January 2019

1973-People of Oak River The final score was 6-5 and all of the Oak River team de- January serves not only congratulations for its victory, but for the Love That Haggarty way it accomplished the upset win. Oak River- The finish was right out of the movies. In fact, The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period and The Pas 2019 a movie may be made about it. It was that dramatic! led 2-1 after two before going ahead 5-1 by the mid-way It was the championship game of the Knights of Columbus mark of the third period. We invite community groups, organizations, schools, The Hamiota Trade Show rural tournament of champions here Sunday night, peewee Ron Meakin fired two goals for Oak River with singles go- healthcare, arts, athletics to have a booth free of charge! New year, and time to get organized for this years HTS! division, and the hometown team, with its back squarely ing to Haggarty, Darryl Dixon, Randy Hrabok and Donnie Last April, over 500 visitors came to the show viewing over Please get your registrations in by April 10th, the earlier the against the wall rallied to a stunning victory. Prize for the MacDonald. For The Pas, it was Carl Nillson, Gerard Ken- 50 booths. better for organizing. Oak River team is a berth in the big K of C tournament, nedy, Wayne Staple, Vaughn Karpan and Bill Stewart. Mark your calendars ~~ Stay tuned each month we will have new updates in the which will be held in Brandon and Shilo in mid-April. Assisting on Haggarty’s overtime goal was MacDonald and Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 Leader & on Facebook follow Hamiota Economic Develop- Here’s the scene: The Pas and Oak River peewees have ad- Dallas Strachan. ment’s page and on Twitter @HamiotaMB. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. vanced into the final and the Oak River arena is jammed. The tournament’s most valuable player was Haggarty and 2019 will be a GREAT YEAR, see you at the SHOW! Capacity Crowd. A lot of moans go up as the visiting club Where: Hamiota & District Sports Complex you can bet that winning goal heavily persuaded the MVP More information or to register contact: Nancy Smith @ goes ahead 5-1. And there’s only 10 minutes left in the voters. Booth Size & Cost:10ft. X 10ft. is $50.00/booth with a cap 204-764-3050 ext. 107 game. Some of the crowd begins to leave. Three members of the championship team made the all-stars of $200.00. If you would like to cost share you can partner But, wait. It’s 5-2. And, with seven minutes left, it’s 5-3. - goalie Ross Perlmutter, defenseman Haggarty (who else?) with another business and share a 10X10 booth splitting the Email: [email protected] Ninety seconds left, and Oak River scores again. Five-to- and left-winger Dallas Strachan. Others on the first team $50.00 charge in half. Or Stop at the Hamiota Municipal Office: Registration forms are at the Front Desk and my hours are normally: four. And, with one minute to play, it’s tied. Pandemonium! were The Pas’ Bill Stewart on defense and a pair of Virden Entrance to the show is by silver collection with funds go- Now, it’s overtime. And, after just a minute and 10 seconds, players - Murray Braybrook and Kevin Woods- at right ing back into the community. Monday10-1, Tuesday 6:30-3:30, Wednesday 11-5 and Thursday 7:30-1:30. Oak River’s Kelly Haggarty pops in the winner and the Oak wing and centre respectively. River people are still looking for the roof to their arena. ATTENTION: All Manitoba Community Leaders. What can you do? Premier’s Volunteer Service Award 2019 1. Let people know about this award. Help salute the outstanding volunteers in our community 2. Select the outstanding adult and youth volunteers in the by nominating them for the 2019 Premier’s Volunteer Ser- community and nominate them for the Award. vice Award. 3. Submit all nominations by February 8, 2019. The nomi- Past nominees have been involved in a variety of areas, nation form is available at www.volunteermanitoba,ca/ some examples are: awards (if you need help see Nancy at the Hamiota Munici-  community leadership pal Building)  health and social services The Awards will be presented at the Volunteer Manitoba’s Volunteer Week Awards Dinner on April 11, 2019, at the  recreation and sports Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg. Should your nomi-  arts and heritage nee be selected as and award recipient, you will be notified  education in mid March and arrangements will be made for them to  environment multiculturalism attend the award presentation. For more information call Valerie Sawchuk, in Winnipeg at toll free 1.800.282.8069.

