There is no denying it, fall is here. It was quick to recognize when maple leaves started turning colour in August and especially noticeable once the school became active as classes resumed Sept. 1. Even though it鈥檚 hard to think of summer as over, there is plenty to enjoy this fall. But one thing we all want to enjoy is the safety of our family and friends; whether those in the field, the school zones or elsewhere. It seems once school is back in session, life just gets a little busier for all of us.
You know what Sept. 6 is to me? It鈥檚 the 30th anniversary of a wedding on a beautiful fall day in North Battleford that was held one week after my parents鈥� 25th anniversary. Happy anniversary to my better half and a very happy anniversary to my parents on their 55th anniversary!
This weekend, the golf course will be swinging with the annual Fun Day of Golf fundraiser 鈥渇ore鈥� the ground floor hall committee. In addition, you can tour the collection of classic, vintage, muscle cars and motorcycles at the third annual Delta Co-op show and shine in the food store parking lot, complete with a Lions barbecue. There is no need to register, just come on down and either show off your prized possession or enjoy the viewing.
It is election time and there are numerous call for nominations for town council and mayor as well as area RMs and school boards. Consider letting your name stand to help govern in your community.
St. Peter鈥檚 School will let us know soon where their numbers are at this school season. Until then, the school is accustoming themselves to the lack of familiar faces from last year鈥檚 Grade 6 class while welcoming the kindergarten kids who have arrived.
Unity Public School will soon have their numbers crunched and let us know what enrolment is. With plenty of new faces in this year鈥檚 kindergarten class, along with some new staff, everyone is set to kick off another great year at UPS. The SCC welcomed everyone back with a pancake breakfast in the parking lot.
At UCHS is a bright new bunch of Grade 7 students. Football is already underway and volleyball has been holding tryouts for both senior and junior divisions. SADD and SLC will also begin activity. Welcome Week is planned for the week of Sept. 12 to 16. The Warrior football players have been committed to daily practices and held an exhibition game against JP II on Sept. 1.
Sadly there are those people who find it amusing to damage and steal from other people鈥檚 property. Unfortunately our local museum was the victim yet again. This small group, consisting of many elders, dedicate many hours to the upkeep and improvement of our museum. Residents are reminded to keep their eyes and ears open to suspicious activity in or around the museum and report it in the hopes that these acts can be prevented. Some of the stolen items cannot be replaced nor the damaged ones repaired.
We have written, read or heard about the benefits in our community, but when you host an event and listen to participants or attendees at these events you realize they are appreciating in our town what others may take for granted.
Attending several ball events over the summer I heard:
鈥淭hey have a theatre with the latest release.鈥�
鈥淥nce the pool staff saw our yellow bracelets for ball they were most welcoming and what a nice pool.鈥�
鈥淭he campground was close to the diamonds and had what we needed.鈥� 鈥淭he food stores in town have great selections.鈥�
鈥淭here sure are some great little shops in downtown Unity.鈥�
鈥淭he sports store ran down after hours to grab us some equipment we needed.鈥� 鈥淭his ball park is amazing with all those trees and paths.鈥�
鈥淚t was great to see some welcome signs for our event.鈥� and the list goes on.
We had numerous visitors at our house over the August long weekend for ball and one of them, hailing originally from Liverpool England, was astounded at the services, the town itself and all of the friendly people he encountered. Many of our guests who had been born and raised in the city were pleasantly surprised with the grass greens golf course, the pool, the downtown and a beautiful view of a starry sky at night. They also remarked on the close walking proximity to many venues as well as the overall feeling of comfort and safety all about town.
Free parking was another common theme. Although not always enough of it at the ball diamonds, the fact there is parking throughout town with no meters or pay stations was a comment heard several times, an amenity we take for granted.
Having a booth on site was another bonus for attendees at the ball events as often when events are held in the cities, the close proximity to fast food places eliminates an on-site booth.
So congratulations once again, not to just host committees who bring these events to town, but the community itself for giving so much for visitors to appreciate. And, next time you feel the need to lament what we don鈥檛 have here, remember there are others who are appreciating what we do have.
Only two more weeks of the farmers鈥� market, folks! A hall full of fresh product as well as eggs and homemade products are available to shoppers at the Legion Hall.
Next weekend is the annual Candace Heitt Memorial Run. To register visit Heitt鈥檚 Plumbing or Hair Accents.
As garden produce and canning is at a peak, remember the upcoming fall fair and trade show set for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Coffee row folks are ready for a fall full of fun and 鈥渇ood for fodder鈥� as fall activities, Rider season, Blue Jays season and harvest are always on the topic table. If the entire world could learn the lessons from those on coffee row 鈥� no problem is too big to solve, no opposition is too big to overcome, no matter what side of the topic table you sit on, you鈥檙e always welcome back tomorrow and the table is never too small to fit in just one more! All it takes is a few friendly faces, some topics to mull over, a simple cup of coffee and the camaraderie of this community culture to share, solve and simplify all that is going on in life. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
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