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Borden and District News: Sixty seniors turn out for picnic supper

Radisson Show and Shine draws 175 exhibits.

BORDEN —

Winning the cash for the Borden Lions Chase the Ace Aug. 3 was Karen Buckingham. The Ace was not drawn so the jackpot is growing to over $2,700. Tickets can be bought in Borden at the Village office, Roadside Inn or from Bev Assman or by e-transfer to [email protected].

Winning the 50/50 at the farmers market Aug. 4 was Sandra Long.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper on July 27 at the acreage of Ed and Dianne Rawlyk, just a mile out of Borden. The club supplied the burgers, wieners and buns along with cupcakes for desserts, and the close to 60 members attending brought a great variety of delicious salads. The supper was held outdoors in their beautiful backyard. Thanks to Ed and Dianne for hosting the event and to any who helped with setting up. Happy Birthday was sung to those celebrating in July – Ron Bezugly, Ann Lennon, Jean Brooke, Laura Loeppky, Gary Palmer and Glenn Skarra. Entertaining before and after the meal were Ed Neufeld playing guitar and Bob Wardhaugh on keyboard or accordion. Singing along with Bob and Ed was Archie Wainwright.

The August potluck supper will be on Aug. 31 in the Borden Community Centre at 5:45 p.m.

At the Radisson Show and Shine held July 30, there were 137 vehicles (cars trucks and tractors) and 25 snowmobiles registered but overall there were about 175 on display. David Ruzesky, in charge of the vintage snowmobiles, recognized those travelling from Edmonton, Alta. and Churchbridge. Playing music for the afternoon were the Winchester Band and Ukrainian Connection and many raffle prizes were handed out. The main raffle prizes awarded by the show committee were an electric bike going to Warman and a bar fridge and Ninja air fryer going to Saskatoon. There were 22 categories with trophies awarded to the winning vehicles in each decade spanning. The Radisson Lakeland Library had a book sale and the Communiplex Committee sold burgers, hot dogs, beverages, pie and ice cream and were kept busy as there were many in attendance.

 

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