As August creeps into the end of summer, folks are still trying to cool off from the heat wave that hit Aug. 12 and seemed to linger for a long time. Disbelief is common in many who find it hard to believe that in a few short weeks school will be back in session and we will be talking about the summer of 2015 in past tense.
More and more harvest activity is underway and thoughts are varying on what kind of crops will come off after the prolonged dry weather experienced this spring and early summer.
Those who had gardens and were lucky enough to have them produce in this dry weather will be busy canning and processing their harvest for the winter. There are always those neighbors with an abundance of produce who are willing to share their product. And we are lucky to have those folks who take their additional garden product to the weekly farmers market for others to purchase and enjoy some terrific homegrown fresh garden vegetables.
The biggest excitement in town last week was the return of the UK Royals after capturing the U21 Western Canadian Ladies鈥� Fastpitch title. In addition to the team receiving dozens of congratulatory messages after their win in B.C., many returned home to excited fans anxious to hear the details of their win.
As well, multiple players are in tryouts for winter training teams, the 2017 Canada Summer Games and those squirt girls who will participate in fall ball zone provincial championships. Even though the action of the diamonds has subsided, there is still some ball action taking place for Unity players.
The end of swimming season is very near. Take advantage of the last week and days of the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre in the inaugural season of the brand new pool. Take a minute to thank those lifeguards who looked out for our kids all summer as well as teaching them what they need to know for water safety and swimming skills.
Two big events coming up at the Unity Golf Course in addition to their weekly golf nights are the annual Fun Day of Golf and Candace Heitt Memorial Run. Be sure to keep an eye on the local paper, posters around town and the Town of Unity website for more details.
What you need to remember, folks, is just because there is back-to-school shopping to do or harvest purchases to be made, that right here in Unity there are plenty of options for looking after those shopping needs. Remember to support those businesses who support you and the events in our community all year long. Tires, parts, groceries, clothing, school supplies and much more are all offered right here in your own community 鈥� with free parking to boot. Residents from other communities come here for these very reasons so don鈥檛 overlook the great things right in your own town.
Speaking of businesses in Unity and all that they offer, a big congratulations is extended to Geraldine Barrett of Sunrise Wellness Spa who is holding her 35th anniversary celebration in Unity this week. Committing to operate a business in small-town Saskatchewan for 35 years is a remarkable accomplishment. Sunrise Wellness Spa is certainly one of the many drawing cards for other people to come to our town and see what we are all about.
The beginning of registrations for fall sessions for a number of sports and activities has begun. Dance registration will be taking place the last week in August. Unity Minor Football had an early registration before school was out and will complete the process at the end of this month as well. And, after all this ball talk, it won鈥檛 be long before hockey registration is also on the minds and 鈥渢o do鈥� lists of many.
Coffee row folks 鈥� well they have uttered the same collective sigh as many in Rider nation over the plight of our Riders. The same theories erupt 鈥� it鈥檚 not that they鈥檙e playing bad football and each of the seven losses have been painfully close, however, that does not erase the fact that the team has not been 0-7 in more than 30 years. Harvest happenings are a continual discussion topic as folks theorize on just how hurtful this spring鈥檚 prolonged dry weather has been.
So you keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