The Hamiota Agricultural Society is co-sponsoring a “Young Farm Couples Evening” at the Hamiota Sports Complex on Thursday, January 24th, beginning at 6:30 PM. This event is being organized and spear headed by Hamiota’s native son, Kim McConnell. Together with Kim, the Ag Society is pleased to bring together a group of young, like-minded farm couples to discuss the challenges and the opportunities in today’s primary agricultural production field. Kim will be joined by Greg and Chantelle Donahue from Biggar, SK. The Donahue’s run a large farm near Biggar, testing some new European equipment and farming practices that show great early promise. Chantelle serves as Car- gill’s Global Vice-President in charge of seed, specialty seed and crop production. Chantelle, current- ly on maternity leave with the Donahue’s second child, is considered one of the most connected and influential leaders in agriculture. If you are a young farm couple, passionate about agriculture, and have not already received your per- Knights of Columbus- Tournament of Champions Pee Wee Champions at Oak River. Coaches Nick Hrabok, Bob Ramsey, Mac MacDonald. Back: Allen Armstrong, Kelly Haggarty, Darryl Dixon. Middle: Randy Hrabok, Gordon Wrightson, Cam Ramsey, Don MacDonald, Ron sonalized invitation, please RSVP to [email protected] , indicating that you would like to join Meakin, Ken Pedlow, Eddy Bryant. Front: Darryl McCharles, David Bullock, Bruce Shamray, Dallas Strachan, Jeff Hrabok, Ross Perlmutter us on January 24th for a very interesting “evening of discussion.” 2 January 2019 Jan Exhibition ~Art Class Students January Heritage Arts Centre Hamiota/Blanshard Seniors Jan 19/20 Tournament Peewee Boys Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex Happy New Year to all! I hope you all enjoyed the festive season while staying healthy. December was a full and exciting month Jan. 26/27 Tournament Atom Girls Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex lots of activities around the community. There were caroling services, craft & dainty sale, school Christmas concert, tour of lights Feb.8 High School Hockey Game ~Fundraiser for Cancer 8:30 p.m. vs. Rivers Sports Complex and much more. I hope you were able to take some of it in. A big thank you to Edwin Rothnie for taking a senior group out on a Christmas Light Tour around town with the Handi-van bus. Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will Always enjoyable to see the bright lights of Hamiota! JOBS Winter is starting to settle in! To help keep you occupied this time of year, there are activity options you can participate in around be contacted. the community. At the Community Hall there is floor shuffle Monday mornings and card playing Wednesday afternoons. For a Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- small fee you can come participate on a drop-in basis or attend weekly. At the Hamiota & District Sports Complex there is the Loop TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- Club, walking the loop of the complex. A great way to keep active and feel refreshed! We also have available pool, snooker, or shuf- cepting applications for the full-time position of a Development cepting applications for the full-time position of an Assistant fleboard at Lilac Lounge on Thursday afternoons. At Park & Lilac residence we continue to have regular bingo and chair exercises. Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in March of 2019. Development Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progres- Our Meals-On-Wheels program is looking for extra help to deliver meals. To volunteer with this wonderful program you can con- March of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning Dis- sive planning district who provides service to the Rural Munici- tact Tammy Campbell at 204-764-2746. Volunteering can be fun, educational and very rewarding! You just never know what you trict is a progressive planning district who provides service to pality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipal- the Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, might take away from your experience. If you need information to sign up for this program to receive meals please contact Kelly ity of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The Main Madsen at 204-764-4204, the hospital kitchen. Rural Municipality of Oakview and the Prairie View Munici- Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The successful candidate pality. The Main Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The Foot clinics are available if you need help tending to your toenails. To make an appointment with our wonderful foot nurse Bonnie will join a professional, high functioning planning district. successful candidate will join a professional, high functioning Crawford call the seniors office at 204-464-2658. Bonnie comes to Hamiota approximately every 6 weeks setting up her work SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • The Development planning district. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • station in Park and Lilac residence. Officer will be responsible for the daily operation of the plan- Will act under the direction of the Development Officer • This As we start the New Year a lot of people are cleaning out the old to make room for the new. As you do that, please keep in mind our ning district. • This position requires interaction with the general position requires interaction with the general public by provid- senior’s office. We are a non-profit organization and look for the generosity of donations from those around us. We appreciate dona- public by providing building code, planning/zoning application ing building code, planning/zoning application information to information to the general public and administration of the asso- tions such as mobility aids for our lending program, any and all office supplies, or monies that can help with our summer student the general public and administration of the associated by-laws ciated by-laws of the member municipalities of the planning program and keep the office operational. If you think you have something to donate please stop by or call the office. of the member municipalities of the planning district. Training, district. Training, as required, will be provided by the Mid- If you are a group or individual and have something you would like to share or present to seniors please contact the office. From mu- as required, will be provided by the Mid-West Planning Dis- West Planning District. QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD trict. QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET: • sic to crafting to presenting information, we appreciate anything you are willing to share. BE AN ASSET: • Excellent interpersonal skills, • knowledge of Excellent interpersonal skills, • Must have sufficient computer The Hamiota Seniors Office is here for our seniors, you can call or email at any time. Whether you are a senior, concerned family the construction codes • Must have sufficient computer and key- and keyboarding skills. • Must have basic office skills. • Valid member or friend, you can inquire about resources at any time. Always open for a friendly visit or conversation, happy to help how- boarding skills. • Must have basic office skills. • Experience in a driver’s license along with a licensed vehicle is required. • ever we can! planning district environment would be an asset. • Valid driver’s Must have a Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diplo- If you need any information, please contact the office: Shelley Kirk – Seniors Resource Coordinator Phone #: 204-764-2658 license along with a licensed vehicle is required. • Must have a ma. SALARY: The applicant is required to state the expected Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diploma. SALARY: E-mail : [email protected] Location : 166 Lilac Ave, Suite #30 in Park Residence salary. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candi- The applicant is required to state the expected salary. DEAD- dates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume, includ- LINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates should sub- ing three references, marked Development Officer Position no The Hamiota Lions Club thanks the community for their support of recent fundraisers. The club sold 160 bags of pota- mit a cover letter and detailed resume, including three refer- later than 4:00 P.M. January 31 2019. Wayne J. Poppel, Secre- toes, and over 400 birthday calendars. These funds allow the club to support various Hamiota projects, ences, marked Development Officer Position no later than 4:00 tary Treasurer P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 devof- P.M. January 31 2019. Wayne J. Poppel, Secretary Treasurer individuals, and community organizations. [email protected] A full job description may be ob- P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 devof- tained from the Mid-West Planning District. Recently the club has made donations of $1000 to the Community Hall and $750 to the Journey for Sight. [email protected] A full job description may be obtained from the Mid-West Planning District. Chase the Ace jackpot now stands at $1477 with 34 cards left in the deck. The Lions Club has been running the Chase the Ace contest since April 2016. During this time the contest has taken in $34,666, paid out over $7000 in weekly cash Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPETITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is accepting prizes, and 5 jackpot prizes totaling $10,129. After expenses the club has donated a total of $14,758 to the following applications for a temporary/full time Office Assistant with the potential of being a permanent full-time position, to commence in community organizations; Aquatic Center Pool Liner replacement fund, Hamiota Ag Society, Hamiota Elementary February of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progressive planning district who provides service to the School, Hamiota Centennial Library, Hamiota Seniors for Seniors, Birch Lodge PCH, Hamiota Pioneer Club Museum, Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipality of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The and Heritage Arts Council. Any organizations or causes requiring assistance for community betterment projects please Main Office is located in Miniota Manitoba SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Will act under the direction of the office man- let the Lions Club know. ager and will be required to perform general office duties. QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET: • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Must have sufficient computer and keyboarding skills. • Must have basic office skills. • Valid driver’s license th The Journey for Sight snowmobiles will be arriving at TJ’s convenience store at approximately 10am Saturday Jan.19 . along with a licensed vehicle is required. • Must have a Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diploma. SALARY: The appli- Please support the Lions Eye Bank by donating at TJ’s or by buying a Journey for Sight raffle ticket. cant is required to state the expected salary. