BORDEN —
The Borden and District Museum held its official opening for the season on June 7 with a flag raising ceremony performed while singing O Canada. The summer student, Tatum O’Toole, a high school student from Borden, has been hired for the summer and was introduced. Heather Penner outlined the activities the museum plans for the summer and special days that will be occurring. For June, the days open will be Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and for July and August, it will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After the opening, those in attendance could tour the museum buildings and enjoy ice cream sundaes.
Borden School held their Grade 12 graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon of June 13, at 4 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre. After O Canada, principal Trevor Gerwing introduced each grad as they entered the hall and then he told stories of each one through their school years at Borden, favourite memories, awards earned through the years and what they plan to do in the future. Grads introduced were Tyler Barth, Bentley Burletoff, Isabelle Finch, Esther Lumgair, Ben Hosegood, Emma Larner and Darbi Werezak.
The valedictorian address was given by Emma Larner and guest speakers were teachers Nicole Kaufmann and Kaleb Schultz, each talking of special talents each graduate had, humorous incidents through the years and wishing them all great success in their future endeavours.
Gerwing then presented the scrolls to each student. Darbi Werezak gave the thank you to the parents, with Tara Burletoff replying. Bentley Burletoff gave a thank you to the teachers, with a reply by Mackenzie Martell. Esther Lumgair gave the thank you to the coaches, and the reply was by Taylor Bezugly and Ben Hosegood gave the thank you to the bus drivers. The grads then held a rose ceremony when they gave red roses to parents, grandparents and anyone who had helped them through the years of schooling. This was followed by a PowerPoint depicting each grad from baby to toddler, school years and in cap and gown.
Gerwing, who is leaving Borden, said that it had been an honour to be principal at Borden for three years and wished the grads good luck. He said he hopes to hear of all the good things they accomplish in the future and thanked everyone who had helped with the ceremony. After the ceremony, everyone exited the centre and tables were set up for the banquet to follow, catered to by Little Sprouts, then everyone left the centre for private parties at their respective homes.
At St. John’s Anglican Church on June 15, Jean Brooke gave a special talk on the consecration ceremony for new Chad McCharles, held at St. John’s Cathedral in Saskatoon on June 14. The service was attended by Rev. Sheldon Carr and his wife Rosann, along with Sharon Assman and Jean. Many bishops and clergy from various points were on hand to take part in or observe the ceremony, with music, singing and speakers. Many presented gifts to the new bishop, and the Borden group enjoyed meeting many visitors at the luncheon after.
Upcoming on June 21 is the Borden Farmers Market Street Market, all along 1st Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with breakfast and lunch available at Kathy Young’s booth by the RM office. There is a golf tournament the same day with a four-person scramble format, starting at 9 a.m. at the Borden Golf Course. Bring your lunch and drinks. Borden Farmers Market is ongoing every Friday in the Senior’s Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and many visitors go for lunch or take home purchases.
