September 2019 “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss The 2019-2020 school year began in Hamiota on September 4th with 115 students enrolled at the elementary school and 156 students registered at the collegiate. 23 staff members work at HCI,18 are employed at HES and 7 bus drivers bringing the students to and from school for a total of 48 jobs in all! Students at both schools have already experienced picture day and a welcome barbecue at the collegiate. The Terry Fox walk will take place September 26 @ 11:30 a.m. beginning at the elementary school; all community members are welcome to join in. A new fundraiser for HCI students this year will be: “Little Caesar Pizza Kits & Oak River Quick Freeze Meat”. This October fundraiser will be instead of magazine sales. Anoth- er October happening will be a concert put on by the Westman Youth Choir on October 21 at HCI. Enjoy the school year staff and students! The Hamiota Class of 69 celebrated their 50 year reunion from August 9 - 11. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE HAMIOTA SPORTS COMPLEX BACK: from Left- Wes Strong, Doug Anderson, Mel Higgins, Phil Corney, Danny Sangster, Chris Hunt, Maureen Stevenson, George McGhee, Eddie Brethour, Johnny Wright MIDDLE: Arnold Paterson, Gordie Allan, Dale Newton, Wanda (Anderson) Cameron, Barb (Kirk) Penton, Laurie (Morton) Cochrane, Joan Dillon, Lynne (Bailey) Smith, Brian Stewart, FRONT: Jo Ann (Riddell) Ramsey, Maxine (Fraser) Montague, Sharen (Whyte) Olmstead, Marrieann (Castle) Kilborn, Margaret (Miller) Russell, Sharon (Murray) Preston, Karen (Cooke) Wright Bessie (Morris) Stewart, Glenda (Badger) Broeska, Janet (Haight) Dagg and Lloyd Campbell had already headed home. Les Kirk and Ron Davis missed the picture. Mary (Clark) Gunson, Lynda (Johnson) Mathison and Brent Little joined us on Saturday. September 2 Many thanks to the Hamiota Municipality employees and Happy 30th Anniversary David and Karen Juce. council for their continued support. They helped position the planters, hang the flower baskets and faithfully watered the From Your Children flowers around town. (and all of us in the community) We appreciate your help so much! Hamiota Garden Club Senior Cards Happy 90th Birthday Bill Kerr Wed., Oct. 23 @ Join us on 1:30 September 15th for a Floor Shuffle CELEBRATION! Monday, Nov.4 @ 10:00 a.m. 2:00-4:00 with potluck lunch &meeting. Everyone Welcome! Lilac Residence 600 Meetings!!! The Hamiota Health Centre Auxiliary is holding their Sep- tember meeting at the Hamiota Heritage Arts Centre on Fri- Cancer Support Group day, September 27. This will be the Auxiliary’s 600th meeting Tuesday, October 22 @ 11:30 and to mark the milestone, the public is invited to Shoal Lake Golf Course join us for a “come and go tea” any time between Everyone Welcome! 2:30 and 4:00. Hope to see you there! September 3 Prairie Roots Contracting Here for you, for ALL your water hauling, mini excavator, skid steer services and yard care needs. Now accepting bookings for snow removal. Duncan can be reached at 204-764-0251 Duncan and Charla Murray and family operate Prairie Roots Contracting formally Skid steer known as Prairie Roots Landscaping and Maintenance but now offering more ser- Excavator vices. This was once a business that was part-time and it is now a full-time year Water Hauling round business. Hamiota would like to wish all the very best to the Murrays! Snow Removal Yard Care Call Duncan @ 204-764-0251 AND MORE Hamiota Lions Club The Hamiota Lions Club has re-organized for the 2019-2020 year. Chase the Ace draws resume on Sept. 6th at Hamiota Hotel, with a jackpot of $463 and 46 cards left in the deck. The Hotel is Family Friendly until 9pm so bring the kids. The club is selling potatoes again, if you would like to purchase a bag contact Lion Dwayne Campbell at 412- 0005 or 764-2744. The Club will be holding a fish fry on Oct.20th at the Community Hall. Prices are $18 for adults, $12 for 9 to 15, and 8 & under free. All proceeds will be going to the Lions Playground Project. The Lions are again printing a community birthday calendar. If your name hasn’t been included in the past, but you would like it to be, contact Lion President Ryan Hamilton at 764-2760. The Lions Club continues to collect old batteries and eye glasses. If you have batteries, contact Lion Lynn Caldwell at 764-2529. Eyeglasses and old hearing aids may be dropped off at Hamiota Library, Campbell’s Flow- ers, or Birch Lodge. The Club is kicking off a fundraising campaign to purchase new structures for the Lions Playground. Our goal is $60,000. Watch for opportunities to help us reach this goal. If you would like to participate contact Newest playground piece Project pride - flag presentation to grade one Lion Elgin Rogers at 764- at the Lions playground. class. 