In a story for our local paper, I had several residents share the wisdom of their moms and how it is helping them navigate and cope with this prolonged COVID-19 isolation period. This gives more reason than ever to personally thank and appreciate our moms this Mother鈥檚 Day, in whatever manner you are able to. I miss my mom dearly, but I feel her love when enlisting her wisdom and tips passed on while living in these times.
You definitely can see people have a little more time to dedicate to yards. When walking or biking there are people enjoying a social distanced visit in passing while they prepare and create their gardens and yards for spring and summer.
Remember, the greenhouse here is open, but they have strict protocols to follow so be sure to check out this list on their Facebook page, on their door or by giving them a call.
Thank you to the Unity Lions for their donations to the golf club, the paw park, KC Rescue and the museum from this year鈥檚 Chase the Ace lotto. In their two years of operating this fundraising lottery, the Unity Lions have distributed more than $40,000 to eight community places and organizations.
Even thought it isn鈥檛 official, seeing other communities cancel ball season leads us to believe we will be following suit. While it is sad to see yet another sports season become a COVID-19 casualty, we all know the safety and health of our family and friends is more important.
If you haven鈥檛 checked out the 鈥淗ome to Heart鈥� project on Facebook yet, you should. Wow, are there some talented people in our midst. Performers having been adding quaran-tunes daily and I understand they have been of great enjoyment to long-term care residences and senior centres, as well as in general. Thank you to those who orchestrated this site as well as those who have added their musical gifts.
Once again, we must give thanks for technology and those businesses that provide online services. It has enabled our students to continue to learn, many people can work from home, we can enjoy church services online and there is always something on TV to watch.
Remember while out biking or walking to keep social distancing protocols in mind. Regardless of our cabin fever and desire to be around others, we need to maintain distancing to keep front line defence going in our province.
Congratulations Sue Conly from Macklin who was named a Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recipient.
It鈥檚 dry out there, folks! Minimal rain and not much in the forecast means dry conditions ripe for fire prevail. Caution is paramount. Do not throw cigarette butts out the window and refrain from unnecessary burning of material that could potentially cause fire. There are enough issues for protective services to deal with these days, let鈥檚 do our best to not add another.
Our community has seen COVID-19 support come in many forms and we need to appreciate these gestures. The town offers many resources or connection to resources through the economic development director. Neighbours have been finding treats on their doorsteps from neighbours. Health-care workers have expressed appreciation for those who have sewed or knitted ear savers to help them cope with wearing masks daily. Windows and yards decorated around town, as well as positive support signs, are a display enjoyed by passersby. Thank you to everyone who is helping their community in these ways and it鈥檚 why we always say, 鈥淭here is no community without Unity in it鈥�.
Here鈥檚 hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
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