District Home Economist Appointed for Shoal Lake Area
Patricia McAuley has been appointed Home Economist for Ag Rep areas of Shoal Lake Russell and Roblin with offices in Russell. She was born in Dufresne Manitoba and educated in Elm Grove Lorette and Winnipeg studying Home Economics focusing on foods and clothing. Girls 4H clubs welcome their new economist who led the area during the past six months. Corn outlook notes high demand for seed varieties with several licences and limited seed left for some silage and grain types. Fertilizer and seeding timing guidance aims for May 15 to 25 and recommends stand density around 16 000 plants per acre. Joan Butcher wins Hamiota Shoal Lake 4-H public speaking final held May 14 at Miniota Auditorium. Readers are reminded of the weekly news deadline and the option to sell tell advertise.