Condolences to Bridgette and Adrian Rawlyck on the death of John Rawlyck of Borden, who passed away Aug. 19 at the age of 72. John had farmed in the Borden area for many years and at one time was the mayor of Borden for a number of years.
The Borden Lakeland Library sponsored a summer activities program every week on Wednesday and had their last day Aug. 17. Co-ordinator for the program was Sara Prescesky with helpers Chloe Redhead, Sadie Funk and Jade Matte. Every week they had crafts, fun activities and storytelling . Kindergarten to Grade 6 children could attend for a nominal fee from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. each week. They also participated in a reading program for the summer.
The Borden Farmers’ Market is still going strong with 10 or 11 vendors each week at the market. The United Church members cook hamburgers and hotdogs each week, serving as many as 90 on a Friday. There are a few new vendors selling baking, Watkins and makeup. Their Christmas sale will be Saturday, Dec. 3 in the Borden Community Centre and bookings may be made by calling Lorraine at 306-997-2159 or email [email protected]
The Borden Friendship Club will be holding their potluck supper and birthday celebration Aug. 31 at 5:45 p.m., but will be eating in the Community Centre as the seniors’ centre is having the floor redone and is not available for 10 days. After supper a group of Rosthern actors are attending to put on a play, Wanted — A Housekeeper, which is open to anyone at 7 p.m.
