Don鈥檛 get stuck in the mid-January blues! There is plenty to keep you occupied this month that include purging or catching up at home or taking part in a number of events or activities in your community.
You know what was amazing, not only in Unity, but communities across Saskatchewan this past weekend, was the number of people who participated in the 鈥渓ight up鈥� vigil honouring the Van De Vorst family who were killed Jan. 2 outside of Saskatoon, in addition to bringing awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving. When stores sold out of glow sticks before the weekend, one knew it has made an impact on many. Thank for everyone who participated in this tribute.
Unity Public School staff and students are adjusting to life back in the school zone. Basketball is a common activity in the gym and the hallways are full of bright bulletin boards welcoming students to an atmosphere of learning and fun. In only one month it will the February break and an early Easter break in March leaving little time to spare to fit in all that is on tap for UPS students.
St. Peter鈥檚 school jumps back into the school year with renewed enthusiasm for their AR reading program, their musical programs in both band and choir as well as everything the curriculum has to offer in the first part of 2016. The ski trip has been rescheduled for a few weeks from now. The annual Knights of Columbus basketball free throw competition will be taking place Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. in the school gym. All boys and girls ages nine to 15 are welcome. Winners of each group will receive a basketball and advance to districts. Please watch for posters with more information, or contact Mr. Dan Wilgenbusch at 306-228-2928.
Grades 4, 5 and 6 will be learning and participating in curling the week of Jan. 18 to 22 as part of their physical education program. They will finish up their week with a mini-bonspiel on Friday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The school continues to take kids skating as part of their physical education program.
The UCHS entryway is under transformation to a new look that will reflect the school鈥檚 three beliefs and other eye-catching work that demonstrates what UCHS represents. Drama kids are preparing for their spring production, which will also be part of their entry into the regional drama festival. Basketball teams are ramping up the second half of their season, hosting three consecutive weekends of basketball tournaments. Curling teams in both senior and junior divisions have just six weeks to prepare for their upcoming district playdowns in the second half of their season. The junior district championship is being hosted in Unity.
Up next at the curling club will be recognition of Curling Day in Saskatchewan, only they are making a whole week of the fun. Junior curlers are asked to bring a buddy on Monday, Jan. 25 and, the rest of the week, lounge specials and snacks will be on tap. The club is inviting everyone to come down and watch some live action curling and enjoy the spacious lounge and a visit with fellow curling fans.
The annual JayDee Ag Tech men鈥檚 bonspiel registrations are now being accepted. You can contact the curling club at 306-228-2212 to register.
Don鈥檛 forget to get your tickets for the Wildlife supper as it always sells out quickly. Happy hour is at 5 p.m. with supper to follow at 6:15 p.m. Admission is only $20 and you can get tickets at Wildemans鈥� Sports, Unity Autobody, Sperle鈥檚 Tire or the Unity Radiator Shop. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Coffee row folks are reminding each other that the days are ever so slightly longer. They continue to talk about the winter weather, loving it or hating it as well as what鈥檚 on tap for their favorite teams whether locally or elsewhere. So, you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