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume, including three references, marked Development Officer Position no later than 4:00 P.M. January 31 2019. Congratulations to Lions Dave Robertson, Murray Mathison and Sylvain Michaudville on receiving Hope Medals for Wayne J. Poppel, Secretary Treasurer P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 [email protected] A full job description their contributions to Lionism. may be obtained from the Mid-West Planning District. This tournament in Oak River was jointly sponsored by Oak Riv- 2019 Hamiota Atom’s Earn A Side 2 January 2019 Jan 3 JanuaryExhibition 2019 ~Art Class Students January Heritage Arts Centre er Minor Hockey Assoc. and the Knights of Columbus or City Championship at Tournament of of Brandon and over the years the age group in Oak River has Hamiota/Blanshard Seniors Jan 19/20 Tournament Peewee Boys Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex Champions in Oak River~ Jan. 4-6th altered with it at one time being host to the Pee Wee age group Happy New Year to all! I hope you all enjoyed the festive season while staying healthy. December was a full and exciting month Jan. 26/27 Tournament Atom Girls HamiotaSaturday Unitedand Sunday Church Sports Complex A high-light for hockey players all around the region is team rep- and the age for Pee Wee also has altered with the top age being lots of activities around the community. There were caroling services, craft & dainty sale, school Christmas concert, tour of lights sometimes odd and sometimes even years etc. Back in the day it Feb.8 High School Hockey Game ~Fundraiser for CancerWelcome 2019! We hope 8:30to see p.m. you vs. in RiversChurch onSports Sunday Complex mornings at resentation at Tournament of Champions. Our neighbours to the and much more. I hope you were able to take some of it in. 10:00. Regular worship services with special music every Sunday. east in Oak River have been hosting this prestigious tournament was often titled the Knights of Columbus Tournament or City of Brandon Tournament and now is well known as the Tournament A big thank you to Edwin Rothnie for taking a senior group out on a Christmas Light Tour around town with the Handi-van bus. Since we still do not have a resident minister, we are very lucky to use tal- for close to 50 years. Hamiota’s Atom Huskies went to the tour- Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will of Champions. Oak River has hosted teams from Lynn Lake, Always enjoyable to see the bright lights of Hamiota! JOBS ented volunteers to preside. We are very grateful to all who have helped out nament in Oak River and came out on top going undefeated They Gimli, Steinbach, The Pas, Thompson, Stonewall to name a few. Winter is starting to settle in! To help keep you occupied this time of year, there are activity options you can participate in around be contacted. in the past and all who have offered to help in the future. It takes time to pre- faced Elkhorn in the semifinals winning 5-2 and met Virden in pare, and it is two services with our contract to Kenton. Thank you to these the finals with a 6-3 win. The Hamiota club will go on to com- The tournament was limited to 12 teams in which about 6 would the community. At the Community Hall there is floor shuffle Monday mornings and card playing Wednesday afternoons. For a Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- special people. pete in the Brandon Atom A Tournament of Champions, Febru- be within driving distance and the rest would be billeted in homes small fee you can come participate on a drop-in basis or attend weekly. At the Hamiota & District Sports Complex there is the Loop TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- ary 15-17th. What a great weekend for this group and BIG Con- for the weekend. The neat part of billeting was the connection Club, walking the loop of the complex. A great way to keep active and feel refreshed! We also have available pool, snooker, or shuf- cepting applications for the full-time position of a DevelopmentOur annual cepting meeting applications of the congregation for the full is-time Sunday, position January of an 27th, Assistant at 11:00 made and some have kept in touch with their billeted family over following the morning worship service at 10:00. Please join us as we review gratulations to the players and coaches! Hamiota Proud! fleboard at Lilac Lounge on Thursday afternoons. At Park & Lilac residence we continue to have regular bingo and chair exercises. Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in March of 2019. Development Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in the years. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progres-the past year and make decisions regarding our 2019 church year. We need Awards: Alec Strachan won fastest skater and Kaden Allan won Our Meals-On-Wheels program is looking for extra help to deliver meals. To volunteer with this wonderful program you can con- March of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning Dis- Looking Back at the past 48 years we noted that in 1973 there sive planning district who provides service to the Rural Munici-revenue to maintain our beautiful but old building and each year it presents in the shooting category for the skills competition. tact Tammy Campbell at 204-764-2746. Volunteering can be fun, educational and very rewarding! You just never know what you Bryce and I would like to thank everyone who do- itstrict own is achallenges. progressive The planning Mission district and Service who provides committee service will to be was a combined Hamiota-Oak River team that won and we were pality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipal- Overall Tournament Awards: All Stars: Nic McDuff-goalie, might take away from your experience. If you need information to sign up for this program to receive meals please contact Kelly nated to our community wedding gift. We were very providingthe Rural lunchMunicipality for a donation. of Ellice If-Archie, you have Hamiota some timeMunicipality, and would able to dig up a picture from Shelley Ramsey along with the ity of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The Main Nolan Drake, Alec Strachan much surprised and touched by the generosity. likeRural to Municipalitysit on a committee, of Oakview please and contact the Prairie Barbara View Brown Munici- at names. Thank You. Penny Dixon gave me the newspaper article Madsen at 204-764-4204, the hospital kitchen. Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The successful candidate 204pality.-764 The-2441. Main Office Rosalie is locatedA. Beamish in Miniota Worship Manitoba chair. The MVP of the Tournament ~Kaden Allan. Fun Fact, Brian Allan from a Brandon paper (see last page) that I retyped exactly how it Foot clinics are available if you need help tending to your toenails. To make an appointment with our wonderful foot nurse Bonnie willMichelle join a professional, and Bryce Paterson high functioning planning district. successful candidate will join a professional, high functioning won T of C in Oak River in 1980 with the team Wesman out of was written, I love the descriptiveness of the writer. Hope you Crawford call the seniors office at 204-464-2658. Bonnie comes to Hamiota approximately every 6 weeks setting up her work SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • The Development Hamiota 4-H Fun Club December 6, 2018, the Hamiota 4-H planningFun Club district. held a club SUMMARY meeting at OF the RESPONSIBILITIES: MASC office in Hamiota. • St. Lazare. enjoy! Also thanks to Nancy Strachan and Darryl Dixon for your station in Park and Lilac residence. OfficerThey will discussed be responsible fundraising for efforts,the daily and operation plan to ofsell the First plan- Aid Kits. The Mall in the Hall fundraiser was very successful, thank you Will act under the direction of the Development Officer • This A little Background about this tournament in Oak River. assistance. See the back page for the 1973 article and picture. As we start the New Year a lot of people are cleaning out the old to make room for the new. As you do that, please keep in mind our ningfor district. all your • support!This position We discussed requires interaction visiting at Birchwith the Lodge, general and willposition finalize requires plans interactionin January. withWe willthe generalalso talk public about by a cluprovid-b fun day at our January meeting. The next meeting of the Hamiota 4-H Fun Club will take place on January 10, 2019 at the MASC senior’s office. We are a non-profit organization and look for the generosity of donations from those around us. We appreciate dona- public by providing building code, planning/zoning application ing building code, planning/zoning application information to informationoffice. to the general public and administration of the asso- tions such as mobility aids for our lending program, any and all office supplies, or monies that can help with our summer student the general public and administration of the associated by-laws ciated by-laws of the member municipalities of the planning program and keep the office operational. If you think you have something to donate please stop by or call the office. Cornerstone Family Worship Centre ofwith the member these have municipalities caused pain ofand the suffering. planning Jesusdistrict. Christ Training, came to district. Training, as required, will be provided by the Mid- If you are a group or individual and have something you would like to share or present to seniors please contact the office. From mu- asrescue required, us fromwill bethis provided problem. by Today the Mid through-West Planninga multitude Dis- of ave- WestA moment Planning for District. families QUALIFICATIONS with Pastor Orland THAT WOULD trict.nues, QUALIFICATIONS we and yes our children, THAT are WOULD being miseducated BE AN ASSET: with ideas• sic to crafting to presenting information, we appreciate anything you are willing to share. BE AN ASSET: • Excellent interpersonal skills, • knowledge of One of the most important things we can teach our children is Excellentthat are sinful,interpersonal and the skills, responsibility • Must have lies sufficientwith us as computer parents to The Hamiota Seniors Office is here for our seniors, you can call or email at any time. Whether you are a senior, concerned family the construction codes • Must have sufficient computer and key- andteach keyboarding them the differenceskills. • Must between have basicright andoffice wrong skills. once • Valid again. member or friend, you can inquire about resources at any time. 