Hamiota Leader February 2015

February 2015

Bridal Shower for Jody Gregory, daughter of Les and Myra .

Bride Elect of Darren McKay, son of Lyle and Barbara of Glenella, MB

Sunday April 12,2015 2-4 p.m. Heritage Arts Centre .

Come and go, no wrap, in lieu of shower cards bring a favorite recipe.

Please come and join us!

Job Mart

Midwest Recreation District needs a…………… Summer Recreation Assistant. ( Duties include Day Camps for Children, planning special events and programs)

Hamiota Aquatic Centre needs the following….

Aquatic Director, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguards, and Cashiers. ( Proof of qualifications is required)

Hamiota Municipal Park needs………………… Seasonal Part & Full Time Positions.

Submit all resumés, indicating position applying for, by March 3rd to:

Midwest Recreation, c/o Box 568, Hamiota MB R0M 0T0

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Tickets also available at the door

Province of Manitoba Summer Student Employment Opportunity Manitoba Youth Job Centres Program

The Province of Manitoba and Hamiota Municipality are currently accepting applications for the

Manitoba Youth Job Centre Youth Engagement Leader position. Term of employment is from early May to mid-August/2015

Visit Manitoba.ca/myjc for qualifications and full details Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Hamiota Municipality Box 100 Hamiota, Mb. ROM OTO [email protected]

Applications are due by March 13th

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Cornerstone Family Worship Centre - CFWC………….81 Birch Avenue East

A moment for families with Pastor Orland Usick…………

Our children are looking to us to help them cope with fear, living in today’s world. Social media and

instant news can cause a mind numbing effect that weighs heavily on our kids. As parents there are a

few things we can do to assure our children.

First of all point them to Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself will comfort our children. In Matthew 19:14 Jesus said,

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”.

Simple faith and trust in Him will bring a comfort that is real, tangible.

Secondly we can use the sad news to learn to live without fear. God really wants His children to live “fear free!”

You see when Christ becomes our central focus in life; our reason for being; confidence will replace fears and

insecurities. With this new confidence limitations become challenges instead of a chore and He also delivers us from

being preoccupied with the news or of what others are thinking. Living then becomes a little more carefree and

whole lot more joy filled when worries and anxieties are removed by Him. Cast your burden on Him, because He

cares for you! ………………………….till next month Pastor Orland

Announcements

Evolution’s Achilles’ Heels… Join us Sunday evenings for a thorough investigation of evolutionary thought by top scientists in the field.

In “Evolutions Achilles’ Heels” we will be looking at the weaknesses of modern evolutionary theory. Topics include: Natural selection,

genetics, the origin of Life, the Fossil Record, Cosmology and more! The evening includes a great meal, DVD presentation and discussion

time. Ministry for children as well. Starts at 6:00 PM with a free supper. Bring your friends.

Dates: February 15, 22; March 15, 22; April 19, 26; and May 3, 17th.

Stories from the Cross. Sunday 10:30 AM April 5th. Join us Easter morning for an inspirational drama reliving the stories through lives of

those who were there. Special guest singers and vocal performances, drama and more.

Tuesday March 10 at 6:00 PM- The Feasts of Israel. Guest missionary from Jews for Jesus will presenting a fascinating biblical account

of the feasts of Israel plus a time for questions and answers in regards to events in Israel. The evening starts with a delicious Mediterranean

pot luck supper followed by the presentation. Great for the whole family………….

“Explore, Explode, Explain” is the motto for the boys club. Here some of the boys are tearing apart a small

engine. Thanks to everyone who donated tools for this great ministry!

For more information call the church 204 764 2648…….. Also visit our website www.cornerstonefamily.ca

Senior Youth - Friday Nights….... Junior Youth (Grs 6 to 8) - Mondays, afterschool……. Boys Club - Wednesdays, afterschool

Hamiota United Church The Hamiota United Church is going to have an Ash Wednesday service on

Wednesday February 18th at 7:30. Everyone welcome.

The Mission & Service committee members of the Hamiota United Church are organizing an

outreach project. They will be distributing empty water bottles to be filled with change as a 2015

Lenten Project (February 18 - April 5, 2015). Distribution of bottles will occur on the first Sunday

of Lent, February 22. Collection of bottles will be Easter Sunday or any Sunday following Easter.

