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Springside “Bitz n’ Bytes”
Springside BitznBytes
Box 388
Springside, SK. S0A 3V0
Email; [email protected]
Phone: (306)792-2104 Fax (306)792-4770
Summer 2012 issue
Deadline for next issue Sept. 1, 2012
SUMMER 2012
The season has started off with a bang-
literally with the July first fireworks display
and the awesome light shows compliments
of Mother Nature.
With the kids out of school and many
people enjoying time off from work, we
hope that you will take advantage of some
of the activities that will be taking place
and that you have a safe and enjoyable
summer season.
Happy Summer Everyone!
We celebrated Canada’s 145th
birthday with an
interdenominational church service, bbq lunch
and a fireworks display. Thanks to the town
council for an awesome day!
Photos by Joan Popoff
The Gardener’s Corner
Earthworms In the Garden
Earthworms are present in
almost every type of soil but
the healthier the soil the
greater the numbers. A
healthy soil permits lots of air
and moisture, both of which
are needed by the earthworm for a continued
existence. Earthworms have no lungs like you or me but
instead breathe through their skin. Their whole skin
absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. They also
need moisture to assist them in respiration but too
much moisture is not good for them.
Why Earthworms in the Garden?
A garden without earthworms would miss out on all of
the great benefits that they bring to it. Their first job is
to till the soil by tunneling through it. Tunnels created
allow air and moisture to pass easily through the soil,
creating a healthy environment for plants. Tunnels
retain water that the plants can take up and also hold
air to help bacteria break down organic matter within
the soil.
After digestion earthworms produce excrement about
the size of a pin head. This excrement is called
"castings" or "vermicompost" and is an excellent soil
conditioning material. It improves properties of the soil
such as porosity and moisture retention, aids plant
growth and helps in the fight against pests and
diseases.
Increasing Earthworm Population in the Garden
How does one go about increasing the number of
earthworms in their garden soil? Well the best way to
do so is to add more organic matter to the soil.
Earthworms cannot get enough of the stuff and will
seek it out wherever they can find it.
Finally...
The earthworm is just as important to the garden as the
gardener that maintains it because they till the soil and
add a soil conditioner in the form of castings. They are
as much a gardener as you are. The next time you see
one wiggling on the ground in front of you bend down
and say "got any good gardening tips?" You never know
it may answer :)
Farmer’s Almanac Weather
Predictions
July 2012
12th-15th. Fair and turning hot, with many
temperatures in the 30° to 35°C range, followed
by scattered thunderstorms developing from the
Rockies.
16th-19th. Thunderstorms move out of the
Prairies, followed by fair skies.
20th-23rd. Fair and hot weather is replaced by
unsettled conditions by the 23rd.
24th-27th. Scattered shower activity spreads
rapidly east across the Prairies, followed by fair
skies.
28th-31st. More scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
August 2012
1st-3rd. Mostly fair and hot.
4th-7th. Showers in Rockies and across the
Prairies, then turning fair; hopefully in time for
heritage Day in Alberta, Saskatchewan Day, and
Manitoba’s Civic holiday.
8th-11th. heat over the Rockies is broken by
squally weather.
12th-15th. Skies clear.
16th-19th. Mostly fair.
20th-23rd. Unsettled and showery, followed by
clearing.
24th-27th. Isolated heavy to severe
thunderstorms.
28th-31st. Mostly fair.
September 2012
1st-3rd. Pleasant for the Prairies.
4th-7th. Thunderstorms for Labour Day.
8th-11th. Clear skies over the Prairies.
12th-15th. Fair.
16th-19th. Violent squalls across the Prairies.
20th-23rd. Rain, followed by clearing skies and
cooler temperatures.
24th-27th. Changeable; some sun, some clouds,
risk of passing showers.
28th-30th. Turning fair and pleasant.
Springside 4H Beef
Club Says “Thanks”
Springside 4H Beef Club would
like to thank Marj Langley for opening the Legion
building for our monthly meetings. We appreciate
Marj and want her to know that her job does not
go unnoticed.