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These Interested are powerful candi- ways Theideas applicant of right is andrequired wrong to are state challenged. the expected In thissalary. age DEAD- of compromise, we can become too tolerant of things the bible calls sin. datesour shouldchildren submit will find a cover strength letter and and wisdom detailed and resume, will live includ- healthy LINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates should sub- ingand three productive references, in society marked without Development compromise. Officer Position no mitThis a cover happens letter incrementally and detailed resume,over time. including You see, three Jesus refer- was toler- The Hamiota Lions Club thanks the community for their support of recent fundraisers. The club sold 160 bags of pota- ant toward the sinner, but intolerant toward the evil that harms laterTill than next 4:00 month, P.M. have January a great 31 week!2019. Wayne J. Poppel, Secre- toes, and over 400 birthday calendars. These funds allow the club to support various Hamiota projects, ences, marked Development Officer Position no later than 4:00 tary Treasurer P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 devof- P.M.people. January To a31 woman 2019. Waynewho was J. caughtPoppel, in Secretary adultery, TreasurerHe said, Pastor Orland individuals, and community organizations. [email protected] A full job description may be ob- P.O.“Neither Box 96, do Miniota, I condemn MB you; R0M go 1M0 and sindevof- no more. (John 8:11). He The Cornerstone Family Calendar forgave her but condemned her sin. God has always been intol- tained from the Mid-West Planning District. Recently the club has made donations of $1000 to the Community Hall and $750 to the Journey for Sight. [email protected] A full job description may be ob- Junior Youth- Monday right after school. Starts on January 14. tainederant from toward the sin.Mid -TheWest bible Planning says, “WashDistrict. yourselves, make yourselves clean; put away the evil of your doings from before My Power Tool Time Boys Club- The Farm Edition- something new Chase the Ace jackpot now stands at $1477 with 34 cards left in the deck. The Lions Club has been running the Chase for 2019. Starts January 16. the Ace contest since April 2016. During this time the contest has taken in $34,666, paid out over $7000 in weekly cash eyes. Cease to do evil…” (Isaiah 1:16) In 1 Corinthians 15:34 we Midare-West encouraged Planning to District “awake JOB to righteousness, POSTING (OPEN and do COMPETITION) not sin.” Youth POSITION: on Friday The Night Mid-- West7 PM Planningmeet at the District church. is acceptingStarts January prizes, and 5 jackpot prizes totaling $10,129. After expenses the club has donated a total of $14,758 to the following th applicationsChrist was for so a intolerant temporary/full toward time sin Officethat He Assistant died on the with cross the topotential 18 of. being a permanent full-time position, to commence in community organizations; Aquatic Center Pool Liner replacement fund, Hamiota Ag Society, Hamiota Elementary February of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progressive planning district who provides service to the free people from its power. “For God so loved the world that He Sunday Morning- 9:15 AM- 10 AM- Foundations of Apologet- School, Hamiota Centennial Library, Hamiota Seniors for Seniors, Birch Lodge PCH, Hamiota Pioneer Club Museum, Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipality of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should ics. and Heritage Arts Council. Any organizations or causes requiring assistance for community betterment projects please Mainnot Office perish is but located have everlastingin Miniota Manitobalife” (John SUMMARY 3:16). Sin lies OF at RESPONSIBILITIES: the Will act under the direction of the office man- Sunday Celebration Service 10:30 AM. let the Lions Club know. agerroot and of will our be problems required today. to perform Whatever general separates office duties.a person QUALIFICATIONS from THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET: • Excellent inter- Back Row-L-R- Coach-Jason Bridge, Head Coach- personal skills, • Must have sufficient computer and keyboarding skills.Small • Must Group have Bible basic Study office and skills. potluck • Valid at Ruthdriver’s and li Vern’s.cense Every th God also separates people from each other. Until the question of Brian Allan, Coach-Sheldon Strachan, Coach- The Journey for Sight snowmobiles will be arriving at TJ’s convenience store at approximately 10am Saturday Jan.19 . along with a licensed vehicle is required. • Must have a Grade 12, G.E.D.third or Sunday Mature evening High School starting Diploma. at 6 PM. SALARY: The appli- sin is settled, our problems will never be solved. The cross of Sheldon Rapley. 3rd Row- Gunnar Tannas, Kaden Please support the Lions Eye Bank by donating at TJ’s or by buying a Journey for Sight raffle ticket. cant is required to state the expected salary. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:For more up Interested to date info candidates and any shouldchanges submit check aout cover our letterweb site Jesus Christ is God’s answer to sin. 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their contributions to Lionism. Colton Rapley Front Row- Nic McDuff, mayWhat be obtained the Bible from calls the sinful, Mid -manyWest Planninghave accepted District. as right. Toying Alec Strachan & Boden Bond January 2019 BELL: Wilma June Bell (Fleming) passed away 4 peacefully at the Hamiota & District Health Centre January 2019 5 on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Wilma will be lovingly remembered by her WANTED: Hamiota Drama Club is looking for 1 more group to husband Evan Bell, children Garnet (Carol), Brenda help out at the Drama on March 21, 22, & 23. If your group is interest- Happy New Year! It seems like 2019 has barely begun, but already there are lots of plans in (Robert), and Colleen (Norm), son-in-law Mel, and the works at Heritage Arts Centre. ed in this fundraiser (up to $1000.00), contact Evie Strachan at 764- grandchildren Shaun, Cody, Billie, and Bo. A come 2354 or any Drama Club member. Our exhibition for January is a collection of work by our art class students just to show and go celebration of Wilma’s life will take place on the amazing work being done in these classes. There are carvings by Judy Perkins who is Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 encouraging anyone interested in carving to come together on Wednesday’s to work in the pm at Kenton Memorial Hall. A private interment company of other like-minded woodworkers as part of the Hamiota Carving Club. There are no fees, no set projects, just a gather- will be held at a later date. For those so desiring, Noah and I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our ing place for those who are interested, with mentorship by Judy, to help you get started on your own project. Judy has brought in community gift in celebration of our wedding! Your support, examples of carved antler, Tegua Nut, soapstone, wood figurines, painted and wood-burned wood, and carved animals to spark your donations may be made in Wilma’s memory to: interest. Anyone interested can drop in any Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., to have a look and maybe even give carving a try! Our A Port In The Storm thoughtfulness and generosity during this exciting time in our January exhibition will also have examples of work from our Rapid City afterschool classes, Miniota afterschool classes, Rapid City Box 85 lives is appreciated. adult classes, Hamiota adult watercolour and acrylic classes, and from the furniture painting class held last fall, so pop in and have a Winnipeg, Manitoba look to see your talented neighbours have been doing. The art gallery is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1-3 p.m. Sharla (Cowling) and Noah Hobbs R2H 3B4 Adult painting classes are starting up again on January 16, from 1-3 p.m. We will be learning to paint rocks in acrylic. January 23 from 1-3 p.m. We will be learning how to paint waves in acrylic with Joan Trott. The evening acrylic classes will begin on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7-9 p.m. and they’ll be starting with a fun little color mixing abstract with Joan. A Sincere Thank You, Danika and I would like to thank everyone who came out to our social and who gave us their support. Even on that cold For those who love music and have been enjoying the monthly concerts at the art centre, George Rogers’ has a fun one planned for Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. at the Heritage Arts Centre. It will feature fiddler Marla Winters night we were both so happy to see that so many of you could make it out. We’d like to express our gratitude for all of from Alexander, Scottish comedian Sandy Donald, Mary Ritchie and George with his gang of players. There your support. will also be a tribute to Robbie Burns’ and a taste of ‘haggis”, “Clapshot” and shortbread for lunch, so come Kyle Skayman & Danika Taylor prepared to have fun! Donation at the door for the evening. All funds for the evening go towards costs at the arts centre. This year we’re working off a $5900 bill for a new fire alarm panel so every donation really helps! Hello all, Speaking of which, we have a beautiful sawblade painting donated by Lynne Naegli that we are selling tick- I just got back to Waterloo for the second term of my ets. It is a wonderful fall prairie scene that would be a featured art piece in anyone’s home and is on display right second year of Optometry and found out some exciting now at the art centre, so be sure to pick up a ticket on it. Draw will be made at the first tea this coming June. news. One big part of completing second year is the op- There will be chances to buy tickets and win door prizes at our annual portunity to take part in a VOSH trip - Volunteer Opto- Valentine’s Day Tea on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 2-4 p.m. There will be roses metric Services to Humanity. to win, a special Valentine’s Day dessert and other treats for the day so mark This May, nine of my classmates and I will be travelling the date and celebrate the day with friends at the arts centre. to the Philippines to provide free eye care. We will be Square dancing is also a weekly chance to tap your toes, every working with the Canadian Vision Care and optometry Thursday with the Hamiota Square Dance Club, and Erica Lowe students in the Philippines to treat patients at the “Eye will be offering her weekly Pilates classes again beginning Train”, which is an old