BORDEN — The Borden Farmers Market on Fridays in the Borden Community Centre has a 50/50 draw each week and winning the draw last week was Larry Newhook with two previous winners being Barb Leschyshyn and Bev Hrynuik. Some of the market vendors had tables on June 3 at Diefenbaker Daze up at Memorial Park and did fairly well with sales.
Diefenbaker Daze June 3 and 4 saw eight entries in the slo-pitch tournament and for the kids, there was a bouncy castle and slide along with the playground equipment, and Lions wagon train rides. For the older kids, there was laser tag. Saturday there was a craft and bake sale, the BBCPC steak supper with close to 150 in attendance and then a DJ played for the cabaret in the evening.
Sunday morning, the Little Sprouts had a pancake breakfast, followed by ball and the kids’ and teen zones. St. John’s Anglican church had a community church service outside at the Borden Care Home in the morning, with over 30 in attendance. Celtic Country performed two songs to begin, then a hymn, Precious Memories, and prayers led by Rev. Carr, followed by Bible readings. Rev Carr spoke about pioneers homesteading, finding good land with water and trees, and especially the Diefenbaker family who settled at Borden. John went to high school in Saskatoon and then became the 13th prime minister. He said the village remembers the past by holding Diefenbaker Daze. Celtic Country played two more songs, and then, after the closing hymn, Archie, Bob, Perry and Ed played and sang five more numbers.
Winners for the ball tournament were: A - Bat Intentions won over Walk It Off Warriors; B. Jaegermeister won over Super Daddy; C - Bat and Boujou beat out Walk it Off; and D - Dirty Balls won against Brew Crew. (photos)
The Borden Museum held its grand opening Saturday, June 3, with a flag-raising ceremony while those in attendance sang O Canada. Summer employee Teddy Cutting was introduced. There were free ice cream treats for everyone. The museum will be open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 1 – 5 p.m. and closed Sunday and Monday. For those wishing to visit the museum on days closed, contact Karen Kerr at 306-997-5600 to arrange the visit.