The money collected will go toward supplying clean drinking water to a needy community in a developing

country. We take for granted the accessible drinking water available to us here, so this is a reminder that we are very

blessed. If you would like to receive an empty water bottle to raise money for this worthy project, then please

contact Yolande Ranson at 204-764-2079. Please give generously!

The youth enjoyed an outdoor curling rink at Bob and

Donna Jean English’s …..a great time of sleigh rides,

skating, curling and a bonfire with hot chocolate and

……….Dona Jeans famous Butter Tarts!

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Come and help the

Hamiota Centennial Library Celebrate “I Love To Read Month” during February.

We are having a Pajama Party so wear your PJ’s, bring a book and a friend

to the Library on Tuesday February 17th from 6:00 – 7:00pm and let’s share

some stories!............Open to all ages…….Popcorn and Juice will be provided.

Enter your name in the draw and if you bring a friend there will be another

draw just for you.

Over the coming weeks, the Hamiota Library will be offering new programs for all ages. If you have an idea,

please contact Gwen at 204 764-2680 on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday.

Have you ever wanted to:

Join a book club? Learn how to research your family history? Be a creative writer?

Learn how to search the internet? Facebook?

The possibilities are endless. Drop by and let us know what you would like to have offered.

Can you no longer drive to the Library but would still like to get books? If you call, your books can be delivered

to your door. Give us a call.

Coming March 17th at 3:30pm come and help us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the library. We will be having a

creative writing adventure. Bring your pictures and write your story. Green will be the color for the day.

Follow us on Facebook – Hamiota Centennial Library for updates.

The Hamiota District Health Centre Auxiliary

donate valuable equipment & furniture for the Health Centre.

The Ladies Auxiliary

donated 3 stethoscopes

and a SPO2 monitor to

Acute Care at their

meeting on January 23rd

L-R: Margaret Simms, Karen Lyall, Wilma Bell, Irene

Robinson, Ceri Doran (Charge Nurse-Acute), Marie Siemans,

Jan Dixon, and Lynda Mathison.

The Hamiota District Health

Centre Auxiliary members

donated a recliner chair for the

comfort of the residents of

Birch Lodge

The Hamiota District Health Centre staff and clients are

Very Grateful for these donations !!

Memory Tree of Lights 2014 Thank you! To everyone who donated in memory of the following family members and friends:

Eleanor McConnell, Gordon Shier, Don McConnell, Arnold Gray, David McConnell, Howie McKinnon, Charlie Bell, Alec McKinnon,

Bruce Brewer, Clara McKinnon, Sandra Lillington, John Cumming, Lusty Brewer, Lily Cumming, Florence Brewer, Lorne Dale, George

Gay, Fay Dale, Harvey Skinner, Gladys Kirk, Ruth Skinner, Roy Kirk, John Cable, Ken Mathison, Ryan Geortzen…….continued page 6

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At the Arts Centre

A big thank you to everyone who helped

make the Scottish Ceilidh on Feb. 7 such a wonderful

event! We’re just sorry we couldn’t fit everyone in, but

we’re working on fixing that problem for next time!

Thanks to David Caldwell of Kenton, with his stories,

songs, and guitar; Grayson Ross of Brandon on keyboard

and fiddle; Mary Ritchie and Jim Black, both of Souris,

with vocals, dancing and accordion; Linda Conner,

Hamiota, on keyboard and vocals; Cyril Maxwell,

Hamiota, on guitar; Marla Winters, Alexander, on the

violin, and of course, George Rogers, who organized it

all! The shortbread, scones and oatcakes were fantastic

and rounded out just a wonderful night of great music!

Speaking of great music, Marla Winters has been

teaching violin for 20 years, and now that she has settled

into Alexander, she is interested in coming up to Hamiota

next fall one day a week to teach violin/fiddle, if there are

students interested. She taught Grayson, who began

lessons when he was 14, but she teaches any age,

beginning as young as three years – either Suzuki

method , fiddle or classical violin. If anyone is interested,

please give the Arts Centre a call (764-2400).

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m. please join us for

tea at the Arts Centre with entertainment (beginning

around 2:30 p.m.) by the Dare to Dream afterschool jazz

students (Jaimie Rose, Bailey Wilson, Joel Usick and

Jessica Young), under the direction of Tom Dowden.