2336. “ September What word becomes shorter when you add two 4 letters to it? Answer at the bottom of the page. ny of like-minded folks under the mentorship of Judy Per- At the Arts Centre What’s kins. Contact the office or Judy @ 442-0031 if interested Happening at the Arts Centre? in learning more. Westman Youth Choir will be performing in Hamiota on Beginner acrylic painting classes will be held Nov. 14, 21, October 21. This will be a great concert and Hamiota’s 28 and Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m. with instructor Joan Trott. own Emma McConnell will be a member this year. We are Step by step instruction to learn basic acrylic painting still needing billets for these talented young people and skills. $10 per class (all materials supplied) – come for cash donations or help with the evening supper would be one or come for them all. Pre-register! much appreciated! Erica Lowe is hoping to set up Pilates class at the art cen- Tuesday, Sept. 17 -Poppy Stepping Stone Painting pARTy! tre. Let us know if you’re interested and we’ll pass the With Joan Trott from 7-10 p.m. with drinks, appetiz- names on to Erica. ers...and some painting too! $35 Square Dancing will begin October 17 – contact Ed and includes everything! Rosalie Beamish to find out about this fun way to stay Wednesday afternoon watercol- active! our classes with Elaine Rawlings. Drop in and see Heather Morrison art display for the Set of four Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30, month of September. There will be tea and a choice of from 1-3 p.m. -$40 for set. desserts every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. for September and Thursday evening watercolour classes with Elaine. Set of a special “Sampler Day” on September 26 – always a deli- four Oct. 10, 17, 24 and Nov.7 from 7-9 p.m. $40 for set. ciously fun event! See you soon! Wednesday, October 16, “Hayfield on Canvas” Painting pARTy! With Amanda Bawdon from 7-10 p.m. Drinks, appetizers, and all supplies included $35. Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7- 9 p.m. – first gathering for anyone interested in be- coming part of Hamiota Carving Club, sharing ideas, techniques, and the compa- Westman Youth Choir Fusion Credit Union Gives Back Concert Cruisin with Fusion held a wonder- Monday, Oct. 21 in Hamiota!!! ful community event on August 22 in Hamiota. They held a BBQ, had give- Billets needed! aways, and prize draws that began at $ Donations for supper 11 and ended at 2. Proceeds from costs welcome the BBQ went to the Cathy-Jo Harri- son Growing Minds Reading Room at Call Mid-West Arts Council Hamiota Elementary School with 204-764-2400, or stop in: $816.00 raised. Picture: Greg Facey-Hamiota Branch Monday, Wednesday, Friday Manager (Fusion) & Erin Johns- 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Hamiota Elementary School Librarian SHORT Hamiota / Oakview Seniors Summer has come and gone. Harvest is well underway, make sure you watch out for slow moving and large equipment on the roads when you are out and about enjoying our late summer sunshine. Lilac Lounge had a Fancy Hat luncheon attendance was down but it was still a great event. Some of the seniors had fun with the photo booth. The summer students did an excellent job of arranging, decorating and making props for this event. Thanks Kareena Sims and Brianna Downey. Some seniors from the community also attended the final Clack tour and light lunch wind up. There was a group of seniors from Reston who came on a mystery tour to this event. It made for great fun and conver- sation. A good time was had by all. We would like to thank our summer staff and volunteers for all of their contributions with the various events that were held this summer. It has made all the difference to the enjoyment of our local seniors. Foot clinics are available if you’re in need of foot care. To make an appointment with our wonderful foot nurse Bonnie Crawford call the seniors office at 204-764-2658. Bonnie comes to Hamiota approximately every 6 weeks setting up her work station in Park and Lilac residence. We have mobility aids you might need either for a short time or a long time, please feel free to call, if I have it I will loan it. If you are a group or individual and have something you would like to share or present to seniors please contact the office. From music to crafting to presenting information, we appreciate anything you are willing to share.