BORDEN — Tom Hrenkiw of Borden won the Borden Lion's Chase the Ace draw Dec. 14 by drawing the Ace of Spades. His winnings totalled $1,019.50. The draw continues until the end of February.
The Borden Lions held their regular meeting Dec. 14 with 11 members present. Reports were heard from the committees and ideas were discussed on how to raise funds in 2024. You can still buy tickets for Chase the Ace online at [email protected] or in Borden at the village office, Roadside Inn or Bev Assman. As of Nov. 30, the Borden Lions have raised over $8,000 from the sale of tickets. At Remembrance Day, the Lions raised over $362 from the sale of poppies which went to the Royal Canadian Legion in Saskatoon.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly bingo Saturday, Dec. 16, with 65 out to try their luck at winning a ham or turkey. Players came from Borden, Radisson, Langham, Warman, Saskatoon and elsewhere and snacks and beverages were available. Winning hams were Martha Rempel, Kandace Brandrick and Larry Newhook (2) all from Borden. Turkeys went home with Heather Bisson, Courtney Dolson and Penny Fairbrother from Borden and from elsewhere to Patsy Schoffer and Megan Ernst. The $20 cash blackout was won by Amy Nicholls of Warman. The next cash bingo will be Jan. 17 at 7 pm.
Borden School held their Christmas concert in the Borden Community Centre Wednesday, Dec. 13. Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 sang an action song Five Little Snowflakes then the Grade 3 and 4 presented stand-up comedy with each student telling a joke. They rang bells or tambourines for the singing of Jingle Bells and sang Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
With the help of Grades 5 to 11, the Grade 5 and 6 class presented a play – The Grouch — with Myla Johnston as the Grouch and Brielle Urbina as Mary Boo. The narrators were Emma Kolosky and Milayna O’Toole. Nine students performed as the Boos. Max and Rocky were Olivia and Milanyna and Santa’s reindeer were Max and Carsten.
The play starts with the Grouch hating Christmas and everything that goes with the holiday, but as he gets visited by various groups, his mind is changed and at the end, he gives everyone presents. Songs sung were Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, Joy to the World and Mr. Grouch.
After the play concluded Santa arrived to give all the students candy canes and a chance to visit with Santa. The SCC are hosting students and teachers at a dress-up Christmas lunch banquet on Dec. 20 at noon.
Borden hosted a twinkle light tour, where everyone who had a light display could enter. A list is available at the post office or village office that can guide you to see all the great yards and houses decorated for Christmas. There were no prizes given out this year – just the enjoyment of decorating your place.
St. John’s Anglican Church held a Christmas festival of readings and music the evening of Dec. 17. Music was provided by Linda Hosegood playing the organ and Pamela Pidwerbesky playing the piano. Rev. Carr led the service and a Christmas Carol was sung after each reading. Readings and prayers were done by Eleanor Walton, Sharon Assman, Jean Brooke, Brenda Tumbach, Darrel Wiebe, Sandi Long, Dianne Rawlyk, Mel Kuntz and Bill Hosegood. Rev Carr led the Prayers of the Community. After the blessing, everyone went to the lower hall for cookies, coffee and hot chocolate.
