Radisson Discovery Co-op held a Founders’ Tea at Goodrich Centre on Oct. 22 to honour those who founded the local co-op in 1939 and as a thank you to all past directors. Michele Dubyk, dressed in earlier era clothing, was MC and introduced family members of earlier board members and read their low co-op numbers – Wally and Joyce Schultz, Ed and Evelyn Shultz, Harold and Merle Brunsch, Connie and Ed Ruzesky, Erwin Hamp, Doris Lerch, Crawford Baker, Clayton and Louise Clark and John Buswell for Ted and Charlie Scandrett.
Winning a prize for lowest number (13) was Crawford Baker and the oldest present, Clayton Clark (96), received a replica of a 1936 Dodge co-op truck.
Michelle read an agenda from an early meeting and a poem about co-ops. She had framed a plaque of the founding of the Radisson Co-op in August of 1939 with the names of the founders and first directors. She had laminated mini-cards with the same information for people to take home.
The first manager from 1939-44 was Mike Harach. Manager of the Radisson Discovery Co-op for the past 14 years, Rob Schmidt, thanked everyone for coming, thanked and her helpers Diane Kieper and Shirley Hosegood Michelle for organizing the event.
Rob spoke of the early years selling coal, oil by the barrel, talk of amalgamations over the years with other local co-ops and finally, in the last few years, with the Battlefords Co-op. He expressed thanks to the many directors over those more than 75 years.
While everyone enjoyed dainties and fruit with their beverages, entertainment was provided by Russ Fountain, Cathy Flath, Chris Schultz and Erwin Hamp.
The Borden Friendship Club held a harvest tea and bake sale Oct. 19. The 50/50 draw of $32 was won by Eileen Petrun and winning door prizes brought by members were Gladys Wensley, Donna Ridgewell, Doreen Parker, Mike McGough, Kay Leech, Stan Foster, Ann Brand, Larry and Pat Trischuk, Anne Palmer, Jean Longmore, Stella Hawryluk, Don and Claudia Dyck, Ivan and Ilene Youchezin, Mavis Blenkhorn, Bev Assman and Brenda Tumbach.
The Borden and District Lions fall supper in the Borden Community Centre was well attended Oct. 22 The meal was enjoyed by close to 200 people. The 50/50 of $161.50 was won by Bob Krueger of Borden. The proceeds go to various projects in the community and the province. The Lions recently donated $600 to the Borden Care Home for a new generator.
Congratulations to Emiley Joanna Saunders (Lucas) of Borden, who celebrated convocation from the University of Saskatchewan with great distinction Oct. 22. She earned a Bachelor of Arts three-year degree in sociology.
To celebrate Co-op Week Oct. 16 - 22, Affinity Credit Union, Borden branch, held draws for those shopping locally and these were won by Kim Siebert, Neal Shaw, Darlene Penner, Marcel Degagne, Julia Orchard, Ron Penner, Gloria Derbowka, Doreen Flath, Chanda Chabot, Mandy Tracksell, Sandra Long, Barb Golding, Christopher Gonda, Henne Caleval and Tom Hrenkiw.
Condolences to Wendell Dyck, Elizabeth Torrens and her children of Borden on the accidental death of Curtis Torrens Oct. 14 at the age of 36. The service was held Oct. 24 in the Borden Community Centre with Pastor Tony Martens officiating and the Riverbend Fellowship church providing the lunch.