Thank you Marj
Springside 4H Beef Club would also like to send a
big thank you to the Tillmans; Randy, Sheila,
Cody, Darren Gary, Kim and Levi for asking us to
barbeque for their auction sale. Thank you for the
opportunity to raise some money for our club.
Springside Seniors Centre -Audrey Badke
We had an
exceptionally
busy month in
April. Our last
shuffleboard
and cribbage
tournaments were held until late fall. Thanks to all
who participated.
Our potluck was held on April 26th with a
scrumptious Chinese Cuisine. We had 53 seniors in
attendance and after dinner were entertained with
films on Thailand presented by Edward Sek.
Thanks to Vern and Sonya Effa for bringing the food
from Yorkton.
May’s potluck was held on the 31st with an array of
delicious dishes. We had guests from Alberta and
Manitoba. We enjoyed the remainder of the
evening playing whist.
On June 21st we held our yearly BBQ supper.
Thanks to all the men who did the barbequing and
the ladies who brought salads and desserts. Games
were enjoyed in the afternoon before supper. We
were privileged to have Mike, Betty and Alec
Baranesky entertaining us with toe tapping music.
There will be no wellness or monthly meetings in
July or August.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday Sept. 4th at 2:00
pm. Wellness will be on Wednesday Sept. 19th from
9 am. (morning only). The nurse checks your blood
pressure, blood sugar, and weight. There is a
minimal charge of $2.00, (a person does not need
to be a member of the Seniors) . Flu shots will be
in October. Look for posters at the Seniors Centre.
Congratulations to ALL Graduates from Springside
this year. Hope all of your dreams come true.
Enjoy your summer, come out and play bingo and
whist each Friday at 2 pm. Cards and Bingo
alternate each Friday.
Jace Hansen, a member of the Springside 4H Beef Club
presenting a floral basket to Marj Langley
Summertime Cooking Tip
When you're making mayonnaise- based
salads, refrigerate the individual ingredients
before you make the salad. Pack the salad in
small containers instead of one big bowl. Small
containers chill faster and you can use them
one at a time, keeping the rest cool until ready
to eat.
Springside Baptist Church Pastor Richard Kauenhofen – 792-2190
Pastor Mike Anderson – 792-2290
Summer 2012
Summer Schedule; Sunday morning Service
at 10:00 am
SBC will have a kick-off to the fall schedule
with a pancake breakfast at the church on
Sept. 9 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Fall Sunday Service Schedule;
Prayer Time @ 9:00 am
Sunday school @ 9:50 am
Worship Service @ 10:50 am
Programs to resume in the fall;
· Awana
· Junior Church for children age 4 to Grade 2
during the Sunday morning worship service.
· Mom’s Morning Out (childcare is provided)
· Sunday School
· Women’s Ministries
· Young at Heart
· Youth
We are excited to welcome to Pastor Richard and Valerie
Kauenhofen and family to our community! Pastor Richard comes
to us from Carbon, AB. He and Valerie have four children, and
two grandchildren. Their youngest son, David is in Grade twelve.
They will be arriving in mid-July.
The AWANA program is for
all children in the
community, ages 2 to
grade 6. It runs on
Wednesday nights from
6:30 – 8:00pm. AWANA
registration night will be
on September 12. Have a
great summer and see you
in the fall!!
Please contact the church office for more information on any of our programs or Sunday Services.
Springside Baptist Church Phone 306-792-2102 [email protected] www.SpringsideBaptist.com
Library Notes -Marion Ockochinski
Another Storyhour year is at a close. We wish all our
little ones and their families the best summer ever and
hope to see many new faces to start again on
September 7. This past year has been lots of fun,
learning about
listening, sharing,
letters, rhymes,
stories, parties and
activities. One fun
session this spring
involved talking
about healthy
foods and making
our own fruits and vegetables out of playdough. We
couldn’t eat them, but they looked almost good enough
to do just that.
Many thanks to the parents for helping out and
providing snacks throughout the year. A huge thank-
you to Sheila Tillman for taking over the library during
my trip to Ireland in March and again while I was
mending from knee repair in May and June.
