12 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
1
September will be marked as Arthritis Month in Manitoba by hundreds of volunteers to raise funds for The Arthritis Society. Volunteers support research based programs to benefit victims, noting arthritis as a major health problem with many forms and the potential for prevention through early diagnosis and treatment.
Agriculture Minister Sam Askiw announced that cultivated forage crops grown for hay will join the full Manitoba crop insurance program starting 1977. The deadline to insure next year’s crop is September 15, 1976, with the program expanding province wide after two years of test-area coverage. Under the full plan protection covers the insured farmer’s total hay production including alfalfa, alfalfa mixtures, grasses, and sweet clover.
Health Centre in Hamiota promoted a hypertension theme at fairs and sports days, offering blood pressure checks to 252 people, with 55 from outside the district. 64 readings were abnormal, and pamphlets were provided. The piece also advised heart health in summer heat and cautioned about weight gain and daily activity.
Recreation notes from Sharon Davies describe Oak River open gym afternoons on Thursdays August 12 19 26 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at Oak River School plus Hamiota Gym Nights August 12 16 and 23 7 00 to 8 00 p m A M of Miniota Playground program at the Display Buildings fair grounds 1 00 p m August 16 20 for 8 years and up Bicycle Rodeo and Windup August 13 and interest in leathercrafting photography and ceramics in R M of Miniota Kenton programs run from 1 30 to 3 30 with possible August 19 26 sessions Senior Citizens bus tour to International Peace Gardens departing Hamiota Park Residence August 25 at 8 30 a m with Hamiota Miniota and Kenton groups joining Marvelous outing expected.
Rachel Rose Ann Westaway and Lynne Foley present safety guidance for lawn care. They stress wearing protective shoes, clearing debris, securing safety shields, and turning off engines before refueling or blade maintenance to prevent injuries from blades, fuel fires, or slips on slopes.
Recent visitors at Mrs Hemphills included Bill and Margaret McConnell and daughter Valerie from Victoria BC, Joan and Nick Varish and Allan, Judy and Richard from Winnipeg, Dennis and Kathy Lylyk and Deryk and Kelly from Brandon, Helen and Gaye Sunley from Winnipeg, and Lorne Wright from Brandon. Mrs D Sutherland has returned home after a hospital stay. Mrs Wisner is a hospital patient. Mrs Levins returned home after a week with family in Virden.
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