Al and Denise Nichol are running in Relay for Life in Aidrie, Alta., in aid of cancer research, June 15, along with Al and Denise's children, siblings and their children, in memory of her parents Nettie and Ken White, who passed away in 2012. Their team name is Baba White Sheep and the morning of April 20, it was free coffee and daffodil donuts at the Art and Eatery with donations of over $500 raised going to the relay and cancer research.
Congratulations to Emma Prescesky in Grade 10 at Borden School, who placed fourth in the Lions district speak-offs at Rosthern April 18. Emma is going on to compete at Yorkton at the Lions International Conference June 8, along with three other winners, with accommodations paid for by Lions International.
A presentation was made in Radisson April 17 to Rick Hawes from the Yellowhead Highway Association. Rick received the Builder of the Yellowhead Award for promoting the Town of Radisson on the Yellowhead website. Don Grimble and John Wojcicki of Edmonton stopped in on their way to the 67th annual conference in Russell, Man., to present the plaque to Rick. You can go to www.yellowheadit.com to view parks and sites along the Yellowhead in the four western provinces.
Radisson TOPS SK5243 held their installation of officers and awards ceremony April 18 in the Radisson town office, along with their meeting and a salad luncheon. Installed as officers for 2013-14 were leader Lorraine Olinyk, co-leader Shirley Whitt, secretary Jean Sawchyn, treasurer Tina Hessell and weight recorders Doris Hamp and Doreen Parker. The outgoing officers were acknowledged, who were all the same except for Shirley taking over from Evelyn Schultz. Officer charms were given to each officer and a small gift of appreciation.
KOPS alumni were honored with a yellow rose, KOPS charm and numerals. Receiving her eight-year was Doris, Doreen four years and Evelyn two years. Special award charms were given to Doris and Tina who each walked 600 miles in 2012, to Tina for sending cards to members, Doris a certificate and pin for perfect resume, to Doreen for being at or below goal all year and for faithful attendance and setting up for meetings. Doris received a certificate and pin as well as a charm for a perfect resume. The Miss Incentive Award was voted on and the recipient was Doreen. The members closed the ceremony with a re-dedication pledge.
Saskatoon Health Region held a Forever ... in motion information and exercise session April 16 in the Borden Seniors' Room with 15 out to hear Kereen Lazurko, recreational therapist, explain what the program was about and the benefits. She was also looking for volunteers to take training and lead an in motion exercise group in Borden for those 50-plus.
Some facts are: 72 per cent of falls occur in and round seniors' homes; one out of three older adults over the age of 65 will fall this year; 95 per cent of hip fractures are caused by falls of older adults; 40-50 per cent of older adults in hospital require longer stays; six per cent of hospitalizations due to older adults falls result in death.
Exercise helps to prevent falls by improving strength, balance and co-ordination. She listed benefits of doing physical activity. Risks of not being in motion include many diseases, premature death and it has the same effect as smoking a pack a day. She also showed two types of poles - urban poling and nordic walking which can be used for balance or exercising, similar to skis, and said where they can be bought in Saskatoon.
The door prize of a T-shirt went to Gary Palmer and coffee and cookies were served to those in attendance.
A baby shower was held April 21 at the home of Tara Burletoff for the new twins - Anton and Brielle - born to Jessica and Gerson Urbina of Borden. There were over 20 in attendance to play games and socialize. In a paired game where dolls had to be diapers with each person only using one hand and Jessica had to wear oven mitts, she was the fastest. Jackie Meister read a poem.
The many beautiful and useful gifts were opened and admired by Jessica, her mother Kathy and Gerson's mother Mrs. Urbina. Every five minutes or so a timer went off and whose ever gift was being unwrapped had to give Jessica some advice on parenting. Jessica thanked everyone for coming, for all the gifts and said how blessed she is to live in such a caring community. A light lunch was served with punch.
Action Bowl held their annual banquet and awards night April 19 in the Borden Community Centre with close to 80 in attendance. Kendal Redhead, bowling alley operator, was master of ceremonies for the awards and silent auction. There were 46 bowlers in the winter league and three of the Grade 9 and 10 students were involved in helping out with kindergarten to Grade 6 bowlers every week - 17 in total. The students along with bowlers raised $445 to bring glow bowling to the Borden lanes. Jackie Meister, on behalf of the BCCPC committee, donated $1,000 to the cause.
The door prize was won by Ruth Hosegood. Happy Birthday was sung to Louise Clark who went on to win the 50/50 jackpot of $140. Kendall, Cael and Chloey had made mini bowling pins to give to everyone.
The champions for the fall 55-plus league were the Dandelions -Florence Neufeld, Jean Hryniuk, Lorraine Olinyk, Anne Palmer and Debbie Ramage. For roll-offs it was the Buttercups - Lorraine, Jean H, Darlene Penner, Anne Brand and Irene Krivoshein. High averages in 55-plus were Florence (154) and Clayton Clark (131).
In mixed league the champions were Turkey Hunters - Ivan and Ilene Youchezin, Brenda Roberts and Mandy and Ian Tracksell. Roll-off winners were Pookie Bear and Friends - Shaun, Nathan and Justin Barth, Karen Buckingham, Kandice Brandrick and David Dolsen. High averages were Karen (157) and Ian (189).
In the winter league for 55-plus the league champs and roll-off winners were Dandelions with Jean Sawchyn instead of Debbie. High averages were Lorraine (160) and Clayton (135). In mixed league, champs were Turkey Hunters and Roll-Offs were won by Dizzy Ducks - Jamie Brandrick, Dave Buckingham, Misty Hinz and Kurtis and Kodie Domak. High averages were Mandy (160) and Ian (187).
Kendall gave mini pins to many fun bowlers: best helpers - her kids Chloey and Cael, best quote - Al Carnahan, best coach - Edna Carnahan, quietest - Delbert Enns, most prepared - Audrey Duda, most excuses - Gerry Duda, hungriest - Doreen Parker, queen of the two-pins - Kay Leech, best recruiter - Helen Sutherland, biggest troublemaker - Ida Muller, happiest - Jackie Meister, most determined - Annette Nesbitt, best assortment of hats - Ferne Hebig, on most vacations - Helen Beaudry, wealth of useless knowledge - Donavon Hebig, most missed bowler when she moves to the city - Ruth Hosegood and most consistent - Judy Dyck.
Turkey pins for three strikes in a row were awarded to Deidre Hebig, David Dolsen and Kurtis Domak. Winning the jar of candies for closest guess was Annette Nesbitt who guessed 76; the number was 77. The village presented Kendall with a bouquet of flowers and thanked her for all her efforts to revitalize bowling and to encourage the youth to bowl. Then the silent auction was closed and everyone was told what they had won for their bidding.
