Before I tend to other news, I must wish my husband Dave a happy 32nd anniversary. Who knew a first date in Cando would lead to this wonderful partnership and our accomplishments together.
Residents were invited to a free barbecue sponsored and hosted by Unity Credit Union as they made two substantial health care donations. Beneficiaries were Unity Hospital ($10,000) and the Jim Pattison Children鈥檚 Hospital Foundation ($10,000). This is in addition to the previous week鈥檚 donation of $5,000 to the new outdoor recreation venue currently under construction.
This weekend you have multiple events to take part in. Thursday, you can watch the Unity Minor Football tackle division host a night lights game. Friday night the UCHS Warriors will host their home opener that includes pre-game and half-time fun. Saturday is the 3-on-3 ball hockey fundraiser that also includes a mini carnival with face painting and prize table. Or you can head out to the golf course to support the Unity Miners fun day of golf fundraiser.
Welcome Clyde Drover, articling student, who has joined Ken Neil law office
Rise and Grind Coffee Shop opened Aug. 29 to a busy day and it isn鈥檛 just the espressos that have people excited. This shop has coffee lovers and specialty coffee lovers looking forward to some new options. Congratulations to Kaitlyn and Taylor Wallace on this opening.
Sept. 15 will be the second annual Memorial Walk for Suicide prevention in memory of Cole Bosch and others. It begins at noon at AG foods and donations are accepted on site or can be made through www.gofundme.com/memorial-suicide-walk.
The agricultural society is in preparation for the Fall Fair and Trade Show. The community puts on the fall fair and the agricultural society volunteers are the facilitators. The more people who bring their baking, photographs, flowers, preserves, vegetables, sewing, quilting and hobby exhibits the better the show is. Pick up a fall fair book at Mitchell Agencies on Main Street. Contact Joan Sperle at 306-228-2758 for more details on the fall fair portion or Irene Lacoursiere at 306-228-3702 for the trade show portion.
Unity experienced some excitement Aug. 27 when a high-speed vehicle zoomed through town, with the subject arrested soon after when trying to flee the police. Multiple charges were laid including possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, attempt to commit an offence and much more.
Chase the Ace jackpot continues to grow, as the elusive ace has not been found. The jackpot is now over $5,000, so come out each Wednesday at the Legion Hall between 5 and 7 p.m. and see if you can meet lady luck.
3 on 3 hockey sponsored by North West Terminal is open to novice, atom, peewee and bantam players. Individual registrations, $50. Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games. The event takes place Sept. 24 to Oct. 6.
UMH registration takes place Thursday from 6; 30 to 8:30 p.m. in the rink lobby. For more information on either of these activities, contact Dan Feser at 306-210-0159
The last farmers market will be held Sept. 13. Come for your chance to get some home-grown, home-made products from local vendors.
Advice may be limited to a handful of local experts, however the wisdom presented and the variety of topics, all handled while enjoying a fresh cup of hot coffee on coffee row, is an experience I hope is not being overtaken by the Internet.offerings. Coffee row is a place where friends and neighbours meet almost every morning to tell stories and discuss current events in the community, in the province or in our country. It can still be a great place to help work through challenges faced on the farm, considering that often decades of farming experience are sitting amongst 鈥渞owers鈥� at these tables. There is never a shortage of advice and I鈥檝e heard there can be a flavour of embellishment when it comes to a golf game or fishing trip. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time 鈥�
