The luck of the Irish to ya! Keep it green and keep it clean as you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Thursday, the museum hosts a St. Patrick’s Day supper followed by the annual Ducks Unlimited auction and banquet Saturday. Also this weekend is the ladies’ bonspiel.
March 6, I had the honour to be recognized at the Celebrate Unity evening for exemplary service in volunteering for the community. The Unity Chamber of Commerce hosts a gala evening every March to recognize new businesses, retiring managers, host committees for community events as well as exemplary service awards. I feel most humbled and grateful for the nomination and award I was given. Thank you to the host committee for such a memorable evening.
The Unity Music Festival received an award for 90 years of operation, the longest running music festival in Saskatchewan. Some UMFA committee members have been on the committee for more than 20 years. This committee is currently working on the finishing touches for the fesival coming up April 3-9.
Barbara Risling recently celebrated her 106th birthday. Barbara, formerly a resident of Scott, celebrated with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with friends and family. Her sons Gil and Bill entertained guests as both men are talented musicians. Barbara and her boys were featured on a CTV Instagram page.
Congratulations to Karl and Ellen Bloder who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 8.
Unity residents voted in support of Wilkie for the Hockeyville contest. Now we all wait to see if these efforts have paid off and if Wilkie will be in the final two.
Richardson Pioneer donated $10,000 to the Unity Fire Department to complete their purchase of a side by side ATV, which will be assist members who respond to calls in rural areas that may contain pasture or uncertain ground. This unit will be used for scouting the area to locate large rocks that could cause damage to the fire truck entering the scene. This unit is equipped with a water tank, pump and nozzle that can be used to douse brush or grass fires in hard to reach areas.
The UCHS girls’ basketball team’s annual pink game/home tournament raised more than $5,000 for breast cancer. Students hosted a bake sale, sold hoops for hope T-shirts and collected donations. The senior girls’ team competed at conference playoffs this past weekend and the senior boys play this weekend. With basketball winding down, badminton is on the upswing, as are track practices for this upcoming season.
The school took part in We Day on March 15 and are actively soliciting entries for their ACTIVATE campaign. The drama will present their productions to the public March 27 and at the regional drama festival April 7-8.
Unity Public School enjoyed a visit from Skate Canada, as the Saskatchewan branch team talked to kids about nutrition, fitness and overall wellness when participating in competitive sports. The Division 2 students also had great fun at their school bonspiel March 10.
St. Peter’s School is actively involved in their faith studies during this season of Lent. The AR Reading program is also very much in high gear.
Ball registration has taken place and, once the ice is out, the spring workouts will begin in the arena until the diamonds are ready.
Tickets are on sale for the Little Theatre Company’s live production of Drinking Habits. Friday, March 31 will include an appetizer night while Saturday, April 1 will feature a dessert theater with refreshment bar open both nights. Happy hour is at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. Proceeds from these productions are going to KC Rescue and the Unity Community Resource Centre. Tickets are only $20 and available at the UCRC and Guy’s Furniture.
Coffee row folks are speculating about spring. After some beautiful spring-like weather, the blast of winter March 6 and 7 renewed conversation on when and how spring will arrive. The flashback to last year’s tinder dry spring conditions that resulted in extreme fire hazards, as well as the enormous fire in Fort McMurray, has folks wondering what Mother Nature will have in store in 2017. Of course the continued stream of activities and events in Unity this March keep “rowers” reviewing and anticipating events being held or still to come. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
