It鈥檚 the first long weekend of summer! Whether you are getting your yard ready for spring, taking advantage of a nearby golf course or heading to the lake, be sure to take your time and arrive alive. Recently Saskatchewan has been plagued by highway fatalities, some of which could have been prevented. Be a survivor, not a statistic.
Another thing I need to remind folks is try and to keep an eye on your neighbours鈥� places and property as you would appreciate them doing the same for you. A recent break-in in our neighborhood has police asking for help. Let鈥檚 all do our part.
What a fantastic turnout for the Unity Sports Wall of Fame inductions. Watch for a full story in next week鈥檚 paper outlining teams and individuals inducted and a wrap-up of the evening鈥檚 activities. Kudos to the organizing committee for hosting such a big event that acknowledges the successes of so many in our community.
Congratulations to the Revolution School of Dance on another fantastic recital. We are still hearing rave reviews on the talent and pageantry that is part of this annual event.
Now that the museum is officially open for the summer, why not bring your visitors to see what this attraction has to offer? It鈥檚 also a great place for picnics or a terrific backdrop for a photo session.
Watch for 鈥淪cotty,鈥� the T. Rex, due to arrive shortly after the long weekend. He will certainly be an attraction and we are lucky to be one of the stops on 鈥渉is鈥� tour.
St. Peter鈥檚 School annual dessert theatre was another resounding success. Staff and students should be commended for their efforts as there is much work involved in set preparation, line rehearsing and the overall production itself.
Families, sponsors, friends and congregation will gather to celebrate first communion and confirmation, May 20. Bishop Don Bolen will be in attendance. Staff and parents are grateful to have Bishop Don and Father Gregory officiate this special ceremony.
Grades 1 to 6 students will be involved in a track and field meet at the school May 21.
Unity Public School students are looking forward to an extra day off after the long weekend to accommodate a PD day, giving them only three days of school next week.
Next on the agenda is the upcoming track and field meet being held May 29. As well field trip plans are getting into final stages.
And congratulations to the new school community council members 鈥� Crystal O鈥橞rien, Carmen Bowker, Joe Poitras, Michelle Aldred, Denise Purcell, Morne Coetzee and Larissa Kolenosky. These parents, along with some staff advisors, volunteer their time to help with a number of things at UPS and their time commitment is appreciated.
At Unity Composite High School the SADD group will soon depart for their annual conference.
Following a highly successful career fair that included Saskatchewn post-secondary schools in their midst at the spring session of student-led conferences, Grade 11 students will be preparing for mock interviews as part of the learning experience for life past the high school.
Megan Bloder who advanced to badminton provincials last weekend in Moose Jaw.
The track and field meet for junior high is now complete, and in high gear are the senior high track students heading off to districts.
Next weekend is the annual Unity Western Days event. Activities include the Friday night roast beef supper and citizen of the year crowning, followed by the local cow riding 鈥渉at sale鈥� and social in the Agroplex featuring the live bands Stereo Playground and Lonely J.
Saturday events feature the downtown barbecue hosted by the chamber of commerce. The聽 parade begins at 1 p.m. from the community centre so make sure you get your float registered. Following the parade the Delta Co-op Food store location is hosting a 鈥渟how and shine鈥� car show and flea market including the Lions selling pie and ice cream to benefit the Unity Soccer Club.
Saturday鈥檚 rodeo action will include the unique boots foot race. Saturday night you can kick up your heels at the rodeo cabaret featuring the band Longshot. Sunday begins with a rodeo breakfast at the Agroplex. Rodeo action will take place Sunday afternoon, including the wild pony race. You can still enter your team at 306-228-8876.
A terrific Unity Minor Ball Day included not only a game for each team in both baseball and softball divisions but featured a game with the UK Royals junior ladies鈥� fastball team as well. The day also included the Greg Morrison Baseball Camp for minor ball players in the baseball division, as well as some provincial tryouts.
Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre lesson registration begins May 19 at the town council chambers. If you have any questions about the upcoming pool season, please contact head lifeguard Natalie Kiefer at 306-228-2621.
Organizers are still looking for folks to register their event for the town wide garage sale June 5 weekend. Contact the town office at 306-228-2621 to get your address added on their map and list.
Coffee row folks certainly were excited to mull over the recent Unity Sports Hall of Fame induction evening held last weekend and they have plenty of other topics to choose from ranging from spring seeding and spring moisture tracking as well as NHL hockey playoffs and even predications on the upcoming Rider season. Of course they are planning their attendance at one or more of the upcoming Western Days activities. In fact, calendars may be soon arriving at the coffee tables to plan out their topics because there are so many things to review each day. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
