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Happy birthday Feb. 22 to my mother-in-law, Anne; my sister-in-law, Cindy; and my dad, Doug; who all share a birthday Saturday. Wishing you all much health and happiness.

Are you exhausted from wacky hours of Olympic telecasts? The end is near for the Olympic Games, so hang in there, folks. Proud of Team Canada in their accomplishments and it was fun to watch. Now get ready for the Brier!

Can we count down to spring yet? I am hoping the lengthier sunshine times are a good sign that we won't have to contend with winter much longer.

The Lions have another terrific event lined up for March that will include the Meota Hobby Band, the Kuhn Family and the St. Peter's Brass Band on the entertainment program. The evening will also include a supper with tickets only $35, available at Maverick Tannery or Wildeman's Sports Excellence. The event takes place March 21.

The Lions Club does a great number of fabulous community service deeds around town, in addition to supporting a variety of funding efforts in our community so why not consider this your way of thanking them, by supporting an event they are hosting?

Unity Composite High School continues to be a hubbub of action. Classes are back in session Monday and that means a whole lot of things happening in those hallways. Although junior basketball is over, senior basketball is into their playoff season. Junior curling will be playing districts. The track team is in indoor workouts and it won't be long before those badminton rackets are busy again.

As well, the drama club is ramping up practices for their spring production and upcoming Regional Drama Festival entry. Add this to a busy SADD club, SLC activities and grad plans; it's never a dull moment at UCHS.

Don't forget you can always log on to the www.lskysd.ca website and click on schools to choose UCHS and read all about what is happening at our high school, in addition to the latest copies of the newsletter.

Unity Public School returns to classes ready to play some basketball and do some curling. Soon the music festival choir will start practices for this year's festival. Grade 6 students will enjoy about 14 more weeks of elementary school before their leap into high school comes.

There was plenty of "appreciation" for the teachers and staff during National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week that took place before break.

St. Peter's School is also busy with a variety of activities. The Grace 6 students got to head into their break week knowing they won the challenge in the competition, Are You as Fit as a 6th Grader? They were able to have the competing team of adults proclaim aloud, in front of the crowd, that they were "not as fit as a 6th grader." This is a great, enthusiastic, fun way to promote fitness at St. Peter's and, with its third year wrapped up, I bet next year's event will be even bigger and better.

Practices will soon begin for their music festival performances. The AR reading program is always in full swing with challenges and rewards offered to encourage students to enjoy and develop their reading skills. Basketball and curling are also in season as students prepare for upcoming events in both sports.

St. Peter's playground is a creative winter wonderland of snow creations.

Folks, don't forget something as simple as a Campbell's soup label donated to either one of our elementary schools goes a long way towards purchasing musical, educational or sports items for the schools - items that aren't otherwise in the budget. There are drop-off depots at our grocery stores as well as at both schools. Keep this in mind when you have to de-label your can for recycling anyway. I know the schools will appreciate it.

Sadly for some hockey teams, their playoff hopes, whether in provincial or league quests, are over. But there are other teams still going strong. The school break meant the rink was a little quieter but it's ready for action to ramp up once again this weekend. So, whether you enjoy watching the youngest hockey stars or the experienced older divisions, or even senior hockey at its finest, there is always a spot in the bleachers for the fans.

Even though the event still runs into this weekend, the community feedback shows a very pleased group of organizers with a successful hosting of the Senior Men's and Women's Curling Provincials at our local curling rink. Another of the many events our community embraces as hosts and uses to put out a terrific welcome for those who attend from out of town. Next up on the curling ice is the annual oilpersons' bonspiel.

The annual Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction will take place March 15 at the Unity Community Centre. Tickets are only $25 a person and include a dinner, live auction, silent auction and raffles. Tickets are available at North West Terminal and Cinema Satellite.

None of the visitors who came to town for provincial curling, a provincial hockey game or anything else ever said, small town shopping means limited choices. It was a pleasure to hear of the accolades given regarding our hotels, our eating establishments and our shopping variety as visitors enjoyed a taste of Unity's hospitality. I bet they are returning home and telling others "Come and discover the opportUNITY in Unity!"

Will March come in like a lamb or a lion? That may well be the next hot topic on coffee row.

Olympic mania is still the talk of the town knowing that the event is nearing an end. Those rowers who are avid curling fans have been enjoying both local and televised curling events and the chances to discuss those men sweeping the house clean. The local provincial hockey quests have also been on the discussion table. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week.