train car that has been converted into an optometry clinic! Please visit this site if you’re interest- Wednesday, January 16, from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Call Erica if you ed in learning more about the eye train: http://www.specsfoundation.org.ph/page29.html are interested at 838-2362, or call the arts office at 764-2400 to sign up for the sessions. The Hamiota Mid-West Art Club also meets regularly on Thursdays. This year they will be hosting the For two weeks we will be offering free eye exams, prescription glasses, disease treatment, and referrals to in-country Westman Juried Art Show on April 27 at the Kenton Memorial Hall, and our workshop committee is ophthalmologists when surgery is needed. Not only will this provide eye care for those who may otherwise never be able meeting this week to plan workshops, classes, and Painting pARTy! Lots of interesting things to access such services, but this trip will also allow the local optometrists on-site to learn additional skills and gain a coming our way in the new year! whole new inventory of donated glasses to sustain the Eye Train. (Plus it will be a huge learning experience for us students!) For many of us, eye care is easily accessible and eye health and/or vision issues can be addressed with a visit to the optometrist. But, many of the patients we will be seeing in the Philippines will have never received a comprehensive eye exam in their lives. Even something as simple as a pair of glasses can drastically change a person’s life; they are Outdoor now able to work jobs they previously could not, or they can pursue further education to expand their vocational oppor- FUN tunities. If you would be interested in supporting our cause, we have a designed a go fund me page if you follow the link below. Or if you would prefer, donations over $20 can be issued tax receipts, the cheque just needs to be made out to Canadian Vision Care with the subject as "VOSH Philippines". (Let me know if you would rather do that and I can make arrangements, thanks!) https://www.gofundme.com/vosh-giving-sight-to-the-philippines Just as little as $2 can provide a pair of glasses for someone in need. All the funds raised will go directly to patient care, such as paying for necessary medications and treatment services, NOT to fund our travel expenses. But on that note I do The cross country skiers are plan on doing some additional travelling throughout Southeast Asia while I am over there, if anyone has travel tips for enjoying the tracked trails. Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia I would love to chat with you, so please let me know. Please do not walk on them, Thank you for taking the time to read all this, I really appreciate it! they are just for the skiers. Walk- Happy 2019! :) ing on the tracks ruins them. Marian Juce January 2019 BELL: Wilma June Bell (Fleming) passed away 4 peacefully at the Hamiota & District Health Centre January 2019 5 on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Wilma will be lovingly remembered by her WANTED: Hamiota Drama Club is looking for 1 more group to husband Evan Bell, children Garnet (Carol), Brenda help out at the Drama on March 21, 22, & 23. If your group is interest- Happy New Year! It seems like 2019 has barely begun, but already there are lots of plans in (Robert), and Colleen (Norm), son-in-law Mel, and the works at Heritage Arts Centre. ed in this fundraiser (up to $1000.00), contact Evie Strachan at 764- grandchildren Shaun, Cody, Billie, and Bo. A come 2354 or any Drama Club member. Our exhibition for January is a collection of work by our art class students just to show and go celebration of Wilma’s life will take place on the amazing work being done in these classes. There are carvings by Judy Perkins who is Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 encouraging anyone interested in carving to come together on Wednesday’s to work in the pm at Kenton Memorial Hall. A private interment company of other like-minded woodworkers as part of the Hamiota Carving Club. There are no fees, no set projects, just a gather- will be held at a later date. For those so desiring, Noah and I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our ing place for those who are interested, with mentorship by Judy, to help you get started on your own project. Judy has brought in community gift in celebration of our wedding! Your support, examples of carved antler, Tegua Nut, soapstone, wood figurines, painted and wood-burned wood, and carved animals to spark your donations may be made in Wilma’s memory to: interest. Anyone interested can drop in any Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., to have a look and maybe even give carving a try! Our A Port In The Storm thoughtfulness and generosity during this exciting time in our January exhibition will also have examples of work from our Rapid City afterschool classes, Miniota afterschool classes, Rapid City Box 85 lives is appreciated. adult classes, Hamiota adult watercolour and acrylic classes, and from the furniture painting class held last fall, so pop in and have a Winnipeg, Manitoba look to see your talented neighbours have been doing. The art gallery is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1-3 p.m. Sharla (Cowling) and Noah Hobbs R2H 3B4 Adult painting classes are starting up again on January 16, from 1-3 p.m. We will be learning to paint rocks in acrylic. January 23 from 1-3 p.m. We will be learning how to paint waves in acrylic with Joan Trott. The evening acrylic classes will begin on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7-9 p.m. and they’ll be starting with a fun little color mixing abstract with Joan. A Sincere Thank You, Danika and I would like to thank everyone who came out to our social and who gave us their support. Even on that cold For those who love music and have been enjoying the monthly concerts at the art centre, George Rogers’ has a fun one planned for Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. at the Heritage Arts Centre. It will feature fiddler Marla Winters night we were both so happy to see that so many of you could make it out. We’d like to express our gratitude for all of from Alexander, Scottish comedian Sandy Donald, Mary Ritchie and George with his gang of players. There your support. will also be a tribute to Robbie Burns’ and a taste of ‘haggis”, “Clapshot” and shortbread for lunch, so come Kyle Skayman & Danika Taylor prepared to have fun! Donation at the door for the evening. All funds for the evening go towards costs at the arts centre. This year we’re working off a $5900 bill for a new fire alarm panel so every donation really helps! Hello all, Speaking of which, we have a beautiful sawblade painting donated by Lynne Naegli that we are selling tick- I just got back to Waterloo for the second term of my ets. It is a wonderful fall prairie scene that would be a featured art piece in anyone’s home and is on display right second year of Optometry and found out some exciting now at the art centre, so be sure to pick up a ticket on it. Draw will be made at the first tea this coming June. news. One big part of completing second year is the op- There will be chances to buy tickets and win door prizes at our annual portunity to take part in a VOSH trip - Volunteer Opto- Valentine’s Day Tea on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 2-4 p.m. There will be roses metric Services to Humanity. to win, a special Valentine’s Day dessert and other treats for the day so mark This May, nine of my classmates and I will be travelling the date and celebrate the day with friends at the arts centre. to the Philippines to provide free eye care. We will be Square dancing is also a weekly chance to tap your toes, every working with the Canadian Vision Care and optometry Thursday with the Hamiota Square Dance Club, and Erica Lowe students in the Philippines to treat patients at the “Eye will be offering her weekly Pilates classes again beginning Train”, which is an old train car that has been converted into an optometry clinic! Please visit this site if you’re interest- Wednesday, January 16, from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Call Erica if you ed in learning more about the eye train: http://www.specsfoundation.org.ph/page29.html are interested at 838-2362, or call the arts office at 764-2400 to sign up for the sessions. The Hamiota Mid-West Art Club also meets regularly on Thursdays. This year they will be hosting the For two weeks we will be offering free eye exams, prescription glasses, disease treatment, and referrals to in-country Westman Juried Art Show on April 27 at the Kenton Memorial Hall, and our workshop committee is ophthalmologists when surgery is needed. Not only will this provide eye care for those who may otherwise never be able meeting this week to plan workshops, classes, and Painting pARTy! Lots of interesting things to access such services, but this trip will also allow the local optometrists on-site to learn additional skills and gain a coming our way in the new year! whole new inventory of donated glasses to sustain the Eye Train. (Plus it will be a huge learning experience for us students!) For many of us, eye care is easily accessible and eye health and/or vision issues can be addressed with a visit to the optometrist. But, many of the patients we will be seeing in the Philippines will have never received a comprehensive eye exam in their lives. Even something as simple as a pair of glasses can drastically change a person’s life; they are Outdoor now able to work jobs they previously could not, or they can pursue further education to expand their vocational oppor- FUN tunities. If you would be interested in supporting our cause, we have a designed a go fund me page if you follow the link below. Or if you would prefer, donations over $20 can be issued tax receipts, the cheque just needs to be made out to Canadian Vision Care with the subject as "VOSH Philippines". (Let me know if you would rather do that and I can make arrangements, thanks!) https://www.gofundme.com/vosh-giving-sight-to-the-philippines Just as little as $2 can provide a pair of glasses for someone in need. All the funds raised will go directly to patient care, such as paying for necessary medications and treatment services, NOT to fund our travel expenses. But on that note I do The cross country skiers are plan on doing some additional travelling throughout Southeast Asia while I am over there, if anyone has travel tips for enjoying the tracked trails. Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia I would love to chat with you, so please let me know. Please do not walk on them, Thank you for taking the time to read all this, I really appreciate it! they are just for the skiers. Walk- Happy 2019! :) ing on the tracks ruins them. Marian Juce

