The quilters of Radisson Lutheran St. Paul Church, who call themselves The Cotton Pickers, meet every Wednesday afternoon from October to April, and sew or quilt articles.
This past winter they made 35 girls’ dresses that will go to the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Saskatoon then on to Winnipeg and to Africa. The ladies made 45 quilts and most will go to the Lutheran World Relief to be shipped to Third World countries. The heavier ones will remain in Saskatchewan. The Radisson ladies pay the shipping of them.
They also made 15 baby quilts, sewed cloth diapers and purchased baby clothes. Fifteen new baby layettes will be shipped through Lutheran World Relief.
The group held an open house April 18 to display what they had accomplished and the close to 40 guests enjoyed lunch and beverages in the lower hall.
The Borden Friendship Club held their last bingo of the season April 18 and winning cash were Dianne Rawlyk, Fran Olzewski (twice), Pat Trischuk, Larry Trischuk (twice), Cathy Miller (twice) and Chyanne Werezak. The blackout was won by Eileen Petrun.
Action Bowl held their annual banquet and silent auction in the Borden Seniors’ Room April 21, with Carlye and Tristan Saunders and her parents Vern and Darcie catering supper.
Before Jackie Meister gave the blessing a moment of silence was held for Darlene Penner who had bowled in the fall league.
The silent auction items had been donated by bowlers and local businesses and the 50/50 draw of $59 was won by Doreen Parker.
Carlye presented certificates to league teams that bowled Tuesday morning — The Young Chicks and The Sweet Peas. Bowling in the evening were the Pin Pals and Thunderstrikes, Wednesday and Thursday evenings were the McNuggets, That’s What She Said and the Thirsty Scholars.
Kids’ bowling was hosted Tuesday afternoons for six weeks with six to 19 bowlers dropping. Kasey Saunders earned a certificate.
The only bowler getting more than 300 in a game was Kris Derbowka.
Carlye thanked everyone for their support and for the donations of silent auction items, with proceeds going to future upgrades in the bowling alley. Mayor Jamie Brandrick thanked Carlye and Tristan for their work in managing the alley this past year and for bringing in more bowlers.
The Borden Friendship Club hosted a musical afternoon April 22 in the Borden Community Centre, with the Borden Friendship Singers and Magic City Chorus providing the program. After Marlene Derbawka welcomed everyone, presentations were made to the Borden volunteer firefighters’ renovation project, with Perry Nicol from the Lions presenting $1,000 to Fire Chief Terry Tkaczyk and Eileen Petrun from the Friendship Club presenting $2,000. The Friendship Singers, with Marlene directing and Sheila Block playing the piano, entertained with four selections.
 Marlene gave a brief history of the Magic City Chorus, who are a Saskatoon Chapter of Sweet Adelines International. The 28 ladies out of their group of 40, who are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year, sang a number of songs in four part harmony. The group then sang happy birthday to anyone celebrating an April birthday. Visit their website at to learn more about them and upcoming events. Marlene announced that $806 was raised from donations at the door and this was going to the Borden firefighters, as a Sask. Lotteries grant covered the costs of the afternoon.
