You know how to make December a whole lot more fun? Support one of the many events being hosted in our community.
This Saturday the annual scoring night for the Unity Wildlife Federation starts at 5 p.m. The $5 admission at the door includes lunch, and refreshments will be available. This event is in preparation for the annual wildlife awards and supper Feb. 4.
Have you picked up your tree from the Lions Christmas tree lot yet? You can find the sellers in the entry of the Delta Co-op food store while the tree selection is kept cold outside in the former hardware fenced space.
Winter Wonderland held on Dec. 1 was another fun, festive event that kicks off Christmas. Multiple events were held on Main Street that offered something for everyone including two decorating stations, sales, promotions, hot chocolate, demonstrations, sleigh rides and much more.
You know another great place to go to get into the Christmas spirit is church. The season of Advent is now being recognized at all of our community churches and the message, music and fellowship you will experience is sure to get you centred for this Christmas season.
The annual Rider Touchdown Lottery included a big winner from Unity. Pat and Wanda Gumpinger won a 2016 Buick Encore which they picked up in Regina Nov. 29th. The Gumpingers are active Rider fans and have been supporting the team through this lottery for some time. The win came on Pat’s birthday making it an extra special surprise. Scott Gilbert won a Bose radio and speaker system in the lottery.
The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Cash lottery included multiple bonus prizes of $1,000. Four winners from Unity were Mary Leeson, Richard Sword, Janice Leeso and Sherry Sword.
St. Peter’s School students have been working hard at developing the skills they need to be successful lifelong learners. Everyone has been working on pre- and post-assessments, learning new and exciting ways to become great readers and engaging in educational opportunities that students will remember for years to come. The teachers have started the big undertaking of the Christmas concert.
At Unity Public School, staff and students will get to enjoy a Christmas dinner Dec. 13 thanks to the school community council. Preparations are also underway for their Christmas carnival.
At UCHS, Roasting Thor will be performed Dec. 13 and 15, with dessert served at the final performance. Warrior football held their wind up banquet and awards. Most improved player was a tie awarded to Marlo Beunaventura and Tony Horner, both demonstrating their commitment to improvements that benefited their team all season.
Top offensive player was quarterback Dakota Kloster, who played his first year in this position and was a threat both in throwing the ball and running it.
The Heart and Soul Award was earned by Drew Horner who played both sides of the ball, played while injured and never gave up his resolve to be the best player he could be all season.
Carter Acton was named most valuable player. He had some highlight reel plays all season firing up the offense whenever he was on the field.
Top lineman was Adam Baker, who transitioned to defence this year and the team is looking forward to having him for another year in a Warriors uniform.
Rookie of the year was Caden Lewin. This Grade 9 player was often lined up against older, larger and heavier players, but he was never fazed and committed to his role each and every time he was on the field.
Top defensive player was Drayton Lauinger, making him a two-time winner of this award.
Graduating players were recognized for their contributions to this year’s Warriors — Keegan Woodhouse, Austin Fluney from Luseland, Dakota Kloster, Damien Bowey, Tony Horner and Justin Rewerts. All senior players were acknowledged for their leadership, commitment and production on the field.
The rink is kept busy with hockey tournaments on weekends with novice last weekend and initiation and atom scheduled for January. The midget AA team sits second in their league.
You can register now for the annual Boxing Day funspiel at the Unity Curling Club by calling 306-228-2212. You can also enter to win a Rider ice bucket full of goodies by taking a photo of yourself at the rink in a crazy or ugly Christmas sweater. The pictures will be posted on the club’s Facebook page. All ages can enter and the draw will take place Dec. 20.
When you are out doing your Christmas shopping why not get something a little extra for those families who could use a hand this holidays? Contribute at the many drop off depots for the Secret Santa campaign. Contact committee members Sharon Riou at 306-228-4264 or Bea Stephenson at 306-228-2494, if you want to submit a name of a family or individual who could use a hand this Christmas. Come out and lend a hand by assembling hampers Dec. 21 at St. Peter’s Hall.
Coffee row folks cannot even keep up with all the activity in Unity this December. It certainly brings additional smiles and laughter as “rowers” review the latest and greatest in festive fun in our community. Action at both the hockey and curling rink is sure to make an appearance on the topic table, too. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
