WIARTON WARTHOG PREDICTS EARLY SPRING.

WIARTON WARTHOG PREDICTS EARLY SPRING.

EZEK 39:11-16
11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of the sea: (IN THE JORDAN VALLEY) and it shall stop the noses of the passengers: and there shall they bury Gog and all his multitude: and they shall call it The valley of Hamongog.
12 And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land.
13 Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to them a renown the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord God.
14 And they shall sever out men of continual employment, (NUCLEAR SPECIALISTS) passing through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search.
15 And the passengers that pass through the land, when any seeth a man's bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamongog.
16 And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse the land.

MEANING OF HAMONAH
Hamonah, ham-o'-nah (Heb.)-- host; multitude; noise; tumult; commotion of mind. The prophetic name of a city that is mentioned in conjunction with Hamon-gog: "And Hamonah shall also be the name of a city.
Metaphysical meaning of Hamonah (mbd) - Truth Unity

Strong's Lexicon-Hamonah: Hamonah-Original Word: הֲמוֹנָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location-Transliteration: Hamownah
Pronunciation: hah-mo-NAH-Phonetic Spelling: (ham-o-naw')
Definition: Hamonah-Meaning: Hamonah

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root הָמוֹן (H1995), meaning "multitude" or "abundance."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Hamonah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of a multitude or abundance can be related to Greek words like πλῆθος (G4128), meaning "multitude."Usage: The term "Hamonah" is used as a proper noun referring to a specific location mentioned in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. It is associated with the aftermath of a significant battle, symbolizing the multitude of the slain.Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Hebrew Bible, names often carry significant meaning and are used to convey theological and prophetic messages. "Hamonah" is mentioned in the book of Ezekiel, a prophetic text that addresses the restoration of Israel and the judgment of the nations. The name reflects the abundance of God's judgment upon the enemies of Israel, serving as a reminder of divine justice and sovereignty.

Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Punxsutawney Phil disagrees-From Wiarton Willie to Lucy the Lobster, weather prognosticators take centre stage on Groundhog Day-Kate Bueckert · CBC News · Posted: Feb 02, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 29 minutes ago

Wiarton Willie, along with most of his Canadian counterparts, has predicted an early spring after he did not see his shadow on Monday morning on Groundhog Day.Groundhog Day is a long-held tradition of watching animals coming out of hibernation to predict whether there'll be an early spring or six more weeks of winter.Every Feb. 2, groundhogs and even a crustacean emerge from their shelters to see if they see their shadows.Here are some of the other Canadian animal weather prognosticators who made early-morning appearances:Shubenacadie Sam, living at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park in Nova Scotia did not see her shadow, predicting an early spring.Lucy the Lobsterin Barrington, N.S. is predicting an early spring.Fred la marmotte in Quebec. predicts an early spring.Van Isle Violet in Nanaimo, B.C. is predicting six more weeks of winter.Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania predicted six more weeks of winter.Legend has it that if a groundhog (a crustacean in Lucy's case) emerges from its burrow on a sunny day and sees its shadow, it'll return to hibernation for six weeks more weeks of winter. But if it's cloudy and there's no shadow, spring will arrive early.man with purple cloak looks at Wiarton Willie-70 years of predictions in Wiarton-In Wiarton, with a population of about 1,900, the Groundhog Day event is at Bluewater Park, with the beloved woodchuck set for a prediction at 8:07 a.m. ET. There have been multiple Wiarton Willies over 70 years, making the town on the Bruce Peninsula a big tourist destination.Each year, there's an annual festival, which kicks off with breakfast and fireworks at 7 a.m. This past weekend, there was also a curling event, chili cook-off, skating, a dance and family activities in Bluewater Park, where one of Willie’s enclosures is located.a groundhog looks at the camera-Danielle Edwards, manager of economic development and corporate communications for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, said Groundhog Day events are often seen as a homecoming.“People kind of have taken off and spread their wings throughout Ontario or beyond. And then, family and friends come back for our Willie weekend to celebrate this annual tradition together."As for what people want Willie’s prediction to be, she said it’s always about a 50/50 split on an early spring or more winter.“We have people that love to see six more weeks of winter for all of the outdoor recreational activities. And then you have the other people who would prefer sun and sand,” she said.A massive winter storm has buried millions under a historic blanket of snow and ice, locking much of North America in a dangerous Arctic air mass. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the rare atmospheric collision of a polar vortex and an atmospheric river — two extreme weather phenomena that combined to create this record-breaking, high-impact event.Groundhog Day's roots-Groundhog Day was first marked in the U.S. with a prediction by Punxsutawney Phil in 1886, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's website reports.The first official trek to Gobbler's Knob was made on Feb. 2, 1887.Phil is perhaps the world's best-known groundhog given his longevity in the weather-predicting biz. He's also featured in the movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray.Groundhog Club co-handler John Griffiths co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 133rd celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.The tradition in Wiarton began in 1956 as a bit of a joke. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula says it was started by a "spirited individual" named Mac McKenzie, who had "a desire to shake off the winter blues and bring some warmth to the community."He invited friends out for a night on the town and put out a fake news release saying the event was to mark Groundhog Day. That joke release made its way into the hands of a Toronto Star reporter, who arrived in town to report on the event."In a moment of whimsy and spontaneity, when asked about the whereabouts of the groundhog, Mac playfully tossed a fur hat into the snow," the town's website says."Seizing the opportunity for a memorable photo, the reporter immortalized the hat as a stand-in for the elusive groundhog."As for the accuracy rate of these animal weather prognosticators, that's all over the map.Accuracy rates up and down like the weather-According to the Weather Network, Wiarton Willie has had a success rate of 29 per cent since 2000, the lowest percentage among five "marmot meteorologists."In the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) graded 17 U.S. groundhogs (including live and taxidermied ones), a prairie dog statue and a tortoise last year. It determined the accuracy rates ranged from 25 per cent (Mohave Max the tortoise) to 85 per cent (New York's Staten Island Chuck). stuffed toy of a groundhog on a rock outsideOkanagan Okie stands atop "Marmot City," a rocky knoll overlooking the North Okanagan Valley near Vernon, B.C., at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Dozens of real marmots are hibernating in the grounds below. (Cheryl Hood)-Over the years, others have come up with their own way of making their own shadow-driven predictions on Groundhog Day. They include:Bonhomme Couèche: A person in a costume who is part of the winter carnival in Shediac, N.B..Manitoba Merv: A puppet/golf club cover.Alberta's Balzac Billy: A person in a groundhog mascot costume.B.C.'s Okanagan Okie: A stuffed animal.CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices·About CBC News.