Thanks to the Library board members who brought the
pies for our pie and coffee and tea sale during the
Community Garage Sale on May 26th
. Kenny Weston’s
cherry pies were the hit of the day and I’m sure his
mom thanked him for his great pie making skills! Thanks
to all who stopped in and enjoyed the pie or just for a
visit.
This summer’s
reading program is
“Imagine”. We
welcome all children
to share in our fun
and games and
hopefully a little
time travel
excitement if we all use our imaginations. Pick up your
Summer Reading Club booklet at the Library. You can
find more Summer Reading Program fun on line at
www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca Mark your calendars for
August 13 and join us for our special summer performer
Len Gadica. Many of you older people are fans of his
dance music and we hope you all show up to enjoy the
entertainment. Let’s fill the hall!
Remember to keep reading to your children and having
them read to you. It will keep their reading skills sharp
for when they start back to school in the fall. The
purpose of the summer reading program is to
encourage reading for enjoyment and the Library is a
great place to find reading treasures to share.
Stop in and see our Imagination Time Travellers Tent.
Lego building table available all summer long!
Imagine…..
the fun at Springside Library this
summer!
The theme all summer long is
Imagine.
We are looking forward to having
our kids join the TD SUMMER READING CLUB and use
their imaginations all summer long. The program starts
on June 28 with a team sign up and
information time. Kids can stop in
and have a visit and get their
booklets for the summer.
This year there is a great website
with games reading suggestions and
much more. Go to:http://tdsummerreadingclub.ca and
explore the site.
Club meetings will be every Tuesday at
1:30 where we will bring our reading
logs up to date and listen to what
everyone has found to interest their
imaginagions.
Bingo will follow at 2:00
Thursday will have crafts, activities or movies starting at
1:30
Library hours Tuesday 1-7
Thursday 1-6
Friday 10 a.m.
( Story reading time for the younger set)
Phone 792-4743
Parkland Library website:
www.parkland.lib.sk.ca
Just Imagine!
Whitesand Wildlife Federation
Highway Cleanup -Rhonda Eastcott
On May 12th
approximately 40 people gathered to
clean up Highway 16 from Springside to Theodore.
The cleanup was headed up by Evan Werner with
other members of the Whitesand Wildlife
Federation and some parents and students from
the schools participating. With grab sticks, garbage
bags, and 5 gallon pails in hand, everyone headed
out to clean their area. Thankfully enough people
with quads were there so each group had a quad to
help get the garbage out of the water and also to
pull trailers with garbage cans.
We headed out around 9:30 in the morning and
everyone was finished by 1:00 p.m. It was hard to
believe all the garbage that people have thrown
out of their windows. From Springside to the
corner west of Eldon Arndt’s, we picked three half-
ton loads of garbage, and I believe that more than
that was picked from there to Theodore.
The kids were great, picking the garbage and had
fun finding snakes, mice and gophers. We had a
good visit with fellow volunteers that we often
don’t get to see.
When all was done a wiener roast complete with
salads, a veggie tray, pork and beans and pickles
was enjoyed by all. (Thank you to Maureen Werner
for her contribution of two quarts of delicious
pickles that disappeared in less than five minutes!)
The Wildlife Federation supplied the wieners, buns,
chips and drinks. The salads, veggie trays and
dainties were brought by many different people.
I am proud to say we did a darn good job and hope
that our children, grandchildren and everyone that
was out there can teach others to stop littering.
I won’t name all who were involved, but to the
Werners - thank you for the hours of work and
organizing. Also thanks to everyone who brought
their quads, trucks, and anything else that assisted.
We greatly appreciate it.
Next year I hope that more parents and students
from our schools come out for a day of fun, good
food, and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Card of Thanks
The Springside Volunteer Fire Dept. and the
First Responders want to send a huge thank
you to the Cornerstone Credit Union Staff -
Springside Branch for cooking and serving
us a delicious supper prior to fire practice
on May 28th
. We all appreciate the time
you took to cook, serve, and visit with us at
the fire hall. Thank you for the door prizes.
