Leeway from Lloyd: Let’s roll up the rim, again

In the meantime, I am sending a memo to Tim Hortons to add some time machine prizes to the pot.

Consider this opinion column to be an open plea to Tim Hortons to bring back their paper cup Roll up the Rim contest in addition to the digital version.

There is no fun with the digital-only version and the app does malfunction, emailing people they won $10,000 on a prepaid American Express card, then telling them it was a mistake. See you in court.

Other app glitches occur, too. I don’t want to do any work other than pay for my coffee to play the game. I can use my rewards card and earn rolls, but I can’t roll without the phone app.

The corporation should be aware not everyone has a cellphone so these folks are out of luck. I sit with a couple of guys at Tims who don’t have their own phones.

To be fair, Tim Hortons should bring back roll-up cups again in addition to the apps.

Since just about everybody buys coffee in a paper cup, why not make it easy? A contest is supposed to be easy. Since everyone buys coffee in a paper cup, there is no added pollution from selling paper cups.

It is not inclusive, however, to have a contest in that only people with cell phones can take part. Rolling up a paper cup had an element of fun and usually happened after you drank the contents to add some suspense. There is close to no thrill in learning you can redeem a free coffee etc. using the app.

Rolling up the rim seemed like a uniquely Canadian thing every customer looked forward to each year. I also missed my thricea-year chocolate walnut crunch donuts that were suddenly cancelled several years ago, along with a list of other favourites many people miss.

I am even suddenly nostalgic for the old

Tim’s restaurants that had barstools in front of the counter.

I am hoping Canuck singer Justin Bieber, who inspired some new TimBits flavours, can pull his weight and convince Tims to at least bring back Roll Up the Rim on its paper cups.

A baby bottle today could lead to problems tomorrow

When a child cries, it’s natural to want to comfort the child and stop their crying. Some parents try to soothe their children by giving them a bottle or a pacifier dipped in a sweet liquid. The child may stop crying; however, this practice often leads to future dental problems.

Children can develop a dental problem called baby bottle tooth decay. This is caused by sugar (carbohydrates) in the liquids in bottles clinging to the teeth for long periods, while bacteria in the mouth uses this sugar to attack the teeth.

The first signs of decay may be dull, white spots or lines on the teeth. Even though the baby teeth will be replaced by permanent ones, it is important to look after the baby teeth to ensure healthy gums and teeth, and proper positioning of the

#11, 5405 permanent teeth. Healthy baby teeth are also very important for nutrition and proper speech development.

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay, never allow the child to fall asleep with a bottle or sippy-cup containing milk, formula, juice, or anything other than water. After feedings, wipe the baby’s gums with a clean damp cloth or gauze pad. Parents should start brushing a child’s teeth as soon as the first D. M. D. tooth appears. Parents are encouraged to wean their children by their first birthday and start offering the child a cup. If you suspect your child may have baby bottle tooth decay, see your dentist right away. If you have concerns about your child’s teeth or need advice on preventing a baby bottle tooth decay, ask your dentist.

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