Sept. 1 is officially back to school day in Unity. That means drivers should ensure the speed limits in school zones are adhered to and that they take a little extra time around our schools, keeping a watchful eye for excited children crossing the streets, busy moms getting kids loaded and unloaded and minding the bus zones.
While we are on the topic of safety, let鈥檚 be sure to take an extra breath and moment of patience when encountering farm equipment and RVs on the highways this long weekend, as we want all to arrive alive. Patience is the key when travelling at any time, but especially more so on a busy traffic weekend.
Unity Public School welcomes a new educational assistant, Michelle Kowerchuk, who will be joining them from North Battleford. UPS also has a new teacher, Shannon Ochs, from Wilkie. There will also be some changes in the classrooms. As the student population continues to grow, UPS has had to be creative in finding ways to add classrooms in the least disruptive way possible. This school year, the classrooms and teachers will be as follows: pre-kindergarten (a.m. and p.m.) 鈥� Mrs. Sarah Natske; kindergarten (two classes) 鈥� Mrs. Jenna Carlton;聽 Grade 1Z 鈥� Ms. Glenna Zamulinski; Grade 1P 鈥� Mrs. Jenna Pool; Grade 2P 鈥� Ms. Kari Poppleton/Ms. Kerri Koback; Grade 2/3 鈥� Ms. Janel Miller/Ms. Kerri Koback; Grade 3 鈥� Mrs. Kathy Soloski; Grade 4T 鈥� Mrs. Janelle Tyler; Grade 4O 鈥� Mrs. Shannon Ochs; Grade 5 鈥� Mrs. Lori May; Grade 6 鈥� Mr. Charles Jedlicka/Mrs. Janice Hepting/Mrs. Karalyn Brown. A Grade 2/3 split will be needed in order to decrease class sizes and have a more consistent homeroom teacher with the class. This will eliminate the need for more than 30 students in a class or having more than four teachers in one grade (except for; Grade 6).
A school community council Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast will be hosted Sept. 9 starting at 8 a.m.
At St. Peter鈥檚 School appreciation, is expressed to Father Greg for his time and dedication. Also, thanks to the Knights of Columbus and CWL for both financial and spiritual support.
Unity Composite High School welcomes back a full house once. A whole new big class of Grade 7s replaces the departing Grade 12s. On the agenda right off the bat will be volleyball tryouts, signup for SADD and SLC and the casting for the winter drama production. Welcome week activities will soon be underway, too.
UCHS Warrior football was on the field all week in preparation for their season in the nine-man category. The Unity Minor Football program is also back in action.
The Unity Farmers鈥� Market is in operation for three more weeks at the Legion Hall Fridays from 2-5 p.m. The Unity Museum season is also coming to a close. The museum committee takes a short hiatus, but will soon be planning for their weekly Sunday brunches.
Register now for the fun day of golf Sept. 10 with a 10 a.m. start. Proceeds are to the new hall committee. Nine hole-in-one prizes worth more than $50,000 are offered along with plenty of other prizes. Entries must be received by Sept. 8 at the Unity Golf Club.
If you have a classic, muscle or specialty car or motorcycle bring it on down to the Delta Co-op food store for their annual 鈥渟how and shine鈥� event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Lions Club will also be hosting a barbecue. Entries are free, viewing is free and there are plenty of prizes to be won.
Sept. 18 is the annual Candace Heitt Memorial run. If you haven鈥檛 registered yet, make sure you get yours in by calling or dropping into Heitt鈥檚 Plumbing or Hair Accents.
As garden produce and canning is at a peak, remember the upcoming fall fair and trade show set for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Coffee row folks seem to be back to regular numbers now that summer is over. There is no lack of topics with harvest in full swing, the Jays enjoying another successful season and the Rider drama still unfolding. It鈥檚 always amazing to see what a group of people can come up with and/or resolve over a simple cup of coffee, shared company and a few laughs. In an age old clich茅 I say to you 鈥渞owers,鈥� keep on, keeping it on! So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