It is great to know that the time we give to
our community is appreciated. It is people
like you that make this such a great
community.
Volunteers shown picking garbage along the
highway.
Summer Safety
Tornado Safety Tips
Intense windstorms and tornadoes are now not
necessarily weather events that happen somewhere
else. The following is what to do to keep you and your
family safe.
Look and listen for large hail, heavy rain, strong winds,
frequent intense lightning, bulge with a rotary motion
at the base of the thunderstorm cloud, loud roar like
the sound of a jet or a train.
Seek Safe Shelter
A basement is best. Otherwise choose ground-floor
center rooms surrounded by other rooms. Never
choose upstairs locations because tornadic wind speeds
increase with height above the ground.
Choose rooms on the north and east sides of your
shelter if no interior rooms are available. Stay near the
innermost walls. Avoid rooms on the south and west,
because tornados usually travel from southwest to
northeast.
Choose a small closet or bathroom, because small
rooms are less susceptible to collapse. Take shelter
within the bathtub if there are no glass tub enclosures
or large mirrors nearby.
How to protect yourself and Your Family
Stay calm.
Seek shelter immediately
Keep a portable TV/radio and flashlight in your shelter.
Wear shoes to protect your feet from broken glass and
other debris left by the storm.
Protect head and chest-crouch, face to floor, hands
behind head.
Cover yourself with blankets, pillows or coats
Hide under sturdy furniture.
Avoid candles, gas lanterns and oil lamps.
In schools and offices, seek designated shelter in
interior rooms or hallways on ground floor, or lowest
floor possible. Avoid auditoriums and gymnasiums in
shopping malls; seek the smaller interior shops on the
ground floor.
In shopping centers, avoid large open rooms as well as
the south and west walls.
Evacuate mobile homes and vehicles. Seek shelter in
substantial structure, ditch or culvert.
Stay alert and Stay Safe
We have five acres of Thiessen and Honeywood
berries.
Mid-July the berries will be ready for your favorite
pastry or preserve.
This year we introduced a variety of cut flowers to
choose from.
Situated on the south side of Hwy 16. 3.8 km. east of
Theodore. SK.
We look forward to seeing you.
Ken & Cheryl
Ph. 306-647-2027
Watch for pumpkins and corn in the fall
Magpie Hill
Farm U–Pick Saskatoon
Orchard
Bartenders Available to Work
Weddings, Reunions, Etc.
Planning a get together and looking for someone to
work the bar? The Stoney Coulee Blackhawks are
available to work the bar at weddings, family
reunions or any other special occasion. They work on
a donation toward the hockey club. For more
information, contact Jeremy Flett or any member of
the team or any member of the S.R.A.
Sharing Summer Recipes
Summer Salad
-Grace Goltz
8 c. romaine lettuce-cut up
add 2 c cubed watermelon and cubed cucumber or
more if you like
Add: very thinly sliced red onion as much as you like
when ready to eat, add poppy seed dressing.
A very refreshing and a good conversation recipe on a
hot day.
Onion Ring Special
–Joyce Cockle
1 large onion, sliced in very thin rings
Cold water to cover
1 red pepper, sliced in rings
1 green pepper, sliced in rings
1 yellow pepper, sliced in rings
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups water
1 1/3 cups vinegar
2 tbsp. cooking oil
Separate slices into rings. Soak in the cold water for 1
hour. Drain.
Add pepper rings to onion rings in large container.
Mix sugar, second amount of water, vinegar and oil
together in saucepan
over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir until sugar
dissolves. Remove from heat.
Pour over onion-pepper mixture. Cover. Chill for at least
24 hours before serving.
Use as a salad, or add to a sandwich or serve with meat
or hamburgers. Keeps and keeps.
Beer Can Chicken
-Deb Keyowski
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Accent seasoning (optional)
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne
1 teaspoon dry
mustard
1 teaspoon garlic
powder
1 teaspoon onion
powder
Remove and discard the fat just inside the body cavities
of the chicken. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under
cold running water, then drain and blot dry, inside and
out, with paper towels.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body and
neck cavities, then rub another 1 tablespoon all over
the skin of the bird. If you wish, rub another 1/2
tablespoon of the mixture between the flesh and the
skin. Cover and refrigerate the chicken while you
preheat the grill. Set up the grill for indirect grilling (see
instructions below) placing a drip pan in the center. If
using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium.
