Affinity Credit Union hosted a free seniors' information seminar Oct. 3 in the Borden Seniors' Room, with guest speakers Sharon Schermann, Randy Touey and Beth McNally. Sharon spoke on the planning part she provides through the credit union.
Randy, a lawyer connected to the credit union, gave a lot of information on the need for having a power of attorney (POA) from 18 to 100, no matter what your age. He spoke on what a POA covers, how to word it and the advantage of having one.
Randy also spoke of the different kinds of wills that take effect on your death, the wording, who to pick for executors and what a will does exactly. Wills should be updated regularly and make sure you talk with your executor as to your wishes. Also wills are important with so many blended families in today's world if you own real estate or cabins. They are also important for probate, joint accounts and common law partnerships. He spoke on fraud in regards to POA, insurance and senior financial matters.
McNally spoke briefly on life insurance, critical illness, long term care and investments. Coffee and donuts were served by the credit union and winning door prizes were Don Brand, Kathleen Pederson, Helen Sutherland and Velora Neufeld.
The Borden Lions and the former Langham Lions are again sponsoring a $500 scholarship for 2012 -2013. Applicants must have a strong connection to the district served by the Borden Lions, meaning they graduated from either Borden School or W.W. Brown School, Langham, but exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Borden Lions. Applicants must be in full-time post-secondary education (university, technical school or business college) for a minimum of two years and must have successfully completed at least one year of their post-secondary studies.
The deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 2013. Application forms may be obtained from Borden School, W.W. Brown School or the following Borden Lions: Lion John Buswell - 997-4802, Lion Sharon Assman - 997-4829 or Lion Wendell Dyck - 997-4534.
To support the Huntington's community in Canada and be a part of the search for a cure, you can purchase an Amaryllis bulb, pot and soil for $12. At Borden you can contact Sharon Assman at 997- 4829 for the bulbs.
Radisson Royal Purple (RP)met at the Radisson Town Office Oct. 1, with seven ladies present. The meeting was chaired by Past HRL/secretary Lorraine Olinyk. The Nov. 11 Sunday service was discussed. The Lutheran minister, Pastor Bornhuse, will do the service, starting at 10:45 a.m. in the Radisson Hall, with his congregation asked to attend the service in lieu of the regular church.
The date of Dec. 8 was set for the RP tea, bake sale and raffle to coincide with Santa Claus Day and the playground bingo in the evening. The five Walk-A-Thon ticket books were sent in for the Oct. 14 draw, and the lodge received funds from selling Charity Appeal tickets which will go to the Elks & Purple Fund for Children.
The Nov. 5 meeting will be a supper at the Borden Art & Eatery for Past Honored Royal Ladies' night. Kay Shipowich, Roberta Harris, Tina Hessell and Lorraine Olinyk will have meals paid for by Lodge and the other members get theirs partly paid for. The Lodge raffle was won by Lorraine Olinyk and lunch brought by Linda Yuskiw and Lorraine.
The Borden and Radisson Farmers' Markets both wrapped up their seasons Oct. 5, with a very successful season for both markets. The Radisson playground committee is holding a craft sale Nov. 24 in the Radisson Hall and their tables are full. Borden Farmers' Market Christmas sale is Dec. 1 in the Borden Community Centre from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is still room for non-market members with crafts or home-based businesses in the seniors' room . Call Lorraine Olinyk at 997-2159 or e-mail [email protected] to book.
People in Borden and area need to keep their vehicles locked and residents need to be on the watch as there have been a few break-ins lately - to Tom and Kendall Redhead's truck and Brian and Cathy Young's car. Nathan Gough had his trailer stolen from in front of his IHS business.
