The Riverbend Fellowship Church ladies held a spring fling salad supper and program in the Borden Seniors' Centre May 25. Entertaining were the Sounding Joy quartet of Donna Andres, Susan Goerz, Lori Jeschke and Gwen Andres playing piano and singing. Each shared a story that took place in her life. They sang a number of selections, Susan sang He's Got the Whole World as a solo and they ended with their version of Amazing Grace. Eight potted geraniums decorating the tables were given out as door prizes. .
Condolences are extended to the families of two ladies who lived in Borden until their health prevented them from living at home and they had to go into nursing homes. Kay Duda passed away May 18 at the age of 90 in the Langham nursing home. Gayle Wensley presided at her service May 23 in the Borden United Church with burial in Borden Cemetery and the lunch in the seniors' centre.
Katie Wasylyshin passed away May 20 at the age of 91 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon. Her service was held May 26 at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Saskatoon with Rev. Walter Kostiuk presiding and burial at the Borden Cemetery with a noon lunch served by the Borden Lions in the community centre.
Condolences also extended to the families living at Borden and Radisson of Rose Szwydky of Blaine Lake, who passed away May 18 at the age of 73. Her service was held at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Saskatoon May 25, with burial at Blaine Lake.
A bridal shower was held in the St. John's Anglican Church basement May 25 to honour Vangie Whitbread, daughter of Martin and Janice, who is marrying Shaun Rhodes June 23. They will be living in Saskatoon after the wedding. The lace covered tables were decorated with edible flower cookie bouquets labelled "Thanks a Bunch!" Master of ceremonies was Amber Bloom, a cousin of Vangie, and her mother Evelyn Bloom read a story about the difference between man and woman, using Shaun and Vangie as examples.
The ladies gathered sang three hymns, grandmother Joan Seabrook gave the blessing and everyone enjoyed lunch with beverages before the gifts were opened and passed around for all to see. Vangie graciously thanked everyone for coming as well as those who arranged the evening and for all the beautiful gifts.
A bridal shower was held for Kerry Buswell, daughter of John and Miriam Buswell of Borden, May 26, in the Borden Seniors' Centre. Kerry is marrying Dave Brown June 30 in Saskatoon with the reception in Borden. Kerry and Dave will be living in Regina where they both have employment.
The head table had a blue cloth and potted yellow Gerba daisies and on the curtains behind was a white flowered arch with blue bows. Master of ceremonies was Sharon Assman. She introduced the head table - Katty Brown, sister of the groom; Carol Brown, mother of the groom, from Viscount; Miriam Buswell; bride elect Kerry; bridesmaids Britt Matthew and Deborah Kies. Also introduced were Grandma Dorothy Buswell and other relatives from out of town.
After a quiz, Sharon read five love quotes from various authors. Mary Saunders and Lorraine Lavoie presented a basket of candles of different colours representing things like the fifth and 25th anniversaries and babies to be born. Sharon read five more love quotes before Gayle Wensley played guitar and sang My Best to You. Gayle presented Kerry with the community cash gift and the other gifts were passed to Kerry to open and pass around. Kerry thanked everyone for coming, those who worked on the program and brought lunch, and for all the many wonderful and useful gifts. Everyone present enjoyed the lunch with coffee and punch.
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Congratulations to Earle and Jan Elliot of Borden who are proud grandparents of Tyson Carter, born April 22 to Ashley and Carter McIsaac of Brooks, Alta.
