John Pennington, Rob Thompson, Joe Thompson and, Glen McLean. Cremation took place with inter- ment in Brusels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Clinton Public Hospital ICU or to St. John's Anglican Church. Good reasons to stop smoking found in the mouth Tobacco is Ontario's number one preventable public health problem, and the leading cause of premature death in the province. In addition to putting you at increased risk for conditions such as heart disease, chronic lung disease, stroke, and certain cancers, smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes can also leave you susceptible to a wide vari- ety of unpleasant and potentially life-threatening oral (dental) health conditions, including oral cancers. Coinciding with National Dental Hygiene Week, Oct. 14 to 20, the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) has launched a campaign to educate the general public about the consequences of smoking to oral health. "As prevention professionals, den- tal hygienists are concerned about the effects of smoking on both oral health and overall health," says Kathy Walker, president, CDHO. "We are trained to advise clients on the hazards of tobacco use, show them the effects of smoking on the mouth, and encourage and support their decision to stop smoking." While the dental hygienist cannot physically see what tobacco is doing to a smoker's lungs, heart and other organs of the body, its effects are certainly obvious in the mouth. Smokers can expect to develop a number of oral health conditions, depending on the amount and length of time they have smoked. These conditions range from persistent bad bream, discoloured teeth and mouth sores, to periodontal (gum and bone) disease, moving or missing teeth and oral cancers (which include cancers of the tongue, mouth, gums, tonsils and pharynx). Visiting your dental hygienist is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain or improve your oral health. Dental hygienists are registered professionals responsible for oral health education and preven- tion of gum disease. In addition to performing a routine assessment of the mouth and neck area, and clean- ing and scaling teeth to remove plaque and stains, a dental hygienist will customize an oral hygiene pro- gram for daily self-care between vis- its. As part of the assessment, he or she will ask a series of lifestyle- related questions, including whether the person is a smoker, and if so, how long he/she has been smok- ing. "If you are a smoker, your dental hygienist will pay particular atten- tion to the early warning signs of oral health problems known to be caused by tobacco use" said the Walker. Smoking has long been estab- lished as a significant risk factor for gum disease. According to one recent U.S. study, more than half of severe gum disease cases in adults may be linked to cigarette smoking, and current smokers -are about four times more likely to have periodon- titis than people who have never smoked. If left unchecked, periodontal dis- ease can lead to complete destruc- tion of the tooth's supporting tissues, abscesses, and ultimately, loss of the tooth. As well, recent studies have sug- gested a link between gum disease and other serious health conditions, including heart disease and stroke, respiratory illnesses, diabetes and pre-term, low birthweight deliveries. The CDHO offers the following tips to help smokers stop: • Begin by figuring out why and when you smoke. That's the first step to quitting for good. In order to succeed, you must convince yourself that you really want to stop smoking. • There are two ways to quit smok- ing;-going 'cold turkey' or tapering off slowly. Whichever way you choose, pick a memorable date to quit, preferably during a time of low stress, and get plenty of exer- cise. • If you have been a heavy smoker, the use of nicotine patches or gum may be advisable. Contact your physician or pharmacist for further information. • Don't be discouraged! On aver- age it takes about five attempts to successfully stop smoking. Each relapse brings you one step closer to quitting for good. • Drink plenty of water, which will help flush nicotine out of your sys- tem faster and satisfy oral cravings. • Contact your health care provider, local Lung Association or Canadian Cancer Society office for further information about how to quit smoking. Men and women of all ages expe- rience major and immediate health benefits when they quit smoking. After 15 years, an ex-smoker's risk of death is similar to that of a person who has never smoked. Quitting will have a significant, positive impact on oral health as well, reducing the rate and incidence of gum disease, oral cancers and bone and tooth loss; keeping teeth whiter; and allowing sores to heal and disappear. For more information about smok- ing and your oral health, contact your dental hygienist. To find out more about dental hygiene practice or to receive a free copy of the brochures, "Smoking and your Oral Health" or "Oral Health Matters — From Head to Toe," call the CDHO at 416-961-6234 or toll-free at 1- 800-268-2346. 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