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OTTAWA REPORT Ylk residents have given Con federation a resounding vote of confidence Despite the negative rumblings of the national press and despite recent sabrerattling in Quebec City fully 77 per cent of those responding to a questionnaire prepared by my office believe that Canada will weather its present difficulties and surviveintactinto the next generation Eight hundred and seventyfive respondents of responding said they believed Canada would resolve its regional differences and remain united In contrast 23 per cent or 260 respondents said they feared the country may break up within 25 years Local residents were even more adamant in their assessment of the unity issue Eightyfour per cent blamed the federal governments program for weakening national unity Approximately 95 per cent of those queried believe that the majority of as well as the majority of English Canadians wish to see Quebec remain in Confederation This finding suggests that in the minds of many Canadians at least the responsibility for the unity crisis rests with those calling the shots in Ottawa and Quebec City The poll was included in a constituency letter and was sent to every household in the riding In each case the respondents were given two alternative answers Their response to the nix questions was as follows Looking back I feel that the federal governments program has Strengthened national per cent said it had while per cent felt it had weakened national unity Looking ahead believe that over the next 25 years Canada will remain united and its regional per cent said yes 23 per cent believe separatist feelings will increase and may lead to the breakup of Confederation The key to a united Canada is A firmer more centralized federal system44 per cent chose this answer while 5 per cent hoped for a more flexible and decentralized federal government I believe the majority of the people of Quebec wish to Remain in CanadaW5 per cent Separate from Confederation- per cent I believe the majority of English Canadians wish to see Quebec Remain in per cent Separate from Canada- 34 per cent For Quebec to remain in Canada I feel that it should Be treated as an equal partner in Confederationtreated the same as every other per cent Be given special status within Confederation to meet its special needs- per cent A few respondents wrote that key to national unity is more understanding on both sides of the issue Another suggested that the real debate on Confederation will be left for our children or possibly our grandchildren To these and to all those who took the time and trouble to respond on a vital issue my sincere thanks The findings appear to reflect views across Englishspeaking Canada While we were in the Yukon last month we circulated the same questionnaire Answers were similar although a little stronger on some points For example per cent in the Yukon hoped for a more flexible and decentralized federal government compared to 56 per cent here That is natural with the Yukon being so far from Ottawa Ninetyseven per cent in the Yukon felt bilingualism had weakened national unity NEWMARKET RECREATIONS un myiasis Brad Jones proved Saturday that a karate expert really can break a board with a single kick He was part of the karate demonstration at the fourth annual Community Panorama Show at Huron Heights Secondary School Sponsored by the municipal recreation department Panorama is a showcase for community organizations At right Sandra of Mount Albert grooms Scamp She was at the York Region Dog Obedience Club demon stration Paul CoAfts Phot The Newmarket Power Squadron was among the or so organizations with exhibits at the show Above Commander Werner fits parks and recreation commissioner Dan Shannon with a lifesaving vest Members of the Newmarket Childrens Theatre put on skits at the fourhour Panorama Show From left on stage were Cathy Manning Janet Frig suit Lauren ami Donna Tunney Students in schools given flouride treatment Its Dental Health Week in York Region Wife SUIT members to practice up far their boss health at the Yark Region health Denial Health Week April dentist Dr Kairnln Am Paul Cflfttn Photo Cathie left and Yvonne Patrick hold the poster while Barb handles the tooth brush NEWMARKET The York Region Health unit doesnt have anything very special planned for Dental Health Week because its working to better oral hygiene every week of the year according to a spokesman The dental staff of four headed by Dr Kas is currently working in cooperation with tho York County Board of Education In schools with a fluoride rinse program The theme of Dental Health Week which runs April 24 to 30 is Put your brush where your mouth Is a slogan designed to encourage the public to take preventative steps at home against tooth decay Dr Ambrozaltis and the staff are basically concerned with getting the young involved in a personal program of daily oral hygiene The doctor said most people are aware they should be taking care of themselves but dont always make the effort to it You must make it Bart of the daily routine a said It is recommended that programs of proper tooth core should be undertaken with children as soon as the first teeth emerge A babys teeth could be hard to brush but can be cleaned with a cotton swab or gauze wrapped around the finger children can be taught to brush effectively and should get into the habit by the time they reach school age The villain is plaque a colorless film that forms on everyones teeth If left alone the mouth manufactures acids which attack the plaque and In turn aid In breaking down tooth enamel Proper brushing of a childs teeth to remove plaque involves holding of the brush at a 45 degree angle to the tooth and beginning small back and forth scrubbing motions from the gum line Plaque disclosure tablets or solution can be obtained from drug stores to determine whether a childs brushing is ef fective It Is recommended a child brush after each meal and before bed A child should have its first dental ap pointment before reaching the age of 3 Approximately per cent of cavities can be avoided by regular dental care and proper hygiene Xrays although controversial In the past have been proven an effective part of the dentists tools The xray enables the dentist to see cavities between the teeth that might escape regular examination as well as keeping a watch on the progress of the second set of teeth while they emerge from the Jaw According to Dr Ambrozaitis the xray is a relatively safe tool pointing out that many brands of machines questioned for safety have been forced off the market by the federal government The doctor also said frequency of xray use depends on the history of tho patient and the particular dentist Fluoride another important weapon in the right against tooth decay has been proven to cut cavities by up to per cent if taken Is some form from birth The Ontario Dental Association stresses the programs of rinsing like the one offered by the York Region unit should be undertaken where natural fluoridation does not exist or where fluoridation of water supplies Is controlled Dr said most dentists differ on what age a program of fluoride rinsing should be discontinued However he said fluoride present In water supplies has been proven valuable to the adult population by helping strengthen the bodys bone structure The strengthening aids in cutting down the incidence of broken bones during old age many diseases the signs of dental prob lems are easily recognized They can Include a continual bad taste In the mouth pain when chewing or eating sweet foods pain when drinking hot or cold liquids bleeding when brushing and swollen or inflamed gums It is estimated that per cent of Canadas population has some form of dental disease In adults per cent of tooth loss is directly attributable to gum disease which almost everyone has In some form One of the first signs is tartar which forms when bacteria and food particles accumulate near the gum line Left unattended the tartar produces poisons which attack the bone around the tooth causing it to recede eventually loosening the tooth The solution to combatting of most dental problems Is daily brushing flossing and regular dental care A balanced diet from the five basic food groups meat milk fruits vegetables breads and cereals Is also helpful because each group is low in sugar which can cause many problems especially for young teeth- I- I