If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the
smoker box and preheat the grill to high; then, when
smoke appears, lower the heat to medium.
Pop the tab on the beer can. Using a "church- key" style
can opener, make 6 or 7 holes in the top of the can.
Pour out the top inch of beer, then spoon the remaining
dry rub through the holes into the beer. Holding the
chicken upright, with the opening of the body cavity
down, insert the beer can into the cavity. (Caution: the
beer fizzes when you add the rub!).
When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss half the
wood chips on the coals. Oil the grill grate. Stand the
chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip
pan. Spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod, to
support the bird.
Cover the grill and cook the chicken until fall-off-the-
bone tender, 2 hours. If using charcoal, add 10 to 12
fresh coals per side and the remaining wood chips after
1 hour. (I frequently do this in the oven at 350 degrees).
Using tongs, lift the bird to a cutting board or platter,
holding the metal spatula underneath the beer can for
support. (Have the board or platter right next to the
bird to make the move shorter. Be careful not to spill
hot beer on yourself.) Let stand for 5 minutes before
carving the meat off the upright carcass. (Toss the beer
can out along with the carcass.).
Springside Community Garage
Sale -Marion Ockochinski
About 2½ years ago when we were having a
brainstorming session with the Bitz n Bytes crew we
came up with the idea of holding our own community
garage sale in hopes it would be something that many
could participate in and enjoy. This year’s event
seemed to be just that!
The morning of the sale the sun shone down and the
Springside Rec Association put on one of the yummiest
pancake, sausage and fruit breakfasts ever. Trevor
Shindle said 102 adults attended, about 15 children
ages 6 and older and many tots that he didn’t keep
track of. Congratulations to Bill Robertson who won the
50/50 draw. Good job SRA!
The Library was open for most of the day, selling pie,
coffee, tea and juice and supplying a place to visit or to
use the washroom. The board members supplied a nice
variety of pies with the top seller being the pies that
Michelle Weston brought that her son Kenny had made.
Thanks to all who supplied pies and helped serve and to
all who stopped in for a visit. The comments we heard
at the Library were very positive. Some were: “Items
were very nicely set out.” “Prices are very good.” and
“Lots of good stuff to look through!” Others said it was
nice to see people out strolling and chatting with
neighbours.
We hope everyone had a good time, managed to find
new homes for useful items and had a little extra jingle
in their pockets at the end of the day.
Thanks to Terry Popoff for putting up the signs on the
highways and to Lloyd Ockochinski for taking them
down.
Let us know if you have ideas for next year’s sale or
events. Anyone with a “garage band” wanting to
perform at a Community Garage Sale event?
GOOD STUFF SHOP 104 Patrick St.
Open Tues – Friday 1pm to 5 pm
Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm
641-4746
Operated by Doug & Gina Graham
We have New & Used Furniture Items, Antiques,
Misc. Items Collectibles.
Consignments welcomed.
Doug has direct experience in this area running a
shop in Penticton B.C.
Come and see us we welcome your business.
Prices are negotiable.
Coffee is always on.
Zumba® Fitness
the hottest in group fitness! A surprisingly challenging
workout using Latin-dance based moves to fun
rhythmic merengue, cumbia and salsa music that just
makes you want to move! No prior group fitness or
dance experienced required - Zumba fitness is for
everyone! A class so fun that you don't even realize
you're exercising! Are you ready to party?
Starting this fall. Days and times to be announced at a
later day. For more info contact Jessica Kaiser at 621-
8682 ....... or fresh. fitness by jess on facebook.
Many visitors to the community took in the garage sales in
Springside. In addition to the many homes that participated,
tables were also set up at the rink.
