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Remembering . . . By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Bill Stubbings is one of only two Second World War veterans with the Yorkton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion – the other being George Sletten of Saltcoats. Stubbings was out recently for a look at his Honour Our Veterans banner located on Broadway Street West. Stubbings who was born and educated in Regina, joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1944 after school. After the war ended, Stubbings, now 95, moved to Yorkton in 1948. The Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 - Yorkton is behind the banner project, now in its second year. Last year, in the six weeks prior to Remembrance Day, 103 veterans were honoured on forty-one doublesided banners that were displayed on two of Yorkton’s downtown streets and around the cenotaph. This year the local Legion branch added another 59 veterans on 29 new banners. It was about three years ago Tamara Hall was visiting Vancouver and saw veteran banners on lamp posts, and an idea was born. With a grant from the City of Yorkton, the banner project was launched. At the 2021 program launch local Legion president Ken Gordon said the project would not have happened without a dedicated committee doing the work. “It takes a great committee, and I can’t thank you enough,” he said at the launch in City Centre Park. “It’s such an honour to work on a project like this.” Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley said the project has proven to be a great one. “Last year was a tremendous success,” he said. And, Hippsley said it
is because the project honours people deserving of being remembered. “It’s because of all the veterans we stand here today,” he said, “. . . I don’t think we can ever stop thanking veterans for all they’ve done for us.” The Honour Our Veterans banner project gives Yorkton citizens and visitors the opportunity to honour, respect and celebrate veterans from all walks of life and all times of service to the country. The Legion and city welcome banners for all veterans who have a link to our community and Treaty 4 area. That may mean they lived here, worked here, or have friends or relatives here who want to recognize them. The program is for any veterans, past or current, from any war, conflict or mission including military, medical, firefighters or RCMP. And of course Remembrance Day is Nov .11, and there are a number of local activities leading up to the actual service.
• Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. will be the presentation of the first poppy Locally, the first poppy of the year is presented to Silver Cross, Mother Bonnie Rushowick, which marks the official beginning of the Poppy Campaign. This will happen at the Legion. Provincially, the first poppy is presented to the Lieutenant Governor, and nationally, the first poppy is presented to the Governor-General of Canada.
the local branch. Poppy trays will be distributed throughout the community by volunteers along with wreaths for participating businesses on or after Oct. 29. The students from St. Paul’s and Yorkdale schools assisted in poppy assembly and packaging this year. If you have a local business and are interested in signing up to receive a wreath or Poppy tray, please contact the Legion office by calling 306-783-9789.
• Nov. 5th at 1 p.m. will be the raising of the Veteran’s Flag at the Cenotaph – This marks the beginning of Veteran’s Week in our community
• Senior Citizen Homes Color Party visits – The Legion colour party will be visiting the Bentley and Yorkton Crossing on Nov. 8, for their residents. The colour party will also be visiting the residents at the Yorkton District Nursing Home on Nov. 9. Visits to the senior citizen homes are COVID protocol pending. This year the Legion is excited to be getting help from the Yorkton Fire Protective Services for
the colour parties where necessary.
• School Color Party Visits – This year the Legion has been asked to provide its colour party to the Christ the Teacher School Division schools by recording one ceremony at St. Paul’s Elementary School Nov. 10, which will be used at all of the schools in that school district. The Legion is also going to be visiting the Yorkton Regional High School on Nov. 9, with colour party services.
• Nov. 10th at 1600hrs will be the Candlelight Tribute Ceremony at the Cenotaph: Candlelight ceremonies began in the Netherlands to show thanks and to honour those who liberated the country and its people from German occupation during the Second World War. In 1995 the people of the Netherlands held a special ceremony to commemorate their liberation by Canadian forces fifty years earlier. Dutch children placed lit candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers and the candles remained lit overnight in silent Continued on Page A14
Yorkton Legion member Bill Stubbings and his honour banner seen over his left shoulder.
