February Activities Highlight Hamiota Students and Teams
Winter warmed into spring as the February schedule packed with school events. Curling teams Allan Lawn and Rena Little reached the Provincial Playoffs in Morden with two wins and two losses. Senior Girls basketball won their tournament with wins over St Laurent, Souris, Neelin, and John Taylor in Winnipeg finals. Kerrie Robertson earned MVP honors and Kathy Furguson was an All Star. Regular league play kept girls undefeated, while Senior Boys basketball posted one win in three games. Junior high teams hosted and won mini tournaments at Hamiota and Virden, with grade seven and eight girls also triumphing. Driver training began with 19 students. The Hamiota School Band performed at the Winnipeg Optimist Festival, then enjoyed a full day including Uni-City shopping and roller skating. Student Council hosted two dances, with thanks to multiple chaperones. Science and Workplace Symposium at Brandon University drew notable speakers, while two Grade 12 students were featured in the Brandon Sun. Two Grade 11 students attended the Manitoba Student Commonwealth Conference in Winnipeg. Tracey McDonald appeared on TV while the next column arrives March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Furguson
Valentine
Allan Lawn
Rena Little
Morden
St. Laurent and
Souris
Neelin
Churchill High School
Winnipeg
Murdoch McKay
St. James School
John Taylor School
Kerrie Robertson
Birtle
Russell
Rossburn
Hamiota
Miniota
St. Lazare
Harrison School
Brandon
Virden
Hamiota Red
Kenton
Hamiota White
Binscarth
Gordie Lyall
Jim Anderson
Carol Smith
Gibson
Triangle Music System
Norman
Kay Little
Ivan
Mary Routledge
Ken
Vivian Drake
Wally Henderson
Mark Smith
Robert Robinson
Adrienne Angus
Brandon University
Garth Sazaras
Dennis Robinson
Sharon Carstairs
Manitoba
Libertal
Eve Savory
CBC National and Journal - Science and Health
Ron Arnst
CKLQ
Mary Barrell
Ckx-Tv
Susan Tsukamoto
ACC
Tracey
Drop-in Centre Update
On Tuesday February 24 the 16 players enjoyed 500 with Neil McLean low and Jack Hanlin high. Four bridge tables ran with two lunch guests Maud Leland and granddaughter. Elizabeth Stewart had low. Thelma Dales thought high but Jack proved higher. Friday night cards included one bridge table and cribbage. Jean Ewing brewed tea and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Bruce
Lil Bowles
Neil McLean
Jack Hanlin
Jack
Thelma
Jean Ewing
Hamiota Novice Ringette Team Gears Up for Provincials
Coaches Higgin s and Brent McKinnon prepare twelve 9 and under players for the Provincial B Novice Tournament in Winnipeg on April 3 4 and 5. The squad, mostly in their first or second season, faced McAuley Virden and Elkhorn in a recent 6 3 loss 12 5 win and 11 2 win and will play in Redvers Saskatchewan on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Me Higgins
Brent McKinnon
Winnipeg
McAuley
Virden
Elkhorn
Redvers
Saskatchewan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petites
Julie Smith
Julie
Mel
Mavis Smith
Terri Ann O’quinn Terry
Ron
Nancy O’quinn
Ringette
Terry
Kerry Tingey
Kerry
Oak River
Ted
Janet Tingey
Way-Mor Agencies Ltd
Rivers
Ken R. Hudson
Hamiota, MB
Romoto
Woodman
Remco
Larry Oakden
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