Wood flower designs and winter gothic saga mix in new library items
The Library features Mary G Knight's Weathered Wood Flowers with guidance on collecting, preparing, and using wood for sculpted arrangements. A Phyllis Whitney novel excerpt follows, portraying Dina trapped in a chilling marriage with Glen Chandler amid the High Towers estate and a looming, icy danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherea
Mary G. Knight
Mary Knight
Phyllis A. Whitney
Glen Chandler
Dia
H Dina
Glen
High Towers
Dina
Chandlers
Glen Hise
Alwaye
Glynist
Air Cadets Parade and Vet Warn on Horse Vaccination
Inspection parade awards given to Cadet Colin Trinder and AC Guy McMurray as air force cadets perform drills at St Lazare and Foxwarren range. The Manitoba veterinary director urges horse owners to vaccinate against sleeping sickness risk. 4200 horses vaccinated last year with 14 cases, two fatal, in unvaccinated stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Trinder
Ron Clement
Graham Galatiuk
Colin “"Trinder
Milwood
Guy McMurray
Halwas
Beischer
St. Lazare
Foxwarren
Manitoba
J. M. Isa
University of Manitoba
Ladies 5 Pin League Holds Season Windup Banquet
Russell ladies 6 pin bowling league held their banquet at Audrey Showara’s home. Faye Birstow presented the Aber deen trophy to Janie Lazaruk and her Blaine team, awarded to the season’s rolloffs winners. Marion Wilson’s Bonnie and Ethel Clement, Eleanor Kryvushenko, Gwen Clarke and Betty Smith took the Prokop Trophy for second event in the rollovers. Audrey Shondra won high average with 157, Carol Wood 155 and Janie Lazaruk 153. Carol Wood earned high triple with 658 and Brenda McGregor high single with 258. Elaine Robertson received a silver dollar for improved awards. Marion Wilson hosted games and centers to close the season. Anticipation for fall season growth noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Audrey
Showara
Faye Birstow
Aberdeen
Janie Lazaruk
Blaine Ney
Prokop
Marion Wilson
Bonnie and
Ethel Clement
Eleanor Kryvushenko
Gwen Clarke
Betty Smith
Audrey Shondra
Carol Wood
Brenda McGregor
Elaine Robertson
Onoe
Sleeping Sickness Serious Threat to Horses
Western viral encephalitis or sleeping sickness remains a serious threat to horses. Officials warn veterinarians and owners to monitor for signs and take preventive measures to curb spread and protect athletic and work animals.
Nesting Season Off To Excellent Start
Waterfowl habitat conditions are excellent across the prairies due to warm April weather and heavy rains. Mallard and pintail are incubating with broods likely by late May, while blue-winged teal and other species are beginning to arrive or in early incubation. No major weather disruptions have affected nesting yet, though further snow or drought remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Saskatche
Shallow Planting Guide For Manitou Wheat Farmers
Manitou wheat should be planted at a depth of about no more than three inches to ensure maximum emergence. A. L. D. Martin, head of Manitoba's Crops Division, notes the variety has a short coleoptile. Planting deeper than four inches can cause leaves to push underground and double up, reducing surface emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. D. Martin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Seed Planting Depth Guidance in Moist Soil
The guidance notes seeds should be planted about two inches deep but not deeper than three inches while the seed remains in moist soil. It emphasizes maintaining soil moisture to ensure proper germination and seedling development.
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Clement’s
Beaumont
Chevrolet
Dodge
G.M.C
Porter
Ae Jrs
F. Clement & Sons
General Motors
Jean-Luc Pepin
Canada
AIR Cadets
Manitou Wheat
CIS Insurance
Cooperative Fire and Casualty
Joe Perchaluk
Co-op Lumber Yard
Roblin
Man
IGA
Delsey
Kraft
Maple Leaf TV
Libby
Tbs
Allen's
Betty Crocker
York
Calif . Green
California
Turkey
Munro’s
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