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our children will find strength and wisdom and will live healthy healthy live will and wisdom and strength find will children our

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day at our January meeting. The next meeting of the Hamiota 4 Hamiota the of meeting next The meeting. January our at day H Fun Club will take place on January 10, 2019 at the MASC MASC the at 2019 10, January on place take will Club Fun H -

for all your support! We discussed visiting at Birch Lodge, and will finalize plans in January. We will also talk about a clu a about talk also will We January. in plans finalize will and Lodge, Birch at visiting discussed We support! your all for un un f b

picture. and article 1973 the for page back the See assistance.

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They discussed fundraising efforts, and plan to sell First Aid Kits. The Mall in the Hall fundraiser was very successful, th successful, very was fundraiser Hall the in Mall The Kits. Aid First sell to plan and efforts, fundraising discussed They you you ank

enjoy! Also thanks to Nancy Strachan and Darryl Dixon for your your for Dixon Darryl and Strachan Nancy to thanks Also enjoy!

H Fun Club Club Fun H - 4 Hamiota Lazare. St. H Fun Club held a club meeting at the MASC office in Hamiota. Hamiota. in office MASC the at meeting club a held Club Fun H - 4 Hamiota the 2018, 6, December

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won T of C in Oak River in 1980 with the team Wesman out of of out Wesman team the with 1980 in River Oak in C of T won

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able to dig up a picture from Shelley Ramsey along with the the with along Ramsey Shelley from picture a up dig to able If you have some time and would would and time some have you If donation. a for lunch providing

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Overall Tournament Awards: Awards: Tournament Overall goalie, goalie, - McDuff Nic All Stars: All

Oak River team that won and we were were we and won that team River Oak - Hamiota combined a was its own challenges. The Mission and Service committee will be be will committee Service and Mission The challenges. own its

Bryce and I would like to thank everyone who do- who everyone thank to like would I and Bryce

in the shooting category for the skills competition. competition. skills the for category shooting the in

revenue to maintain our beautiful but old building and each year it presents presents it year each and building old but beautiful our maintain to revenue Looking Back at the past 48 years we noted that in 1973 there there 1973 in that noted we years 48 past the at Back Looking

Awards: Awards: Alec Strachan won fastest skater and Kaden Allan won won Allan Kaden and skater fastest won Strachan Alec the past year and make decisions regarding our 2019 church year. We need need We year. church 2019 our regarding decisions make and year past the

years. the

following the morning worship service at 10:00. Please join us as we review review we as us join Please 10:00. at service worship morning the following gratulations to the players and coaches! Hamiota Proud! Hamiota coaches! and players the to gratulations

made and some have kept in touch with their billeted family over over family billeted their with touch in kept have some and made

Our annual meeting of the congregation is Sunday, January 27th, at 11:00 11:00 at 27th, January Sunday, is congregation the of meeting annual Our

17th. What a great weekend for this group and BIG Con- BIG and group this for weekend great a What 17th. - 15 ary

for the weekend. The neat part of billeting was the connection connection the was billeting of part neat The weekend. the for

pete in the Brandon Atom A Tournament of Champions, Febru- Champions, of Tournament A Atom Brandon the in pete

people. special be within driving distance and the rest would be billeted in homes homes in billeted be would rest the and distance driving within be