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How active seniors can protect their vision Retirement may be seen as a time to slow down and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, but today’s seniors clearly did not get the memo. Modern seniors look and act a lot different than traditional depictions of retirees. The shift in attitudes regarding aging is noticeable in the growth of active retirement communities, which are designed for aging men and women who want to engage in activities where no chairs are required. Active seniors may not fit outdated stereotypes of cardiganclad grandparents shuffling about dusty retirement homes, but even the most energetic retirees may still be vulnerable to age-related health complications. For example, the American Optometric Association notes that men and women over the age of 60 may be vulnerable to age-related vision problems. A certain degree of vision loss is natural as men and women age, but that doesn’t mean active seniors have to sit idly by. In fact, there are many ways for active seniors to protect their vision so they can continue to get up and go without having to worry about losing their eyesight.
· Make your diet work for you. The AOA notes that a number of eye diseases can develop after an individual turns 60, and some of these conditions can be minimized with wise lifestyle choices. For example, a healthy, nutrient-rich diet can protect vision over the long haul. The National Council On Aging notes that studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in foods like spinach, kale and salmon, can reduce individuals’ risk for age-related eye diseases. Seniors can speak with their physicians about other ways to utilize diet to combat agerelated vision problems. · Protect your eyes and look cool at the same time. Active seniors spend lots of time outdoors, and that may have an adverse effect on their vision. The NCOA notes that lengthy exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause both short- and long-term eye damage. Thankfully, such issues are easily avoided if seniors wear sunglasses with UV protection when going outside. Brimmed hats also can protect the eyes from harmful UV rays. · Be mindful of screen time. Much has been made of how much
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screen time is healthy for young people. But seniors also are not immune to the potentially harmful effects of spending too much time staring at their phones and other devices. The NCOA recommends seniors employ the 20-20-20 rule in regard to screen usage. Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This quick exercise can reduce eye strain. An active lifestyle benefits seniors in myriad ways. Seniors should take steps to protect their vision so they can continue to get up and go long after they retire.
Did you know? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, people with a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to develop the disease than those who do not have a first-degree relative with Alzheimer’s. In addition, those who have more than one firstdegree relative with Alzheimer’s are at an even greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Though family history is not necessary for an individual to develop Alzheimer’s, the
AA notes that researchers have identified hereditary Alzheimer’s genes. For example, researchers estimate that between 40 and 65 percent of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s have the APOE-e4 gene. APOE-e4 is characterized as a risk gene because it increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s but does not guarantee it will happen. The gene is inherited from a parent, and
people who inherit two copies of APOE-e4 from their mother and father have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s than those who inherit one copy of the gene from their mother or father. The AA also notes that researchers have found deterministic genes that cause Alzheimer’s. However, these genes are rare and have only been found in a few hundred families across the globe, accounting for 1 percent or less of all Alzheimer’s cases.
REMEMBERING Continued from Page A13 tribute. Residents were drawn to the cemeteries by the soft red glow of the candles burning in the dark. As a result, commemorative candlelight tributes have now become annual ceremonies in the Netherland and other European countries. Similar tributes take place in Canada both public and private cemeteries and in Yorkton, at the cenotaph.
• Poppy laying at the cemetery veteran plot area – Legion Vice President
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Brittany Johnson, along with volunteers, will be laying poppies again this year on veteran headstones at the Yorkton City Cemetery on Nov. 11, in the morning prior to the Remembrance Day services. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please contact Vice President Brittany at 306-621-9561.
• Nov. 11, Remembrance Day Service – The local Remembrance Day Service will be open to the public this year pending any COVID protocol changes between now
and Remembrance Day. The service will be held at the Gallagher Centre again in the Flexi Hall. Guests will have to show proof of double vaccination at the door and the Legion asks for everyone to be prepared with their vaccination proof and a piece of identification to verify vaccination. The doors to the Flexi Hall will be open starting at 9:30 a.m., and the Legion asks for all guests to be seated by 10:30 a.m. for the ceremony to begin at 10:45. The Legion will have volunteers set up at two entrances to the Flexi
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Hall for vaccination checks. This year, the local branch is pleased to have a very special guest of honour attending and speaking at our service the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, His Honour the Honourable Russell Mirasty, This year the post-service luncheon will be by invitation only in order to comply with COVID protocol. The Legion is also unable to offer our Remembrance Tea this year and hope they will be able to offer it again next year COVID pending.
