Radisson’s Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11 was held in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church presided over by Rev. Sheldon Carr, who gave a an enlightening message. Attendees were greeted by three large wooden poppies at the entrance to the church, crafted by Marion Fehr-Stead, Nancy Beaudoin and Kayla Maxwell. They are hoping to make more and sell to raise funds for veterans or perhaps a cenotaph for Radisson.
In the foyer was an antique placard from the Radisson Museum highlighting First World War veterans J.M. Apperson and C.M Moore. The honour roll from the two World Wars was read by Murray Mikituk and Judah Tyreman read The Patriot written by Veteran R.G. Mason of Sonningdale.
Wreaths were laid by Robyn Baker for veterans, Cst. Gary Pepin for the RCMP, Tina Hessell for family of serving military, Bruce Flath for family of serving peace officers, Mayor Leona Bennett for Town of Radisson, Erwin Hamp for RM of Great Bend, Nathan Hauschuk for Radisson Fire and Rescue, James Usselman for first responders, Jade Baker for Girl Guides of Canada, James Armistad for Maymont School and Darby Werezak for Borden School.
A total of $606 was raised for the poppy fund.
Thanks to Gertrude Maxwell for making all the arrangements for this annual service and to all who donated for the lunch.
It is the season for Christmas craft shows and Radisson is holding one Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Communiplex waiting room, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the Playground Committee selling lunch.Ìý
Borden Farmers Market is holding a sale in the Borden Community Centre on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Grade 12 selling lunch. Home-based businesses will be set up in the Friendship Club Room.
Borden Lions host their Festival of Music on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre with cookies and hot chocolate after. Radisson Lutheran Church host their Carols, Candles and Cookie service on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., with lunch to follow in the Lower Hall.
Winner of the Nov. 12 Kaiser tournament at Borden were Bev Hrynuik and Daphne Pearce with Art Flath having the low hand. Upcoming at the Borden Friendship Club is bingo Nov. 20, Kaiser Nov. 26, both at 7 p.m. in the Club Room. There is a potluck supper Nov. 27 at 5:45 p.m. with two musicians coming to play and sing. The club is holding their Christmas turkey supper Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Club Room, with Back Forty entertaining.
At the Friendship Club business meeting Nov. 13, the club decided not to have a meeting in December and in 2020 the meetings will be a 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.
A decision regarding the December potluck supper, tentatively Dec. 31, will be made at the Nov. 27 supper.
A donation of $200 was made to the Borden School breakfast program and $200 to the local Christmas hampers. Donations and non-perishable food for the hampers can be dropped off at Affinity Credit Union. They will be taken to St. John’s Church and church ministers distribute them in late December.
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