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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1978
Page
3
Shelterbelts offer broader protection than porosity fences due to greater height, shielding larger areas from snow drift into cattle pens. The taller trees provide a wider barrier, though porosity fences also help reduce drifting. Farm Notes.
Alberta researchers note windbreaks reduce wind speed and temperature effects, boosting cattle performance. Shelterbelts help control snow near livestock, with gains possible in milder climates when roofed housing isn’t needed. Design includes fencing to protect trees and drainage for effluent. February 28 deadline for applications. Remaining species include caragana, willow and acacia.
District news notes Pope and family returning from Hawaii and Winnipeg visit. Get well wishes for Mrs Shevis in Brandon General Hospital. Visitors to Mrs Hatton’s home included Armstrong and Wyborn families. Barbara Rosen berger from Winnipeg stayed with the Rosenberger household. Angusville Minor Hockey tournament saw Decker win B side and trophy with Kerry Angus four goals and Craig Knight two. Decker beat Rusell 6-3 after a 7-3 loss to Foxwarren with Foxton and Angus scoring.
Oak River residents Tannis Hamilton and Mary Sclater attended the 4H Regional Council Meeting in Brandon on Saturday January 28. On Tuesday evening January 17 they also attended a 4-H Public Relations meeting in Brandon.
Oakner Mr and Mrs John Smyth attended the Smyth Aitken wedding in Winnipeg on Saturday February 4 1978. The reception took place at the Viscount Fort Motor Lodge. They also visited Mr and Mrs Bill Smyth. Bonnie Longmuir Kim and Pearl Klippenstein visited relatives at Altona during the weekend.
McConnell Miss Linda Newton and John Parkinson of Winnipeg spent the weekend at the Newton home. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Duncan and baby daughter of British Columbia visit the Ron Mc Connell and Harvey Duncan homes. Master Sheldon Cameron of Virden visits this week with his grandparents.
Decker The Decker Figure Skating Club held a test day on January 26 with congratulations to members who passed tests and a pot luck supper. Joan Foxton MC'd the event as groups demonstrated skills while solos by Joan Berry and Cindy Knight were performed. A local hockey tournament at Shoal Lake began January 21 with Decker defeating Birtle 8-1 and Shoal Lake 3-1 on January 22 to win the tournament and trophy. Belated 55th wedding anniversary to Mr and Mrs Norman Lints.
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