• We Will Remember Them lawn signs – This year the Yorkton Legion branch has been selling lawn signs to local community members to display on their front lawns. They have sold over 200 signs thus far and they are looking forward to seeing these as tribute throughout our community. To purchase your own lawn sign please call the Legion office or contact them on Facebook.
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12 facts about menopause Women undergo two major biological stages in life, and each has profound effects on their bodies. The first is called menstruation and comes after the onset of puberty. At this point, young women are physically mature enough to have a child. Around 40 to 50 years later, that same woman’s fertile years will cease and she will no longer be able to reproduce. This stage is known as menopause. The approach of menopause can be a confusing time for women. Learning about menopause can help women make sense of the process. 1. A woman has entered menopause when she has not had a
according to the North American Menopause Society. 3. Menopause does not happen suddenly. A woman goes through a
menstrual period for one year. 2. The average woman enters menopause in her late 40s to early 50s. The average age is 51,
period called perimenopause that can begin in her 30s or 40s, marked by falling levels of estrogen and progesterone. 4. Periods become less regular during perimenopause until they stop entirely. 5. Women who smoke tend to reach menopause earlier than non-smokers. 6. It’s not uncommon for a woman to think she has reached menopause, only to get a period again. Having a period means there is still a chance of getting pregnant. Perimenopausal women have one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies of any group. Women should continue to rely on contraceptives if they don’t want to get
Apps that can make driving safer Technology has changed the world in ways too numerous to count. Many of those changes have made the world a safer place, but a growing dependence on smartphones, particularly when behind the wheel, continues to put the safety of drivers, their passengers, fellow motorists, and pedestrians in jeopardy. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that distracted driving was responsible for the deaths of more than 3,100 people in the United States in 2019. The threat of distracted driving is just as significant beyond U.S. borders as well. That includes Canada, where estimates from Transport Canada’s National Collision Database indicate 21 percent of the country’s fatal collisions involved distracted drivers. Though smartphones are not the lone distraction drivers face, they do pose a significant threat. But smartphones also can help drivers be safer behind the wheel. The following are four apps
that drivers can install on their smartphones that were designed to make modern driving safer. 1. SafeDrive: The SafeDrive app can block all the textual apps in a phone, removing a major threat to drivers’ ability to concentrate behind the wheel. Drivers who utilize SafeDrive can still make phone calls, but they won’t be able to receive or send messages. 2. LifeSaver: The LifeSaver app runs silently in the background and then wakes up and locks the phone when a driver begins driving. Parents of young drivers should know that the app’s “Family View” feature can enable them to track their children’s
driving and even see when kids are behind the wheel so parents won’t contact them. The app also can alert loved ones when drivers arrive at their destination. 3. TextDrive: This app sends auto response messages to people who try to call or text drivers while they’re behind the wheel. Drivers can reply to messages using voice commands as well. 4. DriveWell: Drivers who want some insight into their driving habits should consider the DriveWell app. The app is designed to provide drivers with feedback about their driving habits. Drivers can access trip summaries, details on their maneuvers and even track their speeds.
Drivers interested in utilizing technology to become safer drivers can try various apps designed to reduce driver distractions.
pregnant. 7. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may get worse before menopause as hormone levels fluctuate. 8. Women prone to mood swings during PMS are more likely to suffer from mood swings during menopause. 9. Menopause symptoms range from mild to severe. Most women will experience some symptoms. Hot flashes are the most common, affecting up to 75 percent of people. Night sweats are hot flashes that occur at night. 10. A decline in estrogen production can affect the amount of cal-
cium in a woman’s bones. This means there’s an increased risk for osteoporosis during menopause. 11. Hormone changes can contribute to weight gain. Women should focus on eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly. 12. Women should speak to their doctors about the risk/reward of hormone replacement therapies for hot flashes and the prevention of bone loss. Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life. Getting the facts can make it easier to prepare for the coming changes.
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