With such a variety of weather in January, folks are hoping for some more stability from Old Man Winter and Mother Nature for February.
Unity was abuzz with excitement when Long Term Care residents and staff as well as doctors and nurses received COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 22 and 23. With vaccinations underway, we can only hope that program combined with increased vigilance by residents will continue to pave the way for a break in COVID craziness.
Happy birthday to my niece, Janelle. She starts off the February birthday frenzy that our two families experience that will include seven birthdays overall.
Even though the arena is not the same as it was last year at this time, there is still some activity. Unity Minor Hockey president, Dan Feser, says he is proud of how players have persevered and coaches have continued to make hockey fun and engaging for the participants. There is also public skating and shinny time available but must be booked through the online booking system. Arena staff continue to provide a fresh facelift to the inside with paint projects and other minor fine tuning.
Unity Sports Wall of Fame mourns the loss of three inducted members in the builders’ category, lost in the last month of 2020 and first month of 2021.
Ed Prediger was a dedicated volunteer for hockey in Unity for more than 45 years, most notably of the Unity Miners.
Oscar Housen was a longtime volunteer and umpire for Unity Minor Ball and continued as a booster and supporter for the program long after he retired from the plate. He was also a longtime Lions and Legion member, blood donor and overall community ambassador and volunteer.
Adolf Fischer was a founding member of the Unity Minor Hockey executive, served as goal judge for many years and was also president of the Wild Goose Hockey League and SWHL along with many years on the Unity Miners executive. Fischer was best known behind the plate for many years of serving as umpire for men’s and ladies’ fastball in both Unity and across the province, in addition to working at summer games, Western Canadians and national events.
The Town of Unity outlined some clarification on fees as part of residents’ then quarterly, now monthly, utility bills, noting recycling fees will increase by $3 in 2021. Good news for residents is no new taxes for 2021. People are welcome to contact any councillor, the mayor or the town office for questions or concerns on town matters.
If you aren’t following Mayor Sharon Del Frari’s Facebook page, you should be. She provides regular live updates about various issues that pertain to residents. She is happy to report the water meter replacement program is almost complete and thanks everyone for their co-operation in getting this task done.
Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
