At the start of Grade 12 for our daughter, I said I would be panicking by the first day of summer. Here it is and yes, I am panicking. The to-do list for graduation still seems long but the days of having our girl at home seem to be getting shorter. Next week will be a very busy one for Grade 12 students and parents with their grad preparations.
Congratulations once again, UCHS and students Toni Burnell and Courtney Boser who organized the Kiss the Pig contest at the school to benefit the Krpan family as their son Quinn travels to Edmonton for heart surgery. With the stay predicted to be anywhere from 10-14 days, the students wanted to help out in some way to cover expenses while living away from home. Although Quinn's surgery was postponed to June 28, the gesture goes a long way to show support and love for the family in the upcoming days.
Seventy-six students were recognized at the annual Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame celebration in Battleford June 13. This is a wonderful night for students, their parents and staff to share a fabulous meal together and for the students to receive recognition for excellence in sports, culture, academics and special achievements throughout their year.
At UCHS, final exams have begun. For Grade 12 students, this is their last week of the high school experience before graduation and their new path into the adventure that lies ahead. Report cards will be ready June 27. The grad ceremonies will be June 28 at 10 a.m. in the UCHS gym.
UPS is now in the farewell week with Mr. Doug English. A farewell assembly for Mr. English happened June 19. A small social will be held following the Grade 6 celebration June 26 for those people who want to come and wish Mr. English farewell and thank him for all the wonderful things he did for the staff and students of UPS, as well as in our community.
Softball and baseball teams are in their last week and a half of regular season play. Provincial teams are gearing up for their events coming up in the first few weeks of summer. Friday night slo-pitch will be done this Friday. And the Cardinals senior men's baseball team is still playing hard as they work towards the provincial championships being hosted in Unity this year.
The junior B girls' team, UK Royals, are ready to host their division of provincial championships at the Unity ball diamonds the first weekend in July. You won't want to miss one day of action at this event as some of the best in the province will be there, including our host team who won both provincials and Western Canadian championships in their inaugural year last year. They could still use some volunteers for the event so contact Bernice Wildeman if you are able to help them out in some manner that weekend.
Take time to enjoy the existing Unity pool in its farewell year as construction will begin very, very soon on the phase one of the new facility. Check out the town of Unity website or postings at the pool for public swimming times. It is your last season to swim at the old pool as the new one will begin construction next week. And be sure to check out the TSN Kraft Celebration Tour as Unity has entered a bid to win the top prize to help finish off the pool project.
You can come to the Adanac Hall on the museum grounds for a farmers' market June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. Carmen, 306-228-2237, is still looking for more vendors. If you can make it, bake it or grow it, they want to help you share it.
Our loyal Legion members are working hard to raise funds for their veterans' section, cemetery rejuvenation project. We can support them by throwing spare change into the numerous drop boxes around town, as well as purchasing one of their lotto tickets to win $777. Last but not least, today is the day to come to the barbecue at Family Foods to support the Legion and their work.
Remember the Unity Flying Club is holding an open house Sunday at the airport, with a hot dog lunch.
The Summer Fun Centre will begin July 3 and run to Aug. 14. For only a $5 drop-in fee or $50 for the summer, children ages 5-11 can enjoy a fun, safe environment full of crafts, games and activity all summer long.
Canada Day events are shaping up for the annual celebration at the museum grounds July 1, starting with a pancake breakfast, followed by a church service and opening ceremonies and flag raising. The day is full of food, entertainment, games, rides, cake and fireworks after dark. Volunteers are needed; contact 306-228-2621. Come join the fun.
Coffee row conversation continues on the subject of mosquitoes, and now how all this rain is giving them more breeding grounds. Remedies for deterring the pests continue to be shared. Predictions are made between the Stanley Cup finalists. Rider season is often thrown around on the table, especially after the big come-from-behind win June 14. As the season draws closer, there is much excitement about the team in a Grey Cup year. Of course, the numerous events taking place in town this time of year are always reviewed with enthusiasm.
So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week ...
