Three boys from Borden School - Dallas Burnett, Andrew Derksen and Eric Westad, along with Tyler Kamm from Colonsay, and their coach Dwayne Yachiw of Saskatoon, curl in a Saskatoon under-19 league on Sundays and a men's league on Tuesdays.
This past weekend they curled in Rosetown in the 11 - 16 years Rivers West qualifier to determine who would advance to the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Prince Albert Feb. 19 - 22. By winning three out of four games in a double knockout format, the team advanced to the games.
The teams for Rivers West go to a pep rally in North Battleford Feb. 8 when they get their uniforms and info package. They will travel by bus to the Winter Games which start Feb. 16. Congratulations, boys, and good luck at the games.
The Borden School and the Borden Lions Club are hosting a soup and sandwich day in the Borden Community Centre, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly cash bingo Jan. 23 with close to 25 playing. Winners were Jean Graham, Bev Assman, Elsie Woytiuk, Sandra Dickson, Pat Trischuk twice, Stella Hawryluk, Eileen Petrun, Camille Golding and Mary Ostachoff. The next bingo is Feb. 20.
A surprise 25th wedding anniversary luncheon was held in the Borden Seniors' Room Jan. 18 for Steve and Marlene Derbawka. All of their children were there - Patrick and his fiancé, Jasmine Calibaba, and their children Scarlette and Derek; Stephanie, David and Samuel, along with extended family of Steve and Marlene. Good friends and neighbours also shared the day.
Redberry Grass provided the entertainment with Scarlette accompanying them on tambourine and family members providing additional vocals. Lunch, beverages and a special decorated cake was shared by all and then family photos were taken.
The Borden Lions Caledonian Society held a Robbie Burns Night Jan. 25 in the Borden Seniors' Room, with the Lions' members and their spouses, District Governor Tom Armstrong and his wife from the Saskatoon Millenium Club and other special guests. The room was decorated with Scottish flags, a picture of Robbie Burns, plaid on the tables and ribbon around the chocolate mint glasses. A video was running of Scotland before and now, and many of the Lions wore a red wig with plaid cap.
President John Buswell gave the Selkirk Grace. The haggis was brought in while everyone sang Auld Lang Syne. The address to the haggis was given by Bob Wardhaugh. After a delicious roast beef and haggis supper, Bob paid tribute to Robbie Burns who died at the age of 37 and a half years. Archie's Angels sang Star of Robbie Burns. A tribute was given to the work of the CNIB which the Lions donate to and Donald Dyck gave the toast to the Queen.
District Governor Tom Armstrong spoke on the work the Lions do locally and around the world with Red Cross, Stars, Dog Guides of Canada, Quest, Lions Eye Bank, Canadian Diabetes Association and in Third World countries. Lions' members need to go out and ask people to join as membership is declining and every Lions Club does a lot, in their own communities first and then elsewhere.
D.G. Armstrong presented Chevrons to three Borden members - Judy Dyck and Peggy Wainwright for 10 years and Melvin Wasylyshin for 30 years. He presented his banner to Lion John and the Borden Club. Steve Derbawka then gave the toast to the Lassies, who joined the club in 2000, and all the work they do. His wife Marlene replied.
John thanked the many who made the evening a success and then, with the help of Sean O'Conner on accordion or Celtic Bodhran drum, Bob Wardhaugh and his accordion led Archie's Angels in singing close to 20 Scottish songs. There were a few accordion duets and, in a few of the songs, Ann Wardhaugh joined in playing the Bodhran drum which is beaten with a tippir.
Orolow Church is holding its snowmobile rally Feb. 22, starting at 11 a.m. from Orolow Hall which is 16 miles north of Borden, seven miles east and then half a mile north again. There is always lots of food and prizes along with a great rally at this one. For more information, phone Peter at 306-997-5703.
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