Savannah Sutherland, daughter of Scott and Sonia of Borden, competed in the Boeing Classic Track and Field Meet in Winnipeg recently, doing well in her events. Savannah was in midgets (15 and under), placing first in 60 metres and 200M, first in long jump and second in triple jump. The relay team placed first in the 4 x 100M, setting a new provincial record. She also ran with the youth age team in the 4 x 400M, placing first.
Borden School SCC held a successful fundraiser, with a supper and Borden School’s Got Talent Night. A good crowd was at the school gym for the meal and many bid on the silent auction items — paintings, art work, baking and sewing — the students had donated. At Borden Community Centre, a packed house watched 22 acts perform. There were piano solos by Casey Wensley, David and Levi Gough, Jaydess Whitbread, Emma Kolosky, Ryley Torrens, Grace Siebert and Liam Faith. A piano duet was by Julia and Jodine Siebert. The Grade 5 - 8 school band played four selections, with Adam Streisel conducting, who also had a trumpet solo.
Dancing were Rachel and Savannah Sutherland, Danika Pidwerbesky, Abbey Braun, Sydney Schmidt, Julia Siebert and Justin and Katelyn Worona. Ovi O’Toole demonstrated kendo. Carson Derksen performed  a Ukrainian dance solo and Mrs. Doratti’s Grade 1 & 2  class did a line dance.
Standup comedy was done by Tayvin Werezak and Samuel Trudel. Animal balloon creations were by Jacob Parker.
The school raised about $1,900, which goes towards school field trips supporting the curriculum.
The Borden Community Centre walls were tastefully decorated with flags – Union Jack, Canadian and Saskatchewan — along with provincial posters. On the tables were jars of wheat holding Canadian flags and a flower set on red and white doilies, for celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. The occasion was a meal hosted by the Borden and District Museum. Close to 190 were in attendance to enjoy ham, baked potatoes, beans, bannock, buns, coleslaw and birthday cake topped with Saskatchewan fruit sauce.
The museum had a pop-up display featuring photos of early Borden and Fosters/Smith & McQuarrie Store. MC for the program was Sharon Assman  and after O Canada,  she introduced special guests – Mayor Jamie Brandrick, Deputy Mayor Cody Bradshaw, Reeve Ron Saunders, MLA Randy Weekes and MP Kelly Block.
On behalf of the official opposition, Kelly Block brought greetings, and gave a history of the Canadian flag from 1867 to the present. She presented the museum with a new flag and pens and pins with the 150 logo.
Chloe Redhead sang a solo, then there was a slide show on the early history of Borden with Helen Sutherland narrating. Special mention was made of Foster’s Store which had served the community for 75 years.
From the Borden Dance Club, Julia Siebert did a ballet solo and the Tap 2 class of five girls performed.
The 50/50 of $147 was won by Ruby Wall of Borden. Celtic Country with Bob Wardhaugh, Perry Nicol, Ed Neufeld, Sean O’Conner and Archie Wainwright, played and sang nine songs about Canada. The many silent auction items were then finalized.
March 17 is a busy day in Borden at the seniors’ centre with the United Church hosting a soup and beef stew luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Celtic Country providing Irish music to eat by. The Borden Lions are having the district governor visit, with the supper having an Irish theme. Four new members will be inducted, and Celtic Country is again providing musical entertainment.
Sympathy is extended to the Rothenburger family of Radisson on the death March 9 of Mary Rothenburger at the age of 96. Mary had been in the Borden Care Home for two years before being hospitalized last fall. She had then been a resident of the Langham Nursing Home where she passed away. Her service was in Radisson Lutheran Church Wednesday.
