Where did September go to so quickly? It seems like we were bemoaning summer鈥檚 end and the routine and busyness of upcoming September and now here we are with only 10 days left in this month. When the weather turns cool and misty like the week of Sept. 12, it makes people anxious as to whether or not this is a prelude of an early winter. Time will tell, but Mother Nature is still the boss.
Harvest frustrations continue around us with a very dry August that turned into moisture-laden September.
Welcome Dr. Manizeh Sadeh, who started Sept. 4 at the downtown medical clinic.
You can participate in the life chain taking place on Sept 30 at Armada Inn along Highway 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Keith Wilson was awarded Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association outstanding official of the year award presented by Rob Cey on behalf of the Battlewest District Athletic Association. It was presented at the Unity Comprehensive High School Warriors home opener in front of a large crowd. Keith was formerly Unity鈥檚 recreation director. He is a tireless volunteer in Unity and has been actively officiating football since high school football returned to Unity.
Delta Co-op participated in the 鈥渇uel good day鈥� Sept. 18 with 10 cents per litre going to local wildlife federations. The day included a bake sale.
Unity Credit Union has begun demolition of their Credential building in preparation for renovation of their building. The CrossFit Lair, who also recently purchased The Gym, is edging closer to moving into their new building across from Pattison Ag. Delta Co-op Home Centre is also in final phases of their building.
Happy birthday to Annice Fawell who turned 100. Annice has always been involved in our community and she is one of those gals you say, 鈥淚 want to be like her when I grow up.鈥�
KC Rescue is hosting a Haunted Meowloween fundraiser at the Legion Hall Oct. 26 and 27, with a little ones鈥� haunted house and a big people鈥檚 haunted house as well as food and fun to go along with it.The newly installed Kin Club is hosting a Hellbilly Ball Oct. 27 with a number of musical performers lined up.
The UCHS golf team did well at districts and are off to provincials. The Warriors have a second game under their belt, facing off against Macklin Sept. 21.
3-on-3 hockey begins Sept.24. The Unity ladies鈥� recreational team is looking for a few more players so contact Nikki Bretzer if this is something you want to take part in.
The Unity Curling Club held their fall meeting Sept. 10. They remind curlers and potential curlers to start assembling their teams now to participate in week night leagues, senior leagues or upcoming bonspiels. Registration is Oct. 9 and 10 and this year鈥檚 season will include junior curling, Learn to Curl/Improve Your Curl Program on Monday nights, as well as leagues on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays and senior afternoon leagues.
Sept. 28 and 29 is the Unity Ag Society Fall Fair and Trade Show at the Unity Community Centre. Doors open at 3 p.m. Friday and are open to 9 p.m., while Saturday鈥檚 show goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a food booth on site with multiple homemade pies to enjoy, as well as a pancake breakfast Saturday morning.
Coffee row has been actively reviewing harvest season, the Riders and what鈥檚 on tap right here in Unity this fall. They give thanks for the blessings of so many things to do right here in town, as well as new businesses, expanding businesses and the support of residents for each other and their community. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time 鈥�
