BORDEN – The winner of Borden Lions Chase the Ace March 27 was Jillian Orchard of Borden and the ace of spades was not drawn so the jackpot is still up for grabs.
The Borden Municipal Childcare Committee (Little Sprouts) held a burger and pop sale April 1, outside the Borden Community Centre, raising money to renovate the former cafe into a childcare centre. Action Bowl, operated by Carlye Saunders, and situated in the Community Centre basement, held a bowling tournament with 12 teams entered. Winning first place cash was the team of Ian and Mandy Tracksell, Shaun Barth and BJ Berg.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper March 27, in the Borden Community Centre, with more than 70 on hand to enjoy the meal and entertainment. The blessing was given by Ed Neufeld, who welcomed everyone. After the main meal, those having March birthdays gathered around the table while Happy Birthday was sung. They were Hylke van der Wal, Martha Rempel, Doreen and Art Flath and Terry Petriew. Ruben Rempel told a few jokes, then introduced the Hamp Orchestra– Erwin on bass guitar, Wilmer on guitar, Eugene on fiddle, Helmut on drums and Cathy Flath on guitar. Lori Amson and Pamela Pidwerbesky joined in for some of the vocals along with Wilmer and Cathy, and Eugene and Helmut sang a few. They did seven instrumental waltzes and polkas interspersed with the singing of 15 songs.
Easter weekend will see the Riverbend Fellowship Church having a brunch at 9:30 a.m. on Good Friday followed by a service in the Community Centre (Seniors’ Room). St. John’s Anglican will have a Good Friday service at 11 a.m/ followed with a light lunch of hot cross buns, cheese and beverages. Easter Sunday the two churches will have services at their regular times – Anglican at 10:30 a.m. and Riverbend Fellowship at 10:50 a.m. Stores and business will be closed Good Friday and some will be closed on Easter Monday.
The new librarian is Maryann McKay from Borden, with the former Librarian Beth Usselman going to work at the RM office with administrator Tonia Derksen. The library hours stay the same; Tuesdays 3 to 7 p.m. and Fridays 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (instead of Wednesdays). Maryann is also the preschool teacher on Wednesdays from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. so that day had to be changed. Drop in during hours to meet the new librarian and borrow some books, DVDs or other materials.
