It’s the long weekend, people. Let’s remember we are sharing roads with busy farm families as well as travellers heading out to enjoy the first long weekend of summer. No need for speed, just arrive alive.
We continue to keep the Fort McMurray folks in our hearts and prayers as they will be in the rebuilding process. A big thank you to everyone for stepping up in the relief efforts to help out. The CPS guys rallied a bunch of businesses for a fundraising barbecue that raised $3,375.
UCHS student Caprice Sherwood is one of the organizers of a Fort Mac talent show fundraiser to be held next weekend. Forms were sent to all three schools for students to sign up to perform. All proceeds from the $5 admission will go to the relief fund as well as proceeds of the sale of goodies and treats made by the high school’s SLC class.
With a busy season lined up for the regional park ball diamonds, folks will notice a sloped concrete pad has been put on the side and front of the washroom facility, making it much easier to access with a wheelchair or assistance device. As well, all the diamonds were fertilized in preparation for their use from now until mid August.
The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre will open for its second season by the end of May or early June.
Summer Fun Centre, opening July 4, will once again be offered for children ages five to 10. This program offers crafts, games and activities for kids in the community centre under the guidance of summer fun centre student staff.
Organizers are busy preparing for the upcoming GPLS “pink sox” weekend the last weekend of May that includes 30 teams in four divisions. Volunteers are always needed so give Scott Gilbert a call if you can help.
St. Peter’s School field meet is set for May 6h. The band is doing a fundraiser with the booth to help pay for their expenses such as equipment maintenance and replacement and other things, so come out and support them by supporting the booth at track and field. May 31 the students in Grades 4 to 6 will travel to North Battleford for the LOCCSD track and field meet. Bravo to the Grade 6 students for their performances of Little Red Riding Hood. Desserts were delicious and the entertainment was fantastic!
UCHS has a little different look to their football and adjacent field on school grounds, as a number of football players and parents volunteered to erect a fence to prevent drivers from entering these fields not only to protect all of the programs that use this area, but to protect the fields so they can stay in the shape that is needed for these programs.
Megan Bloder was the lone UCHS student competing at provincial badminton, but results were unavailable at press time. Those students who advanced will take part in the district track meet in North Battleford May 25 and 26.
The museum will be holding opening day next weekend. Be sure you take a few minutes to attend. Volunteers and committee members work hard to keep this facility “the talk of the town” and they continue to count on and ask for support of their community to keep this historic venue in tiptop shape.
It is only a couple weeks until the annual rodeo days. Help the committee get residents and visitors excited about this annual event. Enter a float at the town office and plan your decorations for your business. Round up some ideas, western gear and enthusiasm and get ready to ride.
Coffee row folks know that over a first and second cup of java can resolve a matter of high finance, high state affairs, add in some talk of the town along with a dose of comedy, and this is what you might find at a coffee row table. Coffee is their social binder, a warmer of tongues, a stimulant of wit that makes the perfect democratic venue for these daily coffee row sessions. Topics this week included the Alberta wildfire relief effort as well as spring seeding, weather predictions, theories for this year’s Rider season as well as anticipation for all the excitement lined up at the ball diamonds this year. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
