The plethora of fallen leaves is leaving no doubt we are into fall. But with warm temperatures adding to the beauty, we can enjoy this autumn season.
Approximately 90 kids are divided into teams and coaches are assigned leading to the first ever three on three hockey tournament that runs to Oct. 14. This is a great opportunity for players to get in hockey shape both physically and mentally before their upcoming season.
Sept. 30, the Unity Warriors took on John Paul II under the lights. They were hoping to improve their 3-1 record, but settled for a tie. That leaves the Warriors with only two games ahead to advance to playoffs.
Salute to Seniors Week was full of activity, including events hosted by both elementary schools. St. Peter's School held a tea, The Delta Co-op served complimentary coffee and goodies and the New Horizons held a potluck luncheon to celebrate their senior successes.
For the first time ever booths for last weekend's trade show were sold out in three weeks, meaning 60 businesses and services were on display at the local arena. Visitors toured the booths on the curling rink arena floor and a bevy of fall fair displays in the upper hall of the community centre. There was also food on the menu for the two-day event, including a pancake breakfast sponsored and served up by Delta Co-op and Unity Credit Union.
The Unity Ag Society was happy the 101st edition of this event was a success in terms of displays and the number of visitors.
Unity hosted the Battlewest District cross-country meet Oct. 6.
Warriors volleyball had a great weekend. Senior boys earned bronze at their tournament in Bethlehem High School in Saskatoon. Senior girls played an eight-game marathon at their University of Sask. tournament and were happy to place in the consolation side. The junior boys travelled to Macklin and, although they did not make playoffs, coaches were happy with the great strides they made. Junior girls attended the annual Maidstone mega-volley and were pleased their fourth placed earned out of 24 teams in attendance. Volleyball will have a much deserved rest this Thanksgiving weekend and then gear up again for the final tournaments leading into conference play downs later this month.
The Unity Miners senior hockey club is holding their camp Oct 4, 7, 8 and 11 at 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The team is hoping to host return players as well as see some new faces to fill some gaps left by departing players.
Sperle's Tire, a family owned and operated business, is celebrating 40 years in business and Unity. Owners Pat and Melissa Sperle, as well as their staff, will be on hand to greet the public and let them know about all their business has to offer, as well as thanking the community for their support over the last 40 years.
Unity curling club will hold registration Oct. 18 and 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the club. The curling club offers Tuesday and Thursday night league nights, as well as Wednesday night super league. There is a host of bonspiels lined up for this season.
St. John's Anglican Church is hosting a garage and craft sale and farmers' market at the church. Tables can be rented for $10. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. Call Val Middleton at 228-4536 to book a table.
The fall supper circuit will begin soon as Cut Knife has already had one. In Unity the United Church will host a supper Oct. 23.
The 14th annual "Dance for the Health of it" will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 11 p.m. with Dusty Rose providing the music. Proceeds are always distributed to community projects. The supper will be at 6 p.m. and tickets are available from Peter Gartner 228-3847 or Cliff Whitfield at 228-3753.
Unity Credit Union is holding their 70th anniversary gala Thursday, Oct. 20 at the community centre with supper and entertainment. Tickets are available at Unity and Tramping Lake branches.
Voters in Unity must remember there are two vacant council seats up for grabs with a handful of candidates hoping to win their chance to represent the taxpayers on council. Make sure to exercise your rights by casting a ballot at the town office. Advance poll is Oct. 19 and regular voting stars at 9 a.m. Oct. 26
Unity's Little Theatre is in the final stages of preparation for their upcoming production Acting Funny, written and directed by Roxanne Mamer. Dinner theatres are on the evenings of Nov. 4 and 5. Tickets and can be picked up at KC Rescue or by calling Rose Mauthe at 228-2579. KC Rescue is the benefactor of this event as part of their ongoing fundraising efforts.
Coffee row folks are chatting about the never ending topic of the Riders and their season, especially the second serious butt kicking they took at McMahon Stadium at the hands of the Stampeders. The sunny weather that is helping along the harvest season always brings a flurry of coffee talk, especially when it is helpful in aiding the completion of the harvest but worrisome in knowing that the prairie is dry. Last week we all saw what those conditions can produce. Again you can see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week