Tom’s also performing that evening with his band, Tom

and the Tomcats at the community hall, but he’s been

doing wonderful work with these young people, so please

come in the afternoon as well to support them! There

will also be draws for red roses, other ticket draws,

delicious desserts, and Valentine table favours for

everyone! Seating is, of course, limited, so come in good

time to pick your spot!

We’re celebrating all things Irish in March with

“Rollin’ n’ Tumblin” on Friday, March 13 for an Irish

Pub Night at the Arts Centre. Tickets are $10. Call early

to book your seat through the Arts Centre (764-2400).

It’s going to fun!

Also in March, a house concert at Irene and Brian

Todd’s in the Kenton area, with Annie Avery and Grant

Simpson’s “Two Piano Tornado” on Wed., March 18.

Phone 838-2220 to book your seat. Annie is originally

from the Kenton area (Anna Ruth Graham). House

concerts are offered as a way to support travelling

musicians as they perform across the concert.

The $20 ticket price goes directly to the musicians,

and the Todd’s just offer their home free gratis as a venue

for the performance.

Afterschool art classes for Grades 5-8 for the month of

March will be sculpture with Mary Lowe, so call

764-2400 to sign up. We’ll also be organizing shortly for

a four week spring session of painting with students at

Miniota School.

Opportunities to keep in mind:

April: Beth English’s fiddle group “Fiddle Faddle”;

May: Tom Dowden at the Arts Centre, Friday, May 22;

Afterschool Art “Dare to Dream” final concert, May 26.

June: a concert and supper in Kenton for the Mid-West

Arts Council’s annual general meeting celebration.

Come and Enjoy!!

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HCI News

The past month at Hamiota Collegiate was a busy one.

The Relay for Life committee held their “kick off” assembly,

which was wrapped up by Cody Hunter’s head shave. Over

$3000 was raised! Thank you to all who supported this cause.

Hamiota Collegiate put on a gym blast to celebrate the last

day of school. The entire school was split up into four teams.

Activities included sling shooting rubber chickens through a

tire tube and various relays.

The middle years student council put on a fun day where

students enjoyed skating and snow shoeing at the Hamiota

Sports Complex.

The Grad class of 2015 would like to thank PAC for

donating $1300 to the grads for their work on the Middle

Years playground.

This year, varsity curling zones were held in Russell. The

team consisted of Lead Jaden Hemrica, Second Kaylee

Daniel, Third Eveline Juce and Skip Chelsea Lawn. The girls

went undefeated, winning the zone title and a birth in the

MHSAA provincials in The Pas on Feb. 26-28th. The Varsity

boys team this year consisted of Lead Kyle Feschuk, Second

Quade Wood, Third Mark Lawn, and Skip Alex Lints. The

boys ended up losing in the finals for the third straight year.

The Varsity Girls placed 3rd in their home basketball

tournament. Schedules for both the Varsity Boys and Girls

basketball teams and Middle Years can be found on the

Hamiota Collegiate website. This year there will be two

middle years girls basketball teams, but there were not enough

players to form a boys team.

Hamiota’s nominees for the PWSD Citizenship Award are

Jacquelyn Hawkins in the individual category and the We Act

Committee in the group category. Jacquelyn values the

importance of volunteering in the school and community.

The We act committee puts on fundraisers at HCI to benefit

local and global charities. February is I Love to Read month.

We are proud to recognise Educational Assistant Mrs. Ellice

Lints who has recently published her first book, “Spitfire,

Dragon of Hope”.

The Roots of Empathy program continues in the Grade 6

classroom. January’s theme was “Sleep”. Baby Elle showed

the kids how she could sit up all by herself! The practices for

this year’s production of “Oklahoma!” are well underway.

Afternoon performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 9th

and Sunday, April 12th and evening performances on the 10th

and 11th. Hope to see everyone there.

That’s all this month from Hamiota Collegiate!!

………………………...Sawyer Norrie

HAMIOTA FIRE DEPARTMENT “What if no one answered the call?”

Think about it? What if no one came? Who would come to the rescue?

We face this problem every day, and we do everything we can to ensure we make it to every

motor vehicle incident, every house fire, and every fire alarm…. you never know who will

need help next…..it could be your neighbours, your friends, or even Your Family!

Different people volunteer for different reasons; community service, neighbours helping neighbours and the

satisfaction of knowing that you made a difference are all good reasons to volunteer.

Emergency Services is one of the most essential services in our community and

the Hamiota Fire Department needs You!

