Eileen Fountain, retired branch manager for CIBC Radisson, presented a cheque for $500 to Don Harris, chairperson for the Radisson Communiplex Committee Inc. Donations of $500 were also presented to the Radisson Recreation Association by Marcy Harris, branch manager at Radisson and to the Radisson Curling Club by Doreen Froom, retired CIBC employee. The funds are from the CIBC Retiree and Employee Volunteer Program. CIBC says the program鈥檚 goal is to make a lasting difference through corporate donation, sponsorships and volunteer spirit of employees with a focus on kids, cures and community.
The Borden Friendship Club held their August potluck supper and birthday celebration Aug. 31 in the Borden Community Centre with more than 45 members and guests present, along with 20 from Rosthern, who were providing the entertainment for the evening. After a bountiful supper, the candles were lit on the cakes brought by Claudia Dyck and Jean Hryniuk. The candles were blown out by Cheryl Larner, Reuben Derksen and Donald Dyck.
The Rosthern Playgroup then acted out a comical play, Wanted 鈥� A Housekeeper. Two older bachelors are tired of housekeeping and they are getting on each other鈥檚 nerves. They decide to put an ad in the local paper for a housekeeper. The first applicant could cook only cabbage soup and fried pork, but would do no dishes. A woman with an over-active son was next, and he was wrecking everything, Gertie was next and wanted them to take her out to dine and dance. She could use a can opener, but that鈥檚 all. The next applicant was deaf and聽 her three husbands had all died of stomach trouble, but her cooking was improving. The last one stopped in to ask directions, but they both wanted her and she didn鈥檛 want to be a housekeeper. The bachelors decided to buy a car, socialize more, get new clothes, eat out in town and maybe look the widow ladies over.
There are a few new faces at the Borden School this year, with Kimberley Picard and Jenn Doratti teaching Grade 1 and 2, Mackenzie Fisher in middle years and high school and Allison Dyck in elementary. The principal is Mitch Luiten, administrative assistant is Angelena Likan, kindergarten teacher is Jackie Locke and Grade 3 and 4 teacher is Terri Troupe-Logue, who also handles special education. Baylee Gabora returns to Grade 5 and 6, Shaun Dyck teaches in middle years and high school and educational associates are Linda Yuskiw (also librarian) and Sheri Sutherland. Kelly Bararuk teaches SWEEP, Darcy Rathgeber is counsellor, Marylee Mikituk is custodian and Adam Stresel teaches band at Borden, with division band taught by Will Martin. The bus drivers are Peter Thiessen, Perry Nicol, Penny Fairbrother and Randy Swan, the band bus driver.
At present students are training for cross-country running and volleyball practices are starting. Kindergarten orientation is Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. and classes start Sept. 12. The Terry Fox Run is at 8:50 a.m. Sept. 19.
The Borden Dance Club is starting up again and classes start Sept.19. Action Bowl will be starting with the Fall League on Sept. 19. For information or to register call the village office at 306-997-2134
The Borden Library holds moms and tots story time the first Wednesday of every month in the library at 10:30 a.m. The library hold a Dessert of the Month draw every month and winning for August was Jennifer Faith.
Affinity Credit Union held a 50/50 draw over the summer with proceeds to renovations at the Borden Community Centre and the winner of $97 was David Parchoma of Borden.
The end of the month is Borden鈥檚 annual threshing day and roast beef supper. The date is Saturday, Sept. 24 at the site two miles north of the Borden Cemetery. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the parade is at noon. There will be a cook car open and threshing and other demonstrations will take place. The Borden Museum will be open. Organizers will make a draw for 50/50 cash at the supper. Judging of the largest beets and cabbages will take place Sept. 23 at the hall at 6:30 p.m. The winning vegetables will be on display in the seniors鈥� room during the supper. The supper is at 5 p.m. (or earlier) with ticket sales starting at 4 p.m. in the seniors鈥� room (east door entrance).
