Mid February and you know by the ads in our local paper and posters on our local bulletin boards there is plenty of activity coming up in the next six to eight weeks in Unity.
A few of the events upcoming in Unity:
鈥� Annual Oilman鈥檚 Bonspiel and social March 3-5.
聽鈥� March 5, Unity Skating Club host their annual ice carnival.
鈥� March 6, Celebrate Unity, with supper, awards and entertainment by Duelling Pianos.
鈥� March 8, special skating event featuring Team Saskatchewan as well as skaters from Skate Canada.
鈥� Unity Museum annual St. Patrick鈥檚 Day supper. Tickets are available at the town office.
I would like to wish a very birthday to my husband whose birthday is Feb. 17. He鈥檚 always there when we need him.
Brad Johner and his boys were a big hit last weekend at the Unite for a Miracle event. The crowd was a sellout, supper was fabulous, silent auction and raffle prizes were a big hit and organizers were left with heartwarming feelings of pride in the community鈥檚 spirit for supporting this Telemiracle campaign. There are just two weeks left for everyone to support the Telemiracle efforts taking place around town or drop off their donation with the Wagners, so they can take an exciting total on stage during the Telemiracle 41 broadcast.聽
The wildlife supper Feb. 4 saw 15 awards handed out.
This week, in honour of staff/teacher appreciation week 鈥� please extend your thanks to our teachers. From report cards, lesson plans, extra curricular activities and those much needed words of encouragement, they are there working in the best interests of our kids.聽
The UCHS Volleyball Alumni is a non-profit group made up of 10 former UCHS volleyball players. The alumni held a tournament last Thanksgiving weekend for former UCHS players and their spouses. The volleyball tourney was a success, with six teams registering and 18 games being played between two gyms. The tournament is still being planned for 2017, and is expected to be held on Thanksgiving weekend again this year. The committee hopes to have and increase in interest and players registering. The $300 entry fee is a donation to the school to be used however they need. On top of the donation the alumni are working on a scholarship for a UCHS graduate.聽
The UCHS ACTIVATE campaign and anti-bullying initiatives had students participating in a video circulated through social media and other sources by the Government of Saskatchewan.聽
UCHS basketball teams are in high gear in preparation for district and regional playdowns. Senior curling teams competed Thursday and Friday at district playdowns. Junior curlers are still working towards improvement before their districts in Spiritwood March 1 and 2.
Feb. 16 is movie and popcorn day at Unity Public School.
The rink was alive with excitement after having the privilege of hosting a neutral site SJHL game between the Battleford North Stars and the Kindersley Klippers. This calibre of hockey was a treat for the 500 or so fans who braved the frigid temperatures to come out and watch. The game belonged to the Stars as they allowed only one Klippers goal. It was a big hit and there are hopes that an event like this can happen again in the future. The addition of initiation teams playing at first intermission and three championship banners raised at the second intermission kept the local flavour in this event hosted by Unity Minor Hockey.聽
The Midget AA Lazers continue to hold tight to second place in the Centre Four Hockey League. This Sunday, Feb. 19 they play their last regular season home game against the Riverkings. This team holds the number one and two top spots in the scoring race with both Jaxon Georget and Casey McDonald at 45 points.
Curling fans are anxious to see if the senior men鈥檚 2016 provincial curling champs, Team Heidt that includes UCC president Glen Heitt, can hold on to their title to compete at senior provincials starting Feb. 22 in Swift Current.聽
The Museum thanks folks for their continued support of their main fundraiser, the weekly Sunday brunches. Some big expenditures coming up include an office building project and painting of the Swarthmore Church and steeple roof work
It is saddening to learn of the disbanding of the Unity Legion Ladies Auxiliary after 64 years of service. Only five members of the group remained, one of whom had served for 60 years. A big thank you and congratulations goes out to this group of gals who served so many roles in our community.
Coffee row folks are loving having the sun out a little longer each day. They are also excitedly talking of the many events that are taking place or will be taking place in town over the next six weeks or so. They are feeling fortunate that so many groups, individuals and organizations choose to continue these activities for residents to enjoy while not having to venture too far from home. And just so you know, when you folks aren鈥檛 at this familiar setting, I miss you! So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
