2013 is the centennial of the Town of Radisson.
This is the year to celebrate! Radisson was settled in the early 1900s and was incorporated as a village in 1906, following the arrival of the railway in 1905 which led to growth in business and population. In 1913 application for town status was made and Radisson was officially declared a town July 1, 2013.
Plans are in the works for the Radisson centennial celebration to be held Aug. 9 -11 in conjunction with the 92nd annual agricultural fair. This is a celebration for present and former residents of the town and surrounding area, the rural school districts and neighbouring communities. All are invited to join in the special events.
The centennial celebrations will begin Friday, Aug. 9 with lunch and registration 1- 5 p.m. at the curling rink, a reunion banquet at 5 p.m. and a dance at 8 p.m. featuring the Hamps Band. Saturday fair events include the parade, horse gymkhana, historical tours by horse-drawn vehicle, ball games, displays, musical entertainment, buffet supper at 5 p.m., fair dance by the Radisson fire department and fireworks to end the day. Sunday, Aug. 11, there is a pancake breakfast, interdenominational church service, horse show, musical entertainment, tractor pull, swimming, ball games, children's activities and a wind-up buffet meal from 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday afternoon there will be a cake-cutting ceremony and balloon release.
Registration by May 15 is $55 and includes three suppers, one lunch, one breakfast, Friday dance and entry to the fair. After May 15 the cost is $65.
The hard-working centennial committee consists of chair Walter Kyliuk, vice-chair Tina Hessell, secretary Michelle Nelson and treasurer Doreen Froom. The registration committee is Doris Hamp at 827 -4953 and Eileen Fountain at 827-2213 or you can email [email protected]. Come visit friends and family and make some new friends too - help celebrate Radisson's 100th!
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly bingo on a very cold Jan. 23, with not too many out to play. Prizes were cash, chocolates and hams. Winning cash prizes and chocolates were Jean Sawchyn, Audrey Duda (three times), Doreen Flath (twice), Lorraine Olinyk (twice) and Stella Hawryuk. Winning hams were Ann Brand, Kay Leech (two), Gerry Duda, Jean Sawchyn (two), Lottie Petriew and Lorraine Olinyk. Gerry Duda won the speedo cash.
The next bingo is Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Seniors' Club Room. The next Kaiser tournament is Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.
Borden Threshermen's Club annual potluck supper and program is Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre. Everyone is welcome and donations are gratefully accepted.
Congrats to the Borden junior girls' basketball team who placed second in a tournament in Asquith Jan. 26.
Borden United Church held their annual meeting Jan. 27 after the service and potluck lunch. Elected to the board were Jean Sawchyn and Stew Walton along with present members chairperson Jean Hryniuk, Helen Sutherland, Curtis Crabb, Ed Neufeld and secretary-treasurer Lorraine Olinyk. The minister is Gayle Wensley -DLMR.
Upcoming events for the United Church includes the Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper Feb. 12 in the Seniors' Room, jointly with the Anglican Church. It runs from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., and cost is by goodwill donation. The United Church hosts World Day of Prayer March 1 at 2 p.m. in the Seniors' Room. The church will be holding a spring luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19, in the Seniors' Room.
