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HAPPY SPRING EQUINOX !!!
What???.....Happy Equinox??......What happened to
“ST. Patrick's Day”?
Everybody is celebrating the Irish festivities on March 17th, and that is Great!!!, but other things are also
taking place in this month of March …………………………….
The SPRING EQUINOX for instance………….March 20th (12:32pm CDT) is a date that
most of us recognize as symbolic of changing seasons. The sun will cross directly over the
Earth’s equator. As we welcome spring, people south of the equator are actually gearing up
for the cooler temperatures of autumn. People of early times celebrated knowing that their
food supply would, hopefully, be restored. The date is significant in Christianity because
Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox
The ‘Ides of March’ is the name of March 15th in the Roman calendar. The 15th was a
festive day in the months of March, May. July and October. In March the Romans
dedicated it to their god Mars with military parades, etc. We know the Ides of March as
the date Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44BC. Caesar was warned, “Beware the
Ides of March” in William Shakespeare’s play.
Palm Sunday , March 28th is the Sunday before Easter, and marks the beginning of
Holy Week. This day commemorates the triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, when palm
branches were placed in Christ’s path, before he was crucified on Good Friday (April 2nd)
Palm Sunday is a time for reflection on the nature of his death and the Joy of his
Resurrection………….….Easter is on Sunday April 4th this year…...Happy Easter!!!
April Fools Thursday April 1
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…….Just a reminder to watch out for the pranks…..
From the past: KFMB-AM, a San Diego radio station, announced that a beer truck had
jack-knifed and could not be towed away until the beer had been removed from its tank.
Within minutes over 100 guys showed up at the site where the accident was supposed to
have taken place……....no truck……...no beer. ……...Ha Ha April Fools …..(I don’t think so)
Call for ‘Videos of Hamiota’: the Hamiota Economic Development Corporation is
asking Hamiota and District residents to donate their videos of events taken place in
Hamiota during the past few years: ..Rodeo...Golf...Curling...Hockey...Fairs...etc. , etc.
As part of our community marketing efforts we wish to provide excerpts of authentic
home movies… Hamiota people engaged in Hamiota activities... Copies of the excerpt
will be made and the original returned…..Contact Bert at 764-3050 ext#107....Thanks!!
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Hamiota ‘Curling News ’ …....by Randy Lints
On February 28th the youth curling program held a family bonspiel to allow our
members to curl with their parents. Seven teams competed and when the
afternoon was over, the winners were the Weber family team consisting of Wayne
and Lorraine Weber, Quade Wood and Travis Gregory.
Thanks to all of our sponsors for donating prizes: NWL Trading, Chappell Seeds,
T.J.’s Auto, Hatfield’s Insurance, Rawlings Home Hardware, R.M. and Town of
Hamiota, Hatfield’s Custom Cabinets, McQueen Hail Insurance—Randy Lints, Asham Curling Supplies—
Brandon.
A special ‘thank you’ to Ryan Crighton who has donated a trophy that we can play for every year, as well
as medallions. Thank you to the Caretakers at the Sports Complex for all of their efforts all year to give us
good ice and to the Hamiota Community Centre for their support.
On another note the Midwest Recreation District is hosting a learn to curl “Little Rocks” day on March
13th from 1:30 until 4:00 at the Hamiota Curling Rink. It is open to all Grade 3 and 4 children who are
interested in learning the basics of curling. Contact Bonnie at Midwest Recreation 764 3050 Ext# 106 for
more details and to register. All you need is clean shoes, a broom and a helmet for safety…... Have Fun!
Assiniboine North Parent Child Coalition (ANPCC) Report…….by Shauna McTavish
The ANPCC works with parents, caregivers, and service providers to ensure children are healthy and
happy! We wish to thank the families of children aged 0 to 5 that filled out the survey. Your feedback
regarding community programming is extremely valuable and we will definitely look at these results
when planning for next year. We were very pleased with the return rate of the surveys.
For each survey returned the family was entered into a draw for a container of craft supplies, a book,
Lindsay Currah !! ...... Congratulations!!
a puzzle, and cards for pre-school children….. And the winner is
Information on upcoming programs will be listed in the Healthy Steps newsletter that can be found on our website
www.anpccfamilies.com …...or can be picked up at the Kids Club, Public Health, ….or at the community programs
currently running.
Contact Shauna McTavish ANPCC Coordinator for details at 764-4272 !!
3rd Thursday at the Hamiota Elementary School……………………..
1st Thursday at the Elementary School Gym from 10AM to Noon…..
F.R.E.D:
March 11&25 at Chumah Hall from 10:00 to 11:30AM……………
Precious Memories: March 23 at Park Residence from 10:00 to Noon…………..
Mothers and Daughters in Touch: Started March 7th, Health Centre 6:30 to 8:30PM…
Baby Steps:
Step 2:
call Karen 847-2259
call Shauna 764-4272
call Kerri 838-2410
call Shauna 764-4272
call Kim
764-4201
Hamiota Minor Hockey would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped make the
Bantam Boys Hockey Provincials a huge success. Kitchen workers and convenors, door and
clock workers, Bantam parents, Dan Therrien, and Ed Graham.
We would also like to thank all the local businesses for their contributions and generous support.
These are major events for our complex and community and could not be done without you……
Thank You!!! ……. from the Hamiota Minor Hockey executives .
SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING AVAILABLE
Daffodil Days for Cancer - March 15 - 20
Hamiota Park Residence
Help Fight Cancer
Call 764-3050 ext# 102
Arriving at Kidz Stylz Boutique @ $6 per Bunch
Call Christina for details…..764 3772
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Hamiota Happenings……………………
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Bingo - French Club
Birdtail River Piano Festival
UCW Stew & Biscuit (9:30 to 1:00)
Mixed Curling Bonspiel
Birdtail River Final Concert
Watercolour Tissue Paper Workshop
Hamiota Happenings……………….
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Gallery Exhibition Quilted Art by Marlene Biles
Collection Woodworking by Bill Hutchings
Quilt Workshop
Gardening Extravaganza
Good Friday
Senior Drama Production “Moulin Rouge”
Baseball Umpire Clinic
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
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MWRD
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Location Key:
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Heritage Arts Centre
Hamiota Elementary School
HCC
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Hamiota Community Centre
Hamiota United Church
HCI
HTA
Hamiota Collegiate
Hamiota in Various Places
HDSC Hamiota & District Sports Complex
MWRD Midwest Recreation District
Hamiota Congratulates Jon Montgomery ! Our Hamiota Float will be in the Parade!
Parade Begins 1:30PM DST Sunday March 14th in Russell
Formal Celebration to follow at the George P. Buleziuk Centre 406 Shell River Avenue
BBQ to Follow. Parade route is down Main St. from Manitoba Ave. ends at Russell St.
A Hamiota
Town & RM
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Volunteer Recognition Evening - Thursday April 15th
Hamiota Community Centre
6 to 7 PM Registration and Social Time
7:15 Program Begins
Refreshments and Complimentary Desserts
The Skating Oval in the Hamiota Municipal Park had lots of visitors
this season. The Hamiota Lions constructed a wonderful shelter to sit
in and put on your skates. A big thank you goes out to the Lions!!
Taking advantage of one of our gorgeous winter days, the elementary
school kids enjoyed a fun time of skating, playing on the snow hill and
snow shoeing, with a fire to warm them up. A huge thank you to all of
the volunteers who assisted in making the oval and keeping it cleaned
off for the community to enjoy………...Thanks to All !!
DISTRICT #1 SENIOR GAMES are over and here are the results……………..
Euchre at Miniota:
2nd
3rd
500 at Shoal Lake:
5th
Spades at Shoal Lake: 1st
2nd
4th
Bridge at Birtle:
3rd
Ethel Robertson and Joy Harman (recruited from Birtle)
Betty Murray and Norah Gray
Audrey Asselstine and Norah Gray
Ethel Robertson and Dorothy Strong
Ruth and Red McConnell
Neil McDonald and Norah Gray
Lloyd and June Hazelwood
Hamiota Soccer Association
Annual General Meeting and Soccer Registration for Hamiota and Area
Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00pm Hamiota Collegiate
COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!
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Local Pool Table gets a Facelift !!! The recycle shed has worked it’s wonder once again by giving a
large donation in order to resurface and change the pockets of the pool table located in the Lilac Residence lounge.
Gerald from Revco Vending and Amusements, Dauphin MB, has the job underway. Also in the picture is Earl Milne,
Lloyd Hazelwood, and Gerald Shier. The pool table sees regular daily action from these fellows, who were also kind
enough to reach deep into their own pockets to support the much needed changes to the table. I truly can’t imagine
where we would be without such fabulous community support!! ……..Dana Routledge, Seniors Resource Coordinator
The annual national World Day of Prayer was observed at the Hamiota United Church on March 5th, sponsored by the
Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. The event has taken place in Canada since 1920, and is now supported by more
than 170 countries around the world. The theme this year is “Let everything that has breath praise God”, prepared by women of
the Republic of Cameroon, Africa. Over 30 people from Hamiota, Kenton, and Oak River shared in the inspirational service.
Hamiota will be hosting the AAA Midget Qualifying Tournament on July 23/24/25,
in addition to the Mosquito Provincials July 16 -18. The organizers are looking for
volunteers to do the following: run gate / keep score / pitch count / announce / and
work kitchen. ………..Please contact Nicole Madsen at e-mail: [email protected]
Margaret Chastko paints cattle brilliantly just as she teaches brilliantly.
Come to the Heritage Arts Centre on Wednesday March 24th 6pm-8pm.
Margaret will be conducting a Watercolor Tissue Paper Workshop.
Her friends Harmony Matisse and Lily Monet says that her parents urged her
to become an artist by sending her to art camps and after school art classes.
Now she is passing her talent onto you ……...don’t miss this chance!
The Town of Hamiota Municipal Office
Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Closed 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Hamiota Municipal Building
Box 100 75 Maple Avenue
Hamiota Manitoba
Canada R0M 0T0
Town Council Meetings are held on the first and third
Wednesdays at 7:00PM.
Rural Municipal Meetings are held on the second
Wednesday at 9:00AM
Phone:764-3050 Fax:764-3055 e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hamiota.com
Funded by the Town and Rural Municipality of Hamiota the
Hamiota Leader Newsletter is published by the
Hamiota Economic Development Corporation.
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Box 100 Hamiota MB R0M 0T0 or Tel: 1 204 764 3050 ext 107 or Fax 1 204 764 3055
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