September has everyone back in the swing of things with school starting Sept. 2 and many organizations and events back from the summer hiatus.
Saturday Delta Coop is hosting a "show and shine" in their parking lot. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be alongside a barbecue hosted by the local Lions Club. There will be antique cars, muscle cars, and some new models - something for everyone. If you haven't booked your spot yet, contact Marvin at 306-228-3031
Also on Saturday is the Fun Day Golf Tournament, to benefit the new hall committee fundraising initiative. Play starts at 10 a.m, with registration at 9 a.m. Contact 306-228-3688.
This Sunday in Unity, despite participation dropping every year for a variety of reasons, organizers host the annual September Terry Fox Walk dedicated to fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation as well as honouring Terry Fox. There are two registration times - 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration will once again be held at the Anglican Church Hall at 200 - 3rd Ave. E.
Organizer Val Middleton has pledge sheets for anyone who wants to fundraise but Val says it would be nice to have people do something as simple as what Terry asked of his fellow Canadians and donate a dollar or whatever they feel they can give.
A five-kilometre route is suggested by organizers, however, if there are folks training and have their own favourite route they are free to use it as well. Middleton says she does need to know who is participating for a number of reasons.
Sunday is also an opportunity to show your appreciation and respect for our local legion by participating in their "Decoration Day" at the Unity Pleasantview Cemetery at 2 p.m. with a tea to follow at the Unity Legion Hall.
Congratulations to the organizers and participants of the Atton's Lake "Swing for a Cure" golf fundraiser to benefit breast cancer charities. A total of $53,000 was raised largely because of 11 participants who took part in the head shaving challenge raking in more than $18,000 of this total. This was the 10th year for this event and 176 golfers took part.
School is back in session. Sept. 2, school zones were full of buses and traffic as well as kids lugging their back to school supplies into the schools.
UPS will see a couple of staff changes as Mrs. Tyler had a baby boy this summer and Mrs. Keller has moved onto another school. The SCC will host a "welcome back" pancake breakfast Friday from 8 - 9 a.m. in the courtyard of UPS. All parents and students are welcome to enjoy a free breakfast.
St. Peter's school will see a new guy in the principal's desk as Tyson Volk takes over the helm from a now retired, Mr. Wilgenbusch. There will be three new faces at St. Peter's school this fall, and they include a new Grade 5 teacher, Amy Noseworthy. We will also have two new educational assistants, Jordyn Risling and Sandi Volk.
UCHS will start the school year without long time principal Maureen Robertson who retired in June. Ruth Cey will take over the principal's desk after serving as vice-principal the last several years. Ken Parker will assume the vice-principal duties. A new class of Grade 12s will begin their senior year and a near record high class of 55 students will begin their high school life as they migrate from their respective elementary schools into Grade 7. UCHS sports start with a bang with Warrior football and volleyball beginning their seasons as school resumes. UCHS has welcome week activates planned for mid-September.
Minor hockey registration has taken place and "3 on 3" hockey is slated to begin Sept. 29. Check out the website www.unityminorhockey.com.
Unity Minor Football is also back in action with both flag and tackle divisions on the go. Teams are lined up for a season of skill development taking place in both practices and games. The annual Unity minor football day is slated for Sept. 20 at Warrior Field.
Applications for the annual trade show, taking place Oct. 3 and 4 are being accepted. Contact Irene at 306-228-3702. Fall Fair booklets are now available to pick up for these entries. If you are wanting to book a table you must contact 306-228-3702.
Candace Heitt Memorial Marathon is Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Unity Golf Course. Registration forms are available at Heitt's Plumbing, Cross Fit and Hair Accents. Contact 306-228-7826.
The Unity and District Chamber of Commerce is inviting all Unity and area business owners and managers to a "Networking Social" Sept. 15. You don't need to be a chamber member to attend. Burgers, salads and refreshments are only $5 with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Adanac Hall on the museum grounds. Contact Helena at 306-228-8780 to reply so they know how much food to prepare for. It will be a great opportunity to mix, mingle and network with fellow business folks.
It's not just kids that are jumping back into activities this fall. In Unity adults can sign up for such classes as Pilates, contact 306-228-7838 or CrossFit, contact 306-228-2100. I haven't heard yet about yoga restarting however you can contact the Town of Unity.
Coffee row simply had the biggest smiles and happiest of conversations starting Aug. 28 when it was learned that legendary hero, Weston Dressler, was coming back to the Riders. Harvest predictions and calculations are also busy table topics as the wisdom and experience only known in community coffee tables can assess this year's crop production. You can bet that discussion also includes the many activities and organizations that have reconvened this fall. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week.