3 win. The Hamiota club will go on to com- to on go will club Hamiota The win. 3 - 6 a with finals the

pare, and it is two services with our contract to Kenton. Thank you to these these to you Thank Kenton. to contract our with services two is it and pare, The tournament was limited to 12 teams in which about 6 would would 6 about which in teams 12 to limited was tournament The

faced Elkhorn in the semifinals winning 5 winning semifinals the in Elkhorn faced 2 and met Virden in in Virden met and 2 - in the past and all who have offered to help in the future. It takes time to pre- to time takes It future. the in help to offered have who all and past the in

Gimli, Steinbach, The Pas, Thompson, Stonewall to name a few. few. a name to Stonewall Thompson, Pas, The Steinbach, Gimli,

ented volunteers to preside. We are very grateful to all who have helped out out helped have who all to grateful very are We preside. to volunteers ented nament in Oak River and came out on top going undefeated They They undefeated going top on out came and River Oak in nament

of Champions. Oak River has hosted teams from Lynn Lake, Lake, Lynn from teams hosted has River Oak Champions. of

Since we still do not have a resident minister, we are very lucky to use tal- use to lucky very are we minister, resident a have not do still we Since for close to 50 years. Hamiota’s Atom Huskies went to the tour- the to went Huskies Atom Hamiota’s years. 50 to close for

Brandon Tournament and now is well known as the Tournament Tournament the as known well is now and Tournament Brandon

east in Oak River have been hosting this prestigious tournament tournament prestigious this hosting been have River Oak in east

was often titled the Knights of Columbus Tournament or City of of City or Tournament Columbus of Knights the titled often was 10:00. Regular worship services with special music every Sunday. every music special with services worship Regular 10:00.

resentation at Tournament of Champions. Our neighbours to the the to neighbours Our Champions. of Tournament at resentation

Welcome 2019! We hope to see you in Church on Sunday mornings at at mornings Sunday on Church in you see to hope We 2019! Welcome sometimes odd and sometimes even years etc. Back in the day it it day the in Back etc. years even sometimes and odd sometimes

light for hockey players all around the region is team rep- team is region the around all players hockey for light - high A

and the age for Pee Wee also has altered with the top age being being age top the with altered has also Wee Pee for age the and

Hamiota United Church United Hamiota

Champions in Oak River~ Jan. 4-6th 4-6th Jan. River~ Oak in Champions altered with it at one time being host to the Pee Wee age group group age Wee Pee the to host being time one at it with altered

of Brandon and over the years the age group in Oak River has has River Oak in group age the years the over and Brandon of Championship at Tournament of of Tournament at Championship

er Minor Hockey Assoc. and the Knights of Columbus or City City or Columbus of Knights the and Assoc. Hockey Minor er

