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Borden School held their graduation banquet and exercises in the Borden Community Centre, June 13 with six grads and 160 guests at the banquet.

The hall was beautifully decorated by the Grade 11s with the side walls covered in black and a photo gallery on one side and "The Road Ahead" in gold lettering on the opposite side. The backdrop on the stage was blue with "Grad 2014" in gold. The six chairs were covered in white with a gold band. Hanging from the ceiling was one large light and four smaller ones. Four different coloured cloths - gold, silver, black and turquoise - overlapped and intertwined to all come together at the middle light. On each side of the stage was a tall white lighted cloth pillar billowing up from the floor.

The grads entered under a lighted decorated archway, walking on turquoise rose petals, mini grad hats and 2014 symbols up to the stage. Grads and escorts entering the hall were Rebecca Cutting with Donovan Klassen, Avery Fairbrother and his escort Chelsea Brodeur, Deidre Hebig with Wyatt Piprell, Ryan Howell-Turgeon with Emma Prescesky, Myron Metanchuk with Erin Lozowchuk and Connor Wainwright with Robynn Pidwerbesky.

MCs for the program were 2013 grads Austin Dielsen and Chris Anderson. As each student entered, Principal Dean Broughton gave a bit of their history and what they plan to do after graduation. Shaun Dyck read a message from the Minister of Education Don Morgan.

Deidre Hebig gave the valedictorian's address. She spoke of the original three who went through the 13 grades - Avery, Connor and Myron - and the ones who came to Borden later - Rebecca, Ryan and herself - stating, "we will always look back on those years with many memories and have many years to look ahead down the road to things so much better."

Guest speaker was Gloria Derbowka, a retired teacher who had taught them all, saying it was a pleasure to be able to speak. She told some stories of each grad and their aspirations. The class members were always courteous, dedicated, artistic or musical, competitive; some were procrastinators and sometimes they were frustrating. Gloria congratulated those who had done well at awards night, and said now they have to prepare for the future. "Focus on the road ahead but think back to memories of your school years. The road you choose will be your choice but you and only you can make it a success. Be smart in your choice but have joy and satisfaction in what you chose."

Gloria closed with some words of wisdom, wished them good luck with exams, advised them to face the future wisely and enjoy every step of the road ahead.

Austin gave some of his memories of the six grads and gave some advice - you can't get through life alone, take risks while young, you can always say "I don't know, let me get back to you," and don't let anybody tell you that Kraft Dinner, etc., is not a legitimate meal.

A slide presentation was shown of the six grads, with photos from babyhood to graduation. Mr. Broughton handed out scrolls to each student; then everyone left the hall so it could be set up for the evening.

Each grad re-entered the hall and presented their family, friends or escort with a red rose. Then the dancing began, with first the grads and escorts, then parents and finally everyone could join in to the DJ music of Night Owl. Punch and sweets were set out by the Grade 11 parents for everyone to enjoy.

The Borden Friendship Club hosted members from Radisson and Maymont seniors' clubs June 10 in their club room, with 23 guests and 43 members from Borden enjoying a ham and scalloped potatoes meal with a variety of desserts catered to by Dianne and Ed Rawlyk. President Elizabeth Derksen welcomed everyone and thanked all those in the club who had helped prepare for the event, then gave the blessing.

Ed Neufeld was MC for the program, telling a few jokes then introducing the Sassy Sisters -Angie Wollbaum and Marion Mutala, whose mother was a Dubyk from Hafford. With Angie playing the accordion and Marion on guitar, then clackers or tambourine, they played a number of instrumentals and Marion sang many old songs from yesteryear, including some gospel songs, country and western. She also sang It's Fun to be a Ukrainian and the duo played two old-fashioned Ukrainian songs.

Three bags of goodies were drawn for, with guests Gertie Sherman, Angie Wollbaum and Marion Doell taking home the prizes. The Sassy Sisters played and sang a few more tunes before Radisson and Maymont Club thanked Borden for the great supper and evening of entertainment.

Four of the classic car buffs in Borden got together the evening of June 11, along the service road in Borden and then went cruising down the road. Graham Derbowka had his '57 Meteor, Matt Fairbrother his '58 Pontiac, Avery Fairbrother a 1980 Chevy Nomad van and Murray Derbowka drove his 1984 Corvette. They plan to do this a couple of times a month and hope more join in.

The memorial service for the late Kay Brunch of Radisson, who passed away a few months ago, will be held in the Radisson Lutheran Church Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m.

Borden Co-op is celebrating 100 years with a street fair June 19 from 5 - 8 p.m., on the street in front of the community centre, with live entertainment, games of chance and food, all at early 1900 prices. You buy five coupons for a dollar and then purchase what you want with the coupons with the proceeds going to a local cause.

The Borden Museum has a display set up of 100 years of the co-op in Borden, so be sure to drop in and see that. You can also play games that children used to play before the age of electronics.