Tough Year in Agriculture Weighs on Farmers
Dr. Val Farmer of MeritCare in Fargo discusses why this year tests rural families with low prices and yields. He notes many midcareer farmers consider quitting as personal stress and family values collide with economic pain. He urges careful planning and highlights that most who leave adapt within three to four years.
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Farmer
Val Farmer
MeritCare
Fargo
N.D
Rapid City
S.D
Hamiota Golf Course Bustling With July Tournaments
The Hamiota course hosted numerous events over three weeks. July 14 and 21 saw 15 golfers for ladies play, with Linda Irwin leading drives and Sheila McMillan posting top scores. July 28 drew 21 players. Senior interclub matches drew teams from Rivers and nearby towns, while the Mark Smith Memorial on July 18 drew 104 golfers. Other events included a skins game on July 14 with 43 players and a July 20 customer appreciation tournament with 60 golfers, followed by a July 23 senior mixed tournament with 56 players.
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Hamiota
Betty Thomson
Linda Irwin
Sheila McMillan
Irene Robinson
Doreen Fraser
Sally MacDonald
Heather Houck
Joyce Lief
Lorraine Cochrane
Rivers
Minnedosa
Sandy Lake
Gladstone
Shoal Lake
Ken Lawn
Ed Mathison
Dale Brooks
Tim Weber
Dallas Strachan
Mark Smith
Junior Brake
Boissevain
Steve Latell
Sandy Lee
Gord Clark
Tracy Cosgrove
Jody Smith
Redfern Farm Services
Forty-Six Attend Junior Adult Night At Hamiota Golf Club
Forty-six golfers took part in a Junior-Adult Night at Hamiota Golf Club on July 27. The event used best ball twosomes with juniors paired with adults. A three-way tie for first produced 37s by Wesley Gregory Brad Bulbach Josie and Tim Weber. Second place at 38 included Laura Robertson Bob Olson Cali and Ron Ramsey. Third place 39 went to Cam and Travis Gregory. Gordie Henderson won boys longest drive Cali Ramsey longest drive for girls. Steven Newton was closest to the pin. Organizers hope to hold another Junior-Adult Night soon.
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Hamiota Golf Club
Wesley Gregory
Brad Bulbach
Josie
Tim Weber
Laura Robertson
Bob Olson
Cali
Ron Ramsey
Cam
Travis Gregory
Gordie Henderson
Cali Ramsey
Steven Newton
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Hamiota Golf Course
Deppes Dizea
Mac Campbell
Campbell Funeral Home
Provincial Granite Works
Dauphin
Man
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