January 2019 January

2019 Hamiota Atom’s Earn A Side Side A Earn Atom’s Hamiota 2019 This tournament in Oak River was jointly sponsored by Oak Riv- Oak by sponsored jointly was River Oak in tournament This 2 January 2019 Jan Exhibition ~Art Class Students January Heritage Arts Centre Hamiota/Blanshard Seniors Jan 19/20 Tournament Peewee Boys Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex Happy New Year to all! I hope you all enjoyed the festive season while staying healthy. December was a full and exciting month Jan. 26/27 Tournament Atom Girls Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex lots of activities around the community. There were caroling services, craft & dainty sale, school Christmas concert, tour of lights Feb.8 High School Hockey Game ~Fundraiser for Cancer 8:30 p.m. vs. Rivers Sports Complex and much more. I hope you were able to take some of it in. A big thank you to Edwin Rothnie for taking a senior group out on a Christmas Light Tour around town with the Handi-van bus. Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will Always enjoyable to see the bright lights of Hamiota! JOBS Winter is starting to settle in! To help keep you occupied this time of year, there are activity options you can participate in around be contacted. the community. At the Community Hall there is floor shuffle Monday mornings and card playing Wednesday afternoons. For a Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- small fee you can come participate on a drop-in basis or attend weekly. At the Hamiota & District Sports Complex there is the Loop TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- Club, walking the loop of the complex. A great way to keep active and feel refreshed! We also have available pool, snooker, or shuf- cepting applications for the full-time position of a Development cepting applications for the full-time position of an Assistant fleboard at Lilac Lounge on Thursday afternoons. At Park & Lilac residence we continue to have regular bingo and chair exercises. Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in March of 2019. Development Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progres- Our Meals-On-Wheels program is looking for extra help to deliver meals. To volunteer with this wonderful program you can con- March of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning Dis- sive planning district who provides service to the Rural Munici- tact Tammy Campbell at 204-764-2746. Volunteering can be fun, educational and very rewarding! You just never know what you trict is a progressive planning district who provides service to pality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipal- the Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, might take away from your experience. If you need information to sign up for this program to receive meals please contact Kelly ity of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The Main Madsen at 204-764-4204, the hospital kitchen. Rural Municipality of Oakview and the Prairie View Munici- Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The successful candidate pality. The Main Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The Foot clinics are available if you need help tending to your toenails. To make an appointment with our wonderful foot nurse Bonnie will join a professional, high functioning planning district. successful candidate will join a professional, high functioning Crawford call the seniors office at 204-464-2658. Bonnie comes to Hamiota approximately every 6 weeks setting up her work SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • The Development planning district. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • station in Park and Lilac residence. Officer will be responsible for the daily operation of the plan- Will act under the direction of the Development Officer • This As we start the New Year a lot of people are cleaning out the old to make room for the new. As you do that, please keep in mind our ning district. • This position requires interaction with the general position requires interaction with the general public by provid- senior’s office. We are a non-profit organization and look for the generosity of donations from those around us. We appreciate dona- public by providing building code, planning/zoning application ing building code, planning/zoning application information to information to the general public and administration of the asso- tions such as mobility aids for our lending program, any and all office supplies, or monies that can help with our summer student the general public and administration of the associated by-laws ciated by-laws of the member municipalities of the planning program and keep the office operational. If you think you have something to donate please stop by or call the office. of the member municipalities of the planning district. Training, district. Training, as required, will be provided by the Mid- If you are a group or individual and have something you would like to share or present to seniors please contact the office. From mu- as required, will be provided by the Mid-West Planning Dis- West Planning District. QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD trict. QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET: • sic to crafting to presenting information, we appreciate anything you are willing to share. BE AN ASSET: • Excellent interpersonal skills, • knowledge of Excellent interpersonal skills, • Must have sufficient computer The Hamiota Seniors Office is here for our seniors, you can call or email at any time. Whether you are a senior, concerned family the construction codes • Must have sufficient computer and key- and keyboarding skills. • Must have basic office skills. • Valid member or friend, you can inquire about resources at any time. Always open for a friendly visit or conversation, happy to help how- boarding skills. • Must have basic office skills. • Experience in a driver’s license along with a licensed vehicle is required. • ever we can! planning district environment would be an asset. • Valid driver’s Must have a Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diplo- If you need any information, please contact the office: Shelley Kirk – Seniors Resource Coordinator Phone #: 204-764-2658 license along with a licensed vehicle is required. • Must have a ma. SALARY: The applicant is required to state the expected Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diploma. SALARY: E-mail : [email protected] Location : 166 Lilac Ave, Suite #30 in Park Residence salary. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candi- The applicant is required to state the expected salary. DEAD- dates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume, includ- LINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates should sub- ing three references, marked Development Officer Position no The Hamiota Lions Club thanks the community for their support of recent fundraisers. The club sold 160 bags of pota- mit a cover letter and detailed resume, including three refer- later than 4:00 P.M. January 31 2019. Wayne J. Poppel, Secre- toes, and over 400 birthday calendars. These funds allow the club to support various Hamiota projects, ences, marked Development Officer Position no later than 4:00 tary Treasurer P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 devof- P.M. January 31 2019. Wayne J. Poppel, Secretary Treasurer individuals, and community organizations. [email protected] A full job description may be ob- P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 devof- tained from the Mid-West Planning District. Recently the club has made donations of $1000 to the Community Hall and $750 to the Journey for Sight. [email protected] A full job description may be obtained from the Mid-West Planning District. Chase the Ace jackpot now stands at $1477 with 34 cards left in the deck. The Lions Club has been running the Chase the Ace contest since April 2016. During this time the contest has taken in $34,666, paid out over $7000 in weekly cash Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPETITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is accepting prizes, and 5 jackpot prizes totaling $10,129. After expenses the club has donated a total of $14,758 to the following applications for a temporary/full time Office Assistant with the potential of being a permanent full-time position, to commence in community organizations; Aquatic Center Pool Liner replacement fund, Hamiota Ag Society, Hamiota Elementary February of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progressive planning district who provides service to the School, Hamiota Centennial Library, Hamiota Seniors for Seniors, Birch Lodge PCH, Hamiota Pioneer Club Museum, Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipality of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The and Heritage Arts Council. Any organizations or causes requiring assistance for community betterment projects please Main Office is located in Miniota Manitoba SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Will act under the direction of the office man- let the Lions Club know. ager and will be required to perform general office duties. QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET: • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Must have sufficient computer and keyboarding skills. • Must have basic office skills. • Valid driver’s license th The Journey for Sight snowmobiles will be arriving at TJ’s convenience store at approximately 10am Saturday Jan.19 . along with a licensed vehicle is required. • Must have a Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diploma. SALARY: The appli- Please support the Lions Eye Bank by donating at TJ’s or by buying a Journey for Sight raffle ticket. cant is required to state the expected salary. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume, including three references, marked Development Officer Position no later than 4:00 P.M. January 31 2019. Congratulations to Lions Dave Robertson, Murray Mathison and Sylvain Michaudville on receiving Hope Medals for Wayne J. Poppel, Secretary Treasurer P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 [email protected] A full job description their contributions to Lionism. may be obtained from the Mid-West Planning District. 1973-People of Oak River The final score was 6-5 and all of the Oak River team de- January serves not only congratulations for its victory, but for the Love That Haggarty way it accomplished the upset win. Oak River- The finish was right out of the movies. In fact, The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period and The Pas 2019 a movie may be made about it. It was that dramatic! led 2-1 after two before going ahead 5-1 by the mid-way It was the championship game of the Knights of Columbus mark of the third period. We invite community groups, organizations, schools, The Hamiota Trade Show rural tournament of champions here Sunday night, peewee Ron Meakin fired two goals for Oak River with singles go- healthcare, arts, athletics to have a booth free of charge! New year, and time to get organized for this years HTS! division, and the hometown team, with its back squarely ing to Haggarty, Darryl Dixon, Randy Hrabok and Donnie Last April, over 500 visitors came to the show viewing over Please get your registrations in by April 10th, the earlier the against the wall rallied to a stunning victory. Prize for the MacDonald. For The Pas, it was Carl Nillson, Gerard Ken- 50 booths. better for organizing. Oak River team is a berth in the big K of C tournament, nedy, Wayne Staple, Vaughn Karpan and Bill Stewart. Mark your calendars ~~ Stay tuned each month we will have new updates in the which will be held in Brandon and Shilo in mid-April. Assisting on Haggarty’s overtime goal was MacDonald and Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 Leader & on Facebook follow Hamiota Economic Develop- Here’s the scene: The Pas and Oak River peewees have ad- Dallas Strachan. ment’s page and on Twitter @HamiotaMB. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. vanced into the final and the Oak River arena is jammed. The tournament’s most valuable player was Haggarty and 2019 will be a GREAT YEAR, see you at the SHOW! Capacity Crowd. A lot of moans go up as the visiting club Where: Hamiota & District Sports Complex you can bet that winning goal heavily persuaded the MVP More information or to register contact: Nancy Smith @ goes ahead 5-1. And there’s only 10 minutes left in the voters. Booth Size & Cost:10ft. X 10ft. is $50.00/booth with a cap 204-764-3050 ext. 107 game. Some of the crowd begins to leave. Three members of the championship team made the all-stars of $200.00. If you would like to cost share you can partner But, wait. It’s 5-2. And, with seven minutes left, it’s 5-3. - goalie Ross Perlmutter, defenseman Haggarty (who else?) with another business and share a 10X10 booth splitting the Email: [email protected] Ninety seconds left, and Oak River scores again. Five-to- and left-winger Dallas Strachan. Others on the first team $50.00 charge in half. Or Stop at the Hamiota Municipal Office: Registration four. And, with one minute to play, it’s tied. Pandemonium! were The Pas’ Bill Stewart on defense and a pair of Virden Entrance to the show is by silver collection with funds go- forms are at the Front Desk and my hours are normally: Now, it’s overtime. And, after just a minute and 10 seconds, players - Murray Braybrook and Kevin Woods- at right ing back into the community. Monday10-1, Tuesday 6:30-3:30, Wednesday 11-5 and Thursday 7:30-1:30. Oak River’s Kelly Haggarty pops in the winner and the Oak wing and centre respectively. River people are still looking for the roof to their arena. ATTENTION: All Manitoba Community Leaders. What can you do? Premier’s Volunteer Service Award 2019 1. Let people know about this award. Help salute the outstanding volunteers in our community 2. Select the outstanding adult and youth volunteers in the by nominating them for the 2019 Premier’s Volunteer Ser- community and nominate them for the Award. vice Award. 3. Submit all nominations by February 8, 2019. The nomi- Past nominees have been involved in a variety of areas, nation form is available at www.volunteermanitoba,ca/ some examples are: awards (if you need help see Nancy at the Hamiota Munici-  community leadership pal Building)  health and social services The Awards will be presented at the Volunteer Manitoba’s Volunteer Week Awards Dinner on April 11, 2019, at the  recreation and sports Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg. Should your nomi-  arts and heritage nee be selected as and award recipient, you will be notified  education in mid March and arrangements will be made for them to  environment multiculturalism attend the award presentation. For more information call Valerie Sawchuk, in Winnipeg at toll free 1.800.282.8069.