We hope that you give this decision the time and consideration it deserves and decide to join our ranks.

For more information, please contact Fire Chief Josh Currah at 204 764 3758 or e-mail [email protected]

Tree of Lights from page 4: Kay Brethour, Newton Smith, Jack Anderson, Betty Smith, Dave Miller, William Rothnie, Gertie

Miller, Wayne Rothnie, Fred Bell, Georgina Rothnie, Gladys Bell, Garth Strachan, John Mattson, Dallas Strachan, James

Proctor, Delmar Kirk, Dennis Strachan, Mina Proctor, Robert Buhler, George Proctor, Arnold Murray, Jack Proctor, Harvey

Houck, Inza Houck, Charlie Knight, Ruth Gregory, Nora Knight, Glen Gregory, Harold Hunter, Beth Jamieson, Marion

Hunter, Jamie Jamieson, Gerald Kirk, Earl Gregory, Eddie Kirk, Sydney Lawn , Bessie Kirk, Mabel Lawn, George Robertson,

Charlie Johnson, Annie Robertson, Gladys Johnson, Lorne Caldwell, Dale Johnson, Marg Caldwell, John Mathison, Alan

Sheridan, Allan Cumming, Lloyd Sheridan, Maxine Cumming, Steve Konawlchuk, Dwaine Mathison, Ross Sheardown,

Bryan Foxton, Wendel McConnell, Stan Doupe, Gerald Shier, Art Dixon, Sandra Elder, Alma Dixon, Laurie Duncan, Reg

Hedley, Ivan Lawrence, Harold Strachan, Jim Maitland, Calvin Strachan, Helen Maitland, Russ Cumming, Nelson Woods,

Lauree Clifford, Mavis Bray, Gerald Vickery, Elmes Schafer, Vince Shier …………..Many...Many...Thanks !!!

Weed Notes …………..….by Sid Lewis

In an article a week ago or so, I mentioned that in another part of this paper I had a block ad

indicating what our 2015 Pest Management Program was going to entail. I had said in it we would be

looking at a grasshopper program if necessary. As in other years, products to be used weren’t included

in the ad and if and when an outbreak occurred, it was agreed beforehand that I could just make a

phone call or an email and the Government contact would agree to the product I requested. Main reason was

since 1979 when I started, I had never had to use an insect control product.

At our Weed Board meeting on the 29th of January it was suggested for this year we should have a product

designated beforehand as the old saying goes, “just in case”. With all the screw ups [sorry no other word for it] we

are facing with this forced amalgamation and cosmetic spray ban, the Board thought maybe for this time we

should have OUR DUCKS in a row at least. So, the product I have chosen is EcoBran, and with a little extra

communication with the appropriate provincial person, I think we are a go, so-to-speak.

Also, as decided at the Board meeting, hopefully next week the ad will come out indicating the need for people

to work in this District. Look for it and anyone interested please do apply. May 1st will be coming very quickly and

then it is wife Terry’s responsibility as to what to do with old Ragweed on a 24 hour basis. More years than I can

remember [not hard for me], I have been 1 of a 2-3 person planning committee for the MWSA Training Seminar

in Russell. One of the committee is a lady who works in the other part of the province. Most times we see eye to

eye, but the odd time we will have some hot discussions. Gratifying to me is the bad mood I have left her in, it will

be her hubby at night who will have to be the NATO person. Oddly enough the main purpose I have some days to

phone her is just to “set the tone” for the rest of her day. At the end of one of our “discussions” I indicated to her

that from January to April every year, she only has to put up with me a few hours and days in that time period.

But Terry on the other hand it is 24 hours-7 days a week, 365 days a year, and the response that thundered down

the phone line I chose not to repeat!!!!

Ending the serious part of the column, on 3 separate occasions Terry had to correct a word I had said in a

conversation we were having at the table. Next day, what seemed a good idea at the time [different only moments

later! ] I thought how many times in a day can I repeat the same wrong words, and get away with it? Only a short

1 hour later, Terry asked, “Are you losing it or are you just being the back end of a horse, SID!!!! I responded I

would sooner be thought of as the back end of the horse than losing it!

