No matter what you’re doing this weekend be sure to call, visit or send a gift to your mom. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms out there!
Congratulations to Unity Press Herald reporter, and co-worker, Helena Long on winning two first place Premier Awards in the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competion, winning for Best Business Writing and Best Agricultural Coverage, single story or feature. Our local paper is privileged to have her talent on staff and can’t wait until she is able to return to work.
Congratulations to Unity AG Foods who celebrated their third anniversary this week. A beef on a bun supper was hosted May 5.
One of the downsides of spring is the amount of garbage strewn about. Thank you to those walkers who choose to pick up this trash, but a big boot to those that continue to put it there, often just inches away from a trash can.
Friday night slo-pitch began April 29. Teams have begun regular practices and some teams have already held a game. May 14 there is a Softball Fever camp and the next day is minor ball day that will showcase every team in every decision. The booth will be open and there will be plenty of games to watch so why not enjoy the first day of ball season.
Kids at Unity Public School have much to do as the year winds down. Grades 4 to 6 will participate in agriculture safety at Agro Plex May 12. May 13 they will take in an NED show at UCHS. May 19 is Pink Day.
At St. Peter’s school, the Grade 6 class is presenting Little Red Riding Hood (and the power mutants), a comedy by May 17 and 18. This evening of entertainment features a delicious dessert theatre so don’t miss out.
World Catholic Education Day Chaplet of Divine Mercy was held Thursday. Students will also take part in Ag Safety Day May 10. This is an excellent program teaching lots of safety tips and tools for kids that include hands on experiments and visuals to help drive home their message.
The UCHS junior track meet will be held May 10. Those students, who advanced, will take part in the district track meet in North Battleford May 25 and 26. I don’t have junior district badminton results yet and the senior high students are just now into playdowns so we’ll keep you posted on that news.
Revolution Dance is ready to wrap up their dance season with their year-end recital May 13 at 7 p.m. and May 14 at 2 p.m. at the UCHS senior gym.
Always keep your business community in mind when you are shopping. These are the same businesses who sponsor, advertise and support all of the events and activities and groups that are part of our community. Many of these business folks also volunteer at a number of these events.
The Elks Club recently donated $3,000 to the Unity Health Care Auxiliary for their work to buy equipment for the health care centre. The Lions presented the winners of the spring cash raffle with their prizes. Laura Rusk won the top prize of $666 and Tammy Ward won second prize of $333. Funds raised from this raffle go to the many projects in the community the Lions Club supports.
Western Days is coming the first weekend in June. Get in the spirit now and start thinking of decorating your business or home or lining up a float for the parade. It’s a great community event and is made even better by the support of the community.
Coffee row folks know coffee with a friend is like capturing happiness in a cup. There was plenty to talk about on the topic table this week that started with spring seeding, weather predictions, theories for this year’s Rider season as well as anticipation for all the excitement lined up at the ball diamonds this year. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
