Next weekend is the August long weekend, so continue to remind yourselves and family of the need to arrive alive, which means slow down. The 15 extra minutes your trip might take can be fulfilled with enjoying the beautiful skies and scenery around you.
While still reeling from the passing of Mom, I am doing my best to carry on as she instructed. Not mourning what we have lost, but admiring and feeling the love of what she has left us.
Dance For the Health Of It, an annual polka fest, has handed over their last donation to the community. After 20 years, with an aging membership who have moved or are no longer able, they made the decision to disband the Unity Little Assembly Dance Club.
They attracted dancers from Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia to their funfilled events. Any profits made were donated back to the community, with the first proceeds of $4,350 in 1998 going to the Unity Health Centre, followed by this last donation of just over $12,000 to Unity hospital auxiliary and the Parkview Place generator fund.听
In total some $90,000 helped out the health centre, Parkview Place, Bob and Wanda Stabbler foundation, Unity facilities committee as well as the听 hospital auxiliary and included the purchase of 30 new tables for the community centre. The community is indebted to this group for not only hosting an ongoing event that brought visitors to town, but provided so many valuable dollars to these causes.
The Unity Museum is fortunate to have the services of the 鈥渕otor whisperer鈥� from St. Walburg, who is volunteering this summer to fix engines at the museum. Robert Hoglund stays in a camper on the grounds and works on the rare motors, with an ability to 鈥渞ead鈥� engines. Hogland was able to get the 1923 Eagle running for the first time in 60 years, just in time for Canada Day events.
Parkview place will be installing a backup generator. Fundraising for this project was kicked off with a memorial donation and has progressed into several fundraising initiatives since then. According to Parkview Place manager, Paula Sittler, in event of extended power failure the Unity Health Centre is the only place in town that has a large enough generator to provide a refuge for their patients and other members of the community if needed. Sittler says they continue to accept designated donations, whether memorial or otherwise, with charitable donation receipts available. Although only $6,000 of the $10,000 goal has been raised, Parkview is proceeding with installation knowing the community always comes through.
Last weekend, the Motocross Club held a circuit event. Kudos to their dedicated club members and volunteers who keep the track maintained and open all season for motocross enthusiasts.
Congratulations Trey Pernitsky, Wilkie, and Thomas Ward, Unity, who will be competing with Team Saskatchewan track team in the Western Canadian Tri Province meet in Sherwood Park, Alta. this weekend.
Dave Herminston has been named Member of the Year for the Canadian National Real Estate Appraisers. He is recognizecd for his outstanding contribution and dedication to the association and the profession. Hermiston operates Rolling Thunder Enterprise Ltd.
UCHS alumni, Marina Jones, was welcomed aboard as a new dentist in the Unity Dental Clinic. Jones was born and raised in Unity before attending the U of S where she obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Ball continues in town this weekend as the Midget Cardinals take their turn at hosting a provincial event.
August long weekend, the diamonds play host to the U19 Western Canadian softball championship that will consist of nine teams including the Unity Panthers. The Top 2 teams from Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta and three teams from Saskatchewan will square off in a round robin format to compete for the title of U19 Western Canadian champion.
Good luck to the U14 team heading to Edmonton for their Western Canadian championship and the U16 team who will head to Kelowna, B.C. for their Western Canadian championship.
The ace still has not been found and the jackpot is nearing $3,000 with 40 cards left in the deck. If you would like some great food, a beverage and a place to hang with your friends and co-workers while trying your luck, then head to the Legion Hall each Wednesday.
The farmers market continues to attract shoppers looking for home-grown, homemade and home-baked products.
Coffee row folks have been happy to discuss local ball stories that include both minor ball teams and the senior Cards in their championship quests. As well, gardeners are happily sharing their production reports. These folks also love to review their summer travels and summer visitors. And you can be assured golf, the Riders and the Jays aren鈥檛 too far from the topic table. They also love to share the next fundraising barbecue, as who doesn鈥檛 like a fresh barbecued burger to support a good cause. 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�
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