…………..Sid Lewis is the Supervisor for the Midwest Weed District and can be reached at (204) 764 2128

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February

1-Mar 2 Gallery Exhibit: Beautiful Oil Paintings by Ruth Eisler of Brandon Heritage Arts Centre

14 Valentine’s Tea & Student Jazz 2-4pm Heritage Arts Centre

17-19 Senior Mixed….Bonspiel Hamiota Sports Complex

18 &25 Afterschool Fabric Art for Grades 5-8 Heritage Arts Centre

19&26 Adult Beginner Acrylic Painting Lessons 7-9pm Heritage Arts Centre

27&28 Pre Novice Parkissmo…...Tournament Hamiota Sports Complex

27-Mar1st Mens……………………. Bonspiel Hamiota Sports Complex

March

2-21 Gallery Exhibit: ArtsWest Travelling Art Exhibition Heritage Arts Centre

6-8 Ladies…………………... Bonspiel Hamiota Sports Complex

7 Rec Hockey…………….. Tournament Hamiota Sports Complex

13 Irish Pub Night with Rollin’n Tumblin Heritage Arts Centre

13-15 Pee Wee Girls…………... Provincials Hamiota Sports Complex

20-22 Mixed ………………….. Bonspiel Hamiota Sports Complex

26-28 “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” TICKETS ON SALE NOW contact Bonnie at 204 764 3050 ext. 106

January was a very busy month but with great winter

weather the month has passed by and we are that much

closer to spring. Still not much snow but slippery

underfoot and proper footwear is essential.

The Park Residents held a New Years’ Eve Board

Games night followed by a Potluck supper on New Years’

Day. The Lilac Residents gathered in the Lounge to ring

in the New Year and shared companionship.

Another Hot Lunch was held at the Elementary School

on January 30th and we wish to thank the following:

Wendy Bell, Tanis Coulson, Diane Johns, Pat Kirk, Dean

McConnell and Tammy Campbell for once again feeding

this hungry group of youngsters.

Our Grade Three Buddies returned to Lilac Lounge in

January and we shared winter activities past and present.

It was interesting to compare how the seniors had fun in

the winter versus the grade 3’s & to see what was similar

and what was vastly different. The children enjoyed the

stories of the school vans to transport kids to school and

about the horse getting stuck in the deep snow and how

long it took to get to and from school. These were just a

few of the stories that were shared along with skating,

skiing & tobogganing. I wonder how many of the present

students would consider trading places and do it the “old

fashioned way”?

There were four ‘foot clinics’ in January and if you are

needing your toenails attended to because of diabetic

issues or mobility/flexibility issues you can call the

Seniors Office (204 764-2658) and we can get an

appointment for you. Bonnie Crawford is the lovely lady

that does this work and she usually gets to Hamiota

approximately every six weeks. The clinics are held at

both Park and Lilac Residences.

On the last Friday of January the Lilac residents

decided to have a get-together luncheon. It was a nice

event with food for everyone and we would like to thank

Kelvin Tiller for supplying us with his homemade peanut

butter cookies. We had lunch together, visited, told a few

jokes and carried on with our days.

The posters are going up for our VIP Yogis which is

gentle exercise classes for seniors which will take place at

the Lilac Lounge for four Thursdays; April 9th, 16th, 23rd

and 30th. This event is being led by Pattie Routledge and

is open to the public so if you are interested in giving this

a try, please call Veronica at 204 764-2658 to sign up and

reserve your spot. It is not mandatory for you to attend all

the classes so if you are only available for one or two, no

problem. Hope to see you all there.

We need to send out a reminder that when booking the

Handi-van, 24 hour notice is required as currently the

Hand-van is quite booked so to avoid disappointment,

please follow this protocol.

February will be another busy month with; three

Alzheimer teleconferences, a Scottish celebration at the

Arts Centre, Tom Dowden and the Tom Cats at the

Community Hall (another Buddy Program), Hot Lunch at

the Elementary School, and who knows what else we can

pack in. Let’s get through this winter by keeping active

and especially by being happy. If you are feeling like you

have the winter blues it is very important that you reach

out to your family, friends, the Seniors Office, your

family doctor, or Community Mental Health to obtain

coping skills so that your lives can be made better.

Happy Valentine’s Day to Everyone!

8 February 2015

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Website: www.hamiota.com

Hamiota Municipal Building

Box 100 75 Maple Avenue

Hamiota Manitoba

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Winter Landfill

Hours

Monday: 9am - Noon

Tues to Thurs: 1pm - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Take Used Oil & Antifreeze

to Eco-Centre at Landfill