A special presentation was made at Borden School May 25, when the Borden senior boys’ curling team of Dallas Burnett, Wyatt Piprell, Andrew Derksen and Eric Westad were recognized by the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association.
Their coach, Nicole Kaufman, spoke of their success at districts, regionals and then at provincials in Prince Albert, having to work up from the B side to place and advance to the next level.
On behalf of SHSAA, Lyle McKellar congratulated the boys and said Borden needs to be proud of their achievements as they represented the school very well, on and off the ice. McKellar congratulated the boys on behalf of the SHSAA executive. He acknowledged the financial support of SaskTel and Sask Milk, who donated a cooler and milk for all the children in the school that day.
McKellar said, in deciding who receives the provincial sportsmanship banner, SHSSA looks for how the team reacts to losses, and when they’re behind and fight back. The Borden team were humble in their wins and gracious in defeat. The coach teaches the students life lessons and her philosophy towards the team is displayed to all the students.
McKellar presented certificates to the coach, the school and to each of the curlers, then presented the sportsmanship banner to the team.
The Borden Community Centre was decorated with balloons, butterflies and bees May 21 for the Borden Busy Bees Preschool four-year-olds’ graduation. On the walls of the centre were posters with their photo and work they had done through the year. Teaching the little ones since January has been Rosa O’Toole. In the fall Kendall Redhead had worked with them.
There were six three-years-olds who will be back in the fall. Thirteen four-year-olds are graduating to kindergarten in the fall. The children sang five songs including The Alphabet Song and Days of the Week.
Brian Gabrysh, who is president of the Busy Bees Co-op, was the MC and he introduced each graduate, telling what they answered to four questions – their favourite cereal, what they wanted to be when they grew up, what they liked about preschool and what they will miss. Each graduate received a certificate from their teacher.
Brian gave special thanks to Kendall and Rosa and to the parents before everyone enjoyed lunch and beverages.
The United Church of Canada is celebrating 90 years June 10 at 10:30 a.m. Each church is to either ring bells 90 times at that time or celebrate in some other way. At Borden, the church is holding a complimentary come and go tea in the Borden Seniors’ Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.. Everyone is welcome to drop in and enjoy dainties and a beverage.
The Borden Friendship Club is hosting a supper and program for members of the Borden, Radisson, Maymont and Langham seniors’ clubs June 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre. The club is serving a cold plate supper, entertainment is coming from Rosetown and there will be close to 100 people in attendance for this annual event.
Borden’s Diefenbaker Days will be June 6 and 7, with a pancake breakfast, slo-pitch, kids’ zone, steak supper, museum opening with free cake and ice cream, teen lounge and a rink shaker dance Saturday. There is slo-pitch, kids’ zone and a museum-hosted archaeology caravan at the park Sunday. Concession and beer gardens will be open both days.
Borden School athletes participated in their conference 3000m race at Dalmeny May 20 and in track and field at Griffith Stadium May 21. At least 21 athletes advanced to districts being held May 28 at Dalmeny for the 3000m and in Saskatoon May 29 for the other events. The top athletes in each event will advance to provincials in Yorkton June 5 and 6.
Borden graduation day, with 11 graduates, is June 12 in the Borden Community Centre, with the banquet at 5:30 p.m. and ceremony at 8 p.m.
