Orolow Ukrainian Catholic Church, northeast of Borden, held its annual snowmobile rally Feb. 21 with over 180 riders out to ride the course on a fairly cold day.
Winning the main prizes were: first, Jason Wionzek, Saskatoon, $1,000; second, Brennen Baillargeo, $600; and third, Kelly Shewchuk, Krydor, $400. Special prizes of $250 each went to Eric Pearce, Borden; Cam Sutherland, Saskatoon; and Crystal Anrends, Dinsmore. The 50/50 of $280 went to Gerald Roscoe of Saskatoon.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly bingo Feb. 18. Winning the cash prizes were Audrey Duba, Martha Rempel, Elizabeth Derksen, Jean Graham, Stella Hawryluk, Doreen Flath, Helen Sutherland and Jean Hryniuk, and Gerry Duba won twice. Upcoming next for the club was a Kaiser tournament Feb. 24, potluck supper and birthdays Feb. 25 and, in conjunction with the Lions and the health region, a presentation on diabetes Feb. 26. Their Telemiracle tea and bake sale is March 4 at 2 p.m.
The Borden curling team going to nationals in March is holding a fundraiser steak supper and silent auction March 7 in the Borden Community Centre at 5:30 p.m. Only advance tickets are available and must be purchased by March 4. Contact Ian Wainwright at 306-997-2165.
The Borden Museum held their annual meeting Feb. 20 in the Borden Seniors’ Room, with a report from Wendell Dyck on building and grounds. Internet and phone have been installed. There are new flowerbeds and new doors and windows in the lodge and Diefenbaker House.
Heather Silcox gave the financial statement. Fundraising efforts showed income of $14,760.60 but expenses were $21,181.28 so they had to use some of the savings to cover the shortfall. They hired a student for the summer which cost over $7,000 and in 2014 they did not get a grant to cover this cost. Utilities for the year cost over $3,200 and building maintenance was over $6,500. The costs to keep the museum going do run to quite an expense and, without the grants from Sask Lotteries, Community Initiatives and Sask Culture, it would be hard to keep functioning.
Helen read the programs and activities report from Sharon Assman on the 2014 year. Games Children Played, with toys on display and part of a 300-doll collection, was a special exhibit last year. At the opening in June free cake and ice cream were served and the co-op presented the framed original document forming the Borden Co-op in 1914.
Helen also gave the report on volunteers who manned the museum on weekends.
Karen reported on the busy and productive year they had.
They need a new computer and some day their dream is to have water and sewer on the site.
They belong to the River Valley Network and you can go to the website wwww.facebook.com/BordenDistrictMuseum or www.Facebook.com/RiverValleyNetwork.
On the museum board are president Karen Kerr, secretary Helen Sutherland, treasurer Darlene Penner and Heather Silcox and Wendall Dyck, a much smaller board than other years. They need more volunteers to help out.
2015 is the 25th anniversary of the museum and, with the Rivers West Culture grant, the board will be putting on a free supper, program and silent auction March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre. Champion fiddler James Steele and his sister Desiree will be entertaining. There will be two presentations – one to the village from the museum and one from Affinity Credit Union to the museum. If you plan to attend the supper, please call Helen Sutherland at 306-997-4517 or Karen Kerr at 306-997-5600 by March 11.
The Gas Plus in Borden is under new ownership – Debbie Hembery of Borden is now the owner, leasing the building and business. The business is now called Debby’s Confectionary Corner, offering gas, fireworks, propane, snacks, the STC bus stop and tables to have coffee, snacks, soup/chili or sandwiches. There are U-Haul trucks and trailers to rent. Also working at the business is Carol Waffle. Ed Golding leases the garage for tire repair, oil changes, etc.
Good luck to the Borden School senior boys’ curling team of Dallas Burnett, Andrew Derksen, Eric Westad and Aidan Loessin, with fifth player Graham Sargent, who are off to Meadow Lake Feb. 27 and 28 for regional curling.
