In the old normal, we would be excitedly sharing our enthusiasm for spring and all of the wonderful things upcoming in May, including outdoor and planting activity. Our new normal, while it still may include outdoors, is more limited while we maintain social distancing protocols.
Thankfully our greenhouse was deemed an essential service, but you will need to check their Facebook page or call them for details. Gardening will be more important than ever this year, folks, as we have seen the demand for produce in our stores resulting in some shortfalls.
The Unity quilters raffled off a quilt they created earning a remarkable $5,000 and splitting the funds between the Unity food bank and the Unity hospital auxiliary.
Loraas has reported some issues with people putting non-recycle material in their blue bins, contaminating the whole load, which had to be taken to a landfill. Even with normal recycling options closed, like Sarcan, the Unity community resource centre and the regular diabetes truck, please be mindful of what is garbage and what is recyclable. We have just passed Earth Day, so are reminded to care for our Earth by keeping recyclables out of our garbage and limit use of plastic products.
Unity businesses are thankful to their community for “going with the flow” on new business practises during this COVID crisis. The Chamber of Commerce continues to provide updated details on support programs and resources to those businesses. Support those businesses that can still serve people even if through closed doors. Remember, these same business supports your community year round so let’s continue to support them in return.
The Unity museum is encouraging people to keep a “time capsule” of their pandemic experience to keep this history for years to come. Contact the museum by phone or through their Facebook page to learn how you can contribute to this project.
Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
