Borden Lions Report: Borden Lions are pleased to report that in our 31st year, our membership has increased to 18 members. We have had a successful year also in our catering, thanks to community support. Folks realize that when they use Borden Lions' catering the proceeds are used to support our village and wherever there are people in crisis. Our emphasis is on sight-related projects but many other causes receive our help as our members decide.
We are happy to sponsor Borden's annual Service of Remembrance, Mother's Day Brunch for Diabetes, the Carol Festival and Borden School Speak-off and Peace Poster contest.
The following donations were made recently: Borden Lions post-secondary scholarship, $500; Canadian Diabetes Association, $500; Borden volunteer fire services, $500; Borden 4-H Club, $500; Borden Care Home, $200; CNIB, $200; Borden Parks and Recreation, $200, local family house fire, $250; Borden Community Centre roof fund, $500; Lions Club Foundation Guide Dogs, $300; Borden Busy Bees Pre-school, $200; Lions District 5SKN Sight and Service, $500 (funds are available on application to local families needing help); and Lions Club International Foundation, $500 (Aid to international crisis and health programs).
Thanks for making this possible: Lion Bob Wardhaugh, secretary, Borden Lions.
The Borden farmers' market started the summer season on a rainy, cool May 4 with a fairly decent turnout despite the weather. Having tables at the market were Helen Sutherland with baking; Gayle and Jesse Wensley with baking; Arlene Proctor with honey; Karen Kerr had baking and jams and jellies; Rita and Bill Shukin, Connie and Deryl Kenakin had baking, plants, jams, jellies, birdseed, crafts, bedding plants, etc.; and Lorraine Olinyk had burgers and hotdogs. The market will run Fridays until Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Borden Fire Hall.
For Mother's Day, May 13, the Borden Lions will be serving a brunch in the Borden Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with proceeds going to the Canadian Diabetes Association. In the evening the Radisson Children's Playground are holding a barbecue steak supper with potatoes, salad and dessert for $15 in the Radisson Hall, with cocktails at 5 p.m. and supper at 6 p.m. There is also a kids' supper of mac and cheese, hot dogs, veggies and dessert for only $5. Supper is by advance tickets only. Contact Michelle Nelson at 827-2120 or Marcy Harris at the Borden branch of Affinity Credit Union.
Saskatoon West School Jazz Band performed at Borden School May 9.
Borden School SRC is planning for Grades 7-12 to participate in a 30-hour famine May 11-12 to support World Vision and child hunger in third world countries.
The Grade 7 and 8 class is at the Cardboard Boat Race Challenge in Saskatoon May 11.
A track and field clinic was held May 8 at Borden. Competition starts May 16 with a 3,000 metre run at Martensville and the conference meet for Prairie Spirit School Division is at Griffith Stadium May 17. For those finishing in the top eight, the district 3,000 metres will be run May 24 while the main meet will be May 25 at Griffith Stadium.
League ball practices have started and league play will start shortly, with Borden, Radisson, Maymont and Hafford teams taking part.
The Radisson Zion Museum was presented with a cultural award by the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation April 25 in Unity. Kirk Maxwell, Barb Cousins and Norm Heibert received the Museum of the Year award from Chairperson Ollie Marciniuk. Zion is a privately owned and operated museum in Radisson and the seniors' club had nominated them for this award.
Kirk, Norm and Barb bought the Zion United Church (built in 1905) several years ago when the church closed its doors and with a lot of hard work renovated the entire building, upstairs and down. Kirk, Norm and Barb all liked to collect antiques and believing that the building was part of the town's heritage and not wanting to see it demolished, they bought it to store their collections. They bought and renovated it with their own funds and do not receive any government funding, but do have a donation bucket at the door.
They have kept the sanctuary of the church as the main centrepiece, complete with pulpit and the minister, some pews, choir ladies, children and the same pictures. The former congregation donated many of the original artifacts that are now on display. Downstairs there are rooms you would have found in the original minister's manse along with a cafe and soda fountain. You can take a tour of the museum on line at radisson.sasktelwebhosting.com and visit the barber shop, general store, doctor's office and many more attractions. The museum is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from mi- May to September from 1 - 5 p.m. and by appointment at other times. Call Norm or Barb at 827-2117 or Kirk at 827-2203.
