Mid July and concerns have not subsided for this year’s crop season. In 2012 we were flooding from a winter laden with snow and, in 2013, it seemed the tap would never shut off. This year, not so much.
Rain dances, people; we need some rain dances. Or everyone go wash your car; that always seems to work. Crops and hay season are adversely affected. Farming doesn’t just affect the farmer folks. Let’s be supportive. As well the fire hazards have not subsided. Mother Nature is definitely dishing out the challenges.
It’s finally here! This weekend the ball diamonds will play host to the co-hosted provincial event that will include the Unity Bantam A Cardinals boys’ baseball provincial championship along with the Junior B ladies’ fastball UK Royals team looking for yet another provincial title that could advance them to Western Canadian Championships in Surrey, B.C. in August.
The Royals are three-peat provincial title holders and have carried a big target on their backs all season, winning or placing runner-up at every event they took part in. There will be plenty of ball games played at the diamonds, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Friday with both home teams playing their first game immediately following the joint opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Lots of extras at this event include guaranteed 50/50 pots both Friday and Saturday; as well as a booth with lots of homemade goodness – rumours of pie and perogies.
Congratulations to the last of the minor softball teams who competed at their provincial championships last weekend, July 10. The peewee B team competed in Saskatoon, winning the provincial title. The midget B team travelled all the way to Estevan to compete for their title but did not win.
The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre will host activities July 20 to 24 recognizing Drowning Prevention Week. Actitivies will include important rescue demonstrations in a mock accident scenario, showcasing the practical training lifeguards undergo. The lifeguards themselves are also cooking up a barbecue July 21 along with their swim for life challenge.
Come and support these young people in their quest to educate our swimmers on the importance of water safety.
The pool continues to be the hot spot during these warm summer days. Swimmers are loving the features of the new pool and the lifeguards are kept busy with lessons, aquasizes, early morning lane swim as well as public swimming.
After enduring a wet July 1 celebration, the museum continues to encourage folks to take part in their activities in its 35th anniversary year, as well as encouraging them to bring visiting friends and family by for a visit.
There are still a number of projects the museum committee could still use some volunteer help on, so why not consider donating an hour or more to help this small group keep our museum in the pristine condition we are accustomed to. Many hands make light work.
The museum is open seven days a week from 2 – 5 p.m. Not only is Scotty the T.Rex exhibit here all summer but each Thursday the Adanac hall plays host to the Unity farmers market where a dozen or more vendors bring their homegrown or homemade products that so far have included fresh baking, farm fresh eggs, clothing and now some garden produce. It’s a great way to support our local producers while enjoying local, at home products.
The Unity Golf Club is another active recreation venue holding regular men’s and ladies’ night events. As well, they will hold a number of tournaments this summer but there are still plenty of tee times for those who like to get out on the links. Consider this as one of the things to do with visiting friends and family.
Don’t forget to support your local businesses this summer. Just because you are heading out of town for vacation doesn’t mean you can’t buy your supplies in town, supporting those businesses that sponsor and support so many activities and events right here in town. Always plenty of free parking space to be had along with cheerful, hometown help with whatever it is you may need. And, there have been some terrific sales to take advantage of. Return your support to those businesses that support our community, our community groups and activities all year long.
Did you know there is a new spa downtown that offers a number of services such as a dental hygienist, a hair dresser, esthetician services and much more? Check it out.
The Unity Community Daycare Corp. is recruiting for an executive director for the brand new daycare soon to open in Unity. Folks here know, as well as those relocating to our community, that daycare spaces were fairly full and another option was needed. Email [email protected] if you need more information.
The Unity Senior Cardinals are still in the hunt for a provincial spot and have had a great season so far. Come and support these boys of summer at the Cardinals’ diamond.
Unity received yet another big hockey announcement so a committee was quickly formed to host a big ticket hockey event Nov. 27. More details will follow; watch for them.
Coffee row folks are hopeful for tonight’s home game of the Riders. Change has been a sad part of this season with some substantial injuries week one; fans are remaining positive and hopeful that the injury woes are over. Waves and sporadic rains are definitely discussed as concerns are prevalent for this year’s crop season. And those long-standing northern fires are certainly still a discussion on the topic table, sadly. As well fans of local ball teams also discuss the provincial quests at the topic table. So you keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
