More than ever, we need to show our love and appreciation to our community. This past year has been nothing but challenges and they have all been met with resolution, perseverance and positive attitudes. We need to show support to our business community who have been here for all of us throughout the pandemic, and every other year. Put your money where your house is and love local.
There are lots of options in town for treating your sweet and at the same time will show some Valentine鈥檚 value to local businesses. There are restaurants and multiple products and services right here in your own town.
February is a birthday frenzy in our two families. We have seven birthdays amongst us and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of one more this month. While we won鈥檛 get to engage in the family fun birthday celebrations we are accustomed to, we will appreciate the benefit of technology to connect with everyone. One of those birthday celebrants is my wonderful husband who will be recognized for another trip around the sun as of Feb. 17. I maintain my motto, 鈥淓veryone needs a Dave.鈥�
The local paper is recognizing 70 years in the community in 2021. Their longevity can be attributed to community support and, in light of the social media giants seemingly bullying newspapers out of existence, I think 2020 showed people newspapers are still a source of trusted news.
Congratulations, Sperle Tire, on marking 50 years of business in Unity. This longtime family business鈥檚 commitment has been a big bonus.
KidSport Unity had a remarkable 2020. Even though participation in sports opportunities was down, more people chose this as a community charity of choice. Between fundraisers run by Nutrien and Hollyhock鈥檚 selling lawn fertilizer and a special fundraiser hosted by Amy Briggs, in honour of her mom, $11,000 was raised. This money was in addition to business and organization donations as well as a few memorial donations.
Saskatchewan 4-H is celebrating 60 years in 2021. The newly kick-started Unity 4-H program, while still not able to meet in person, has been able to proceed with Zoom sessions. The club remains hopeful for some kind of achievement day this June.
While the rink continues giving the opportunity for hockey teams and skating club members to practise in groups of eight, no word has been given on final date for the rink. Kerrobert has shut off their plant, after experiencing some difficulties, and will run on natural ice while they can.
The CityTV Saskatchewan series, Mobile MD episode, filmed at the museum and featuring Will Ballantyne will air in February.
The Unity Music Festival is hosting a virtual festival with students recording performances and adjudicators returning their marks through online format. The festival committee will hold an online showcase of talent at the end of festival week.
This week was teacher/staff appreciation week and the theme was 鈥淯nsung Heroes.鈥漌hat an appropriate theme for this year. If you need an opportunity to share the love this Valentine鈥檚 month, this is a group that could use some appreciation for the multiple changes and challenges they have endured.
Dr. Bloem will be retiring from the Downtown Medical Clinic in April. The community would like to express their thanks and appreciation for her 24 years of service. She will serve as locum when and where needed in the future.
Show kindness to your community clergy. A year of alteration in normal services has provided some challenges for these folks. Normally in times of crisis, people turn to their community churches for comfort, support and peace. Ongoing pandemic changes have given them extra work as they offer services and other outreach online. Feel free to contact any church for clarification on their pandemic protocols and service delivery.
Here鈥檚 hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
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