Radisson Citizen of the Year was Ellen Cousins, who was honoured Feb. 16 with the award.
The Radisson Centennial 50/50, drawn the last Friday of every month, saw Doreen Parker winning $158 for February. Next draw will be March 28.
The winner of the $475 jackpot at the last bingo held for the playgrounds committee Feb. 27 was Pat Brunet of Radisson.
Borden Parks and Recreation Board held a casino night in the community centre March 2, with around 70 out to have some fun and enjoy great snacks. The winner of the toonie 50/50 draw was Luke Walker, winning $640. Fifty-two prizes went out to attendees.
Radisson Wheatkings hockey team are holding a snowmobile rally March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting at the communiplex. Rider prizes and a 50/50 will be drawn for at 6 p.m. in Radisson Hall, with supper, social and dance to follow. Contact Dana Derbowka at 306-997-2129.
Radisson Shirtsleeve Bonspiel is March 21 to March 24, with the banquet March 23.
Radisson Co-op supper and annual meeting is March 20 in the Radisson Hall at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at $6, with pre-schoolers free, have to be purchased by March 18.
The Village of Borden held their grand opening of the Norman Smith Room in the lower hall of the Borden Community Centre, along with the official start of the wheelchair lift to access the basement of the centre. The Norman Smith room houses the Busy Bees Pre-school, has a meeting room with washrooms and kitchenette and storage rooms for the centre, Adventure Club, Dance Club and RiverBend Fellowship Church. On hand to cut the ribbon was MLA for Biggar, Randy Weekes, with Borden's oldest citizens - John Newbold and Clarence Williams - having the honour of holding the ribbon and taking the first ride down the lift.
A new logo was created for Borden by Tom Redhead, Borden councillor, who spoke at the unveiling stating that Borden is a great village, more than a great community, at the hub of a great area, with a community larger than just a village. Borden is special, as it is bordered in part by the majestic North Saskatchewan River which is an integral part of our agriculture and a proud piece of our history. The new logo represents this greater area, our greater community, while paying tribute to our greatest landmark. The logo is summed up with a simple theme: "where the river meets the road."
Following the unveiling, coffee and donuts were served, courtesy of Randy Weekes, who held an open house for two hours.
At Borden Seniors' Club Feb. 27 potluck supper, there were 40 on hand for a great meal. With no birthdays, the decorated cakes brought by Velora Neufeld and Lorraine Olinyk were cut and used for dessert along with ice cream.
New members Gerry and Audrey Duda were welcomed along with guests from Langham. Rev. Debbie Ramage led in singing grace. Then Loretta Lynn and June Carter, alias Eileen Petrun and Jean Hryniuk in their long wigs and cowboy hats, were the MCs for the amateur talent night.
With Mary playing the piano, Peer Thiessen sang three selections. Art Flath told a funny story about a goat and a well. Marlene Derbawka sang three songs and Rita Smith read a story about The PFRA Pickle. Rose Mandziak sang and Anne Palmer read a funny story about a Grade 2 student acting out her brother's birth for show and tell. Velora Neufeld read about the perks of being over 60 and told a few jokes. Elizabeth Derksen, with Eileen Petrun for backup, sang Precious Memories and Peace in the Valley. Ed Neufeld played the harmonica. Art Flath told another story. The trio of Martha and Ruben Rempel and Lew Wall, with Ruby Wall playing piano, sang three songs. Ann Brand read a poem and told a few jokes, then Eileen Petrun sang Loretta Lynn songs. Art Flath related another funny story, then "Loretta and June," with Ed Neufeld on harmonica, sang On Top of Spaghetti (and the meatballs a-rolling).
Everyone was thanked for showcasing their talent for a great evening of entertainment. Borden does have a lot of local talent which was highlighted tonight.
Spring cleaning? Got junk? If you have anything you would like to donate to the Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee for their spring garage sale April 13 in the centre, call Diane at 306-997-2235, Florence at 306-997-2130 or Jackie at 306-997-2062 and they will store larger items or you can bring them to the hall Friday, April 12.
The Borden 4-H Light Horse Club held their public speaking competition March 3 at Borden School gym with members reciting the 4-H pledge to start the evening. Judges were June Nichol, Eleanor Walton, Gayle Wensley and Sandra Long, timekeeper was Taya Richardson and club leaders are Alana Gunsch, Sonia Sutherland and Taya.
Members speaking were: Cloverbuds, eight and under, Tearia Tracksell; juniors, 9 - 12 years, Savannah and Rachel Sutherland, Colton and Spencer Thiessen; intermediates, 13 - 15 years, Chantelle MacLeod, Emma Prescesky and Cassandra Lumgair; seniors, 16 - 21 years, Becky Cutting, Melissa Saunders and Alexandra Robinson.
Topics were: Tearia - honeybees and comparing honey, Rachel - showing at cattle shows, failure and success and keeping on trying; Savannah -her dog, Chuckie; Spencer -transformers; Colton - fun with his cat; Cassandra - all about your horse and training; Chantelle - wearing a helmet when riding horses and the consequences of not wearing one and having an accident; Emma - paralympic horse rider and her achievements; Becky - picking out the best dog and had her puppy there to demonstrate; Alexandra - incidents of drowning and how to take action; Melissa - life of a farrier, history, how to become one and her journey to becoming a horse farrier.
The judges gave comments on how to improve their speeches such as using cue cards and/or memorizing, tying your introduction in with your closure, eye contact and speaking clearly. They also said the acoustics in the room need to be better.
Each contestant was given a certificate and medallion, gifts were given to the judges and placings were announced with first and second going on to districts March 9 at 1 p.m. in the Borden School Gym. The placings were: Cloverbud, first was Tearia; juniors: first was Rachel and second Savannah; intermediates, first was Cassandra and second Chantelle; seniors, first to Melissa and second to Alexandra
