War play ready for audiences
SASKATOON (Staff) – A new, made in Saskatchewan theatre production is ready to hit the stages of Canada.
Stubble Jumpers will debut in Prince Albert Nov. 16-18. Written by Roy Benson to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, it is the story of Saskatchewan men heading off to war in the 1940s, and how it affected the people back home.
Malcolm Jenkins, a member of the cast, said the play was written to “transcend all borders,” and will be relevant in all provinces.
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Rich Miller, Darryl Lindenbach, Gillian Horn and Carole Courtney were also involved in bringing the play to life.
The production can be booked for performances in communities throughout the country beginning Dec. 1. For more information phone 306-764-9000.
My neighbor’s house
SASKATOON (Staff) – The 60 people who showed up for Davidson, Sask.’s first multi-faith event on a sunny October afternoon got more than they had bargained for. They listened to members of the Islamic community of Regina, to native David Pratt and to Michael Scholar, who practises Judaism. They also saw three native dancers perform.
The Oct. 22 presentations and dinner, entitled “My neighbor’s house,” was organized by a community group and the Anglican Interchurch and Interfaith Relations Committee to promote peace through understanding.
“They don’t have a lot of opportunity to experience something like this in rural areas,” said Rev. Murray Still.
Rev. Ken Powers said the evening was a big success, and “we’re certainly going to follow up on it.”
Powers and Still would like to see similar events in other rural towns across Saskat-chewan.
Peace registration still welcome
SASKATOON (Staff) – Farm women in the Peace River area of Alberta still have time to register for the Peace River Farm Women’s Conference Nov. 16 and 17.
The 18th annual conference will have classes and workshops on everything from home improvement to stress management and retirement, said organizer Cindy Cuthbert. Women will have to pay $50 registration fee, she said. Information on the conference is available at rural service centres throughout the region.
Winter tips for arthritis
SASKATOON (Staff) – People suffering from arthritis or rheumatism usually experience an increase in joint pain with the arrival of winter.
But there are ways to prevent that pain, say therapists. Joint pain sufferers should dress to protect themselves from the cold, wearing long johns, wool socks and toques or hoods to make sure they don’t get a chill.
They also need to stay active, either walking regularly or performing doctor-recommended exercise. Swimming is popular because movement is easier in the water.
Ice should be applied to swollen or inflamed joints, and heat can be applied to aching joints that aren’t inflamed. It’s important not to put heat on inflamed joints because it will aggravate the condition.
There are ointments and over-the-counter medications that can relieve some pain. These have limitations. Ointments that are used too often can cause toxicity. Before taking any medications, check with a pharmacist to make sure they will not conflict with other medications.
Tracking the child
SASKATOON (Staff) – Dogs wear tags, so it’s easy for strangers to identify them in case of emergency. That is not the case for children, so George Wager of Buena Park, Calif., set out to remedy the situation.
In 1983 Wager invented the Lifesaver Tag, a small fabric tag that can be sewn into children’s clothing. The tag identifies them, lists any allergies they have and gives doctors consent to “do whatever is deemed necessary to insure the safety of the wearer.”
Unable to convince children’s manufacturers to put the tags in children’s shoes or clothing, Wager started distributing the tags through Lifesaver Charities, a non-profit organization he formed later that year.
He has now sold over 125 million tags in the United States.
Wager would like to see the tags used in Canada as well. In the past, Kmart stores and the Block Parents organization promoted the tags. Wager said while the tags might not be as well known in Canada, looking for name tags or some kind of identification on the child’s clothing is standard practice for police when a child is hurt.
To order 10 tags, send $1 and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Lifesaver Charities, 11281 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, Calif., 92640.
Diet check followed
SASKATOON (Staff) – Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan will be looking into the fridges and cupboards of Saskat-chewan residents.
The university’s pharmacy and nutrition and community health and epidemiology departments are following up the Sask-atchewan Dietary Assessment Project they started in 1992. Three hundred people from communities including Coteau Hills, Warman, Davidson, Lanigan and Asquith, who participated in the 1992-93 project will be asked to keep a three-day record of what they eat this month.
The study tells researchers about the average Saskatchewan diet. They will use the information to plan nutrition and health promotion for the province.
More information is available from Alison Stephen at 306-966-5847 or Uma Palaniappan at 306-966-5849.
