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Whoosh! Just like that, July is almost gone. With the long weekend around the corner, you want to be sure to pack it all in before summer is over.聽

Summer storm activity is a concern as storms have been intense in our area, or have involved area residents in other parts of the province. Our neighbours at Luseland took a beating with not one, but two, hail storms that arrived only two hours apart on July 14. Keep an eye on the skies and local forecasts, and always be prepared if severe weather hits.聽

Check out your local paper that held a great story on a surprise fire survivor visitor who came to Unity the week of July 8. This story is a great testament to the work our volunteer firefighters do.聽

You can take in some baseball action and support the hometown team as Unity plays host to the 11U provincial AA Tier 1 championship. The booth will be open and there is plenty of room for fans in the stands. Unity plays at 3:45 p.m. Friday with games again at 11:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Saturday.聽

Congratulations to the U12 Panthers who won a bronze medal in Balgonie July 14. Also congratulations to former Panther, Kristin Walz, who was awarded the All Star first baseman at the Canada Cup International Softball event in Surrey, B.C. Congratulations are also extended to players Devyn McLean who was picked up by U16 Biggar Nationals to play at Western Canadians in Biggar August long weekend, as well as Panther u16 players Makayla Bakken and Hunter Pewap who will play that same event with Carlyle. Local umpire Kenny Coons was also chosen to be part of Team Blue for this upcoming Western Canadian championship event.

Provincial quests are all wrapped up except the baseball teams competing at events this weekend. The senior cardinals are the last team to await their provincial championship event Aug. 9 weekend. Also congratulations to local umpire, Trevor Green, who will be part of Team Blue (umpires) at the U16 National Softball event in Saskatoon on the August long weekend.

Aug. 8, Western Canada Summer Games begin and will include several Unity, Wilkie and Macklin athletes. Abby Rutley, Unity, and Leah Weinkauf, Macklin, will be part of Team Sask softball, while Unity鈥檚 Reece Gilbert will be part of Team Sask triathalon. Wilkie鈥檚 sibling duo of Kaiden and Carissa McGinnis will be part of Team Sask wrestling, while Denzil鈥檚 Kali Krieger will be part of Team Sask volleyball.聽

August will bring increased activity at your local golf course. You can still participate in rounds during the day, fun night of golf on Tuesdays, and men鈥檚 golf nights on Wednesdays. The seniors open takes place Aug. 8 starting at 10 a.m. The UCRC fundraising golf event is set for Aug. 10 and you can register now at the resource centre or at the golf course. August will be rounded out with the Aug. 18 four-man scramble and the 2019 member鈥檚 tournament on Aug 25. Bring your buddies or your guests out the Unity golf course and support all the work this club does in keeping this nine-hole grass green course in tip top condition.聽

Don鈥檛 forget to attend the reptile show at your local Unity library on Tuesday, July 30. starting at 2 p.m. It will be a creepy crawly afternoon but a unique experience to take part in.聽

Remember, even throughout the summer months, you can still take part in the Unity Mental Wellness support group each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Unity Health Centre, open to everyone. As well, pickleball continues at the Unity curling club Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

A reminder your local paper will be closed for holidays. July 27 to Aug. 11 but you can continue on with your local Unity news in this column until the Press Herald returns with the Aug 16 issue.聽

Coffee row certainly have had plenty of weather events to talk about this summer. Experienced rowers are reviewing and making predictions for this year鈥檚 crops, if Mother Nature cooperates for the remainder of the growing season. Gardens, vacations, and community activity are some of the other topics reviewed on a regular basis this summer. There is always room at these tables and plenty of laughter to be shared. So you see we keep busy here in Unity with wisdom, laughter and plenty of fun here in Unity with our friends on coffee row.