Springside 4-H Beef
Club Wraps up a Busy
Year
-Jillian Just
Well, another busy year is almost to a close for the
Springside 4-H Beef Club. Our club has been involved in
a lot of events this year, from laying the wreath at the
Remembrance Day ceremony to 4-H judging at the
Harvest Showdown, and from the Spring Steer & Heifer
Show to our upcoming Achievement Day and the
Regional Show & Sale.
The Springside 4-H Beef Club’s Achievement Day is on
July 2, 2012 at the Exhibition grounds in Yorkton.
Achievement Day gives our members a chance to show
off all they have learned this year. The day kicks off with
questionnaires. Soon after that is the 4-H judging and
then we show our cattle. Some of the classes we will
participate in are grooming, showmanship, as well as
market steer and heifer classes. At the end of the day is
a well- deserved pizza supper and the awards
ceremony.
On July 4, 2012 is the 4-H Regional Show & Sale. Some
of the classes are showmanship, steer classes, heifer
classes, and 4-H judging. We will be competing against
other clubs such as Theodore, Neudorf, Sheho, Yorkton
and Springside. After the show, there will be a
barbeque and then the sale. A hi-lite of the Yorkton
Regional Show & Sale is the Brennan Werner Memorial
Award. This award is presented to the most deserving
4-H member who exemplifies the “Spirit of 4-H”.
Consideration will be given to the 4-H beef member will
displays the overall theme of the 4-H program, along
with consistent and enjoyment of other members.
Our club has nominated Kaitlyn Polegi. She will be
competing against other deserving members from the
clubs presenting at this show and sale. GOOD LUCK
KAITLYN!!!
Please look for our results from Achievement Day and
the Regional Show & Sale in the next issue of the
Springside Bitz n’Bytes! We would also like to thank
our parents, volunteers and the many sponsors who
have made this year possible for our club.
Jake Holinaty and Zackary
Shearer Selected for
Saskatchewan Games -Kacie Manz -Parkland Valley Sport, Culture
and Recreation
Jake Holinaty and Zackary Shearer have been selected
to represent Team Parkland Valley at the 2012
Saskatchewan Summer Games. These athletes made
the teams after competing in tryouts during May in
Yorkton.
Jake and 11 other athletes will compete in baseball July
29 – August 1. The eight districts in the province will be
split into two pools of 4 each competing for the gold
medal.
Zackary will join 13 others and compete in soccer
August 1 – August 4. Nine teams have been split into
three pools with the seeding based on the 2008
Saskatchewan Games results putting Team Parkland
Valley in first.
The 2012 Saskatchewan Summer Games will be hosted
by Meadow Lake July 29 – August 4. The Saskatchewan
Games are the province’s largest amateur multi-sport
event attracting 2000 participants, approximately 5000
spectators, officials, provincial media, VIP’s and mission
staff. This event provides a tremendous opportunity for
building community capacity through volunteer
involvement, leaving a legacy of facilities and
equipment along with a significant contribution to the
economic impact of the community.
Good luck to all the athlete, coaches, and managers that
will represent Team Parkland Valley at the
Saskatchewan Summer Games!
SPRINGSIDE LIONS
CLUB -Judy Berrns
As our Club recesses for a few months, we would like to
wish everyone a safe and happy summer! We look
forward to a fresh start this fall as we begin our 31st
year of Lionism in Springside.
DOREEN BERRNS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Each year our club sponsors a scholarship at each of the
high schools in Yorkton with the criteria being as
follows:
· Student must be from Springside & District
· Must be furthering their studies
· Show leadership in the school and
community
Application forms are available at the schools.
We are very pleased to announce that the 2012
recipients are:
Sacred Heart High School
-HANNAH THRUN
Yorkton Regional High School
-KRISTEL BREITKREUZ
SPRINGSIDE LIONS COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY
CALENDARS
Calendars will be available again for 2013. However, we
need everyone’s help in making sure that all
information included in the calendar is accurate. Please
let us know of any changes to your family’s status – new
babies, deaths, changes to marital status, etc. Changes
will not be made without consent from the people
involved. Please use the form, which is included with
the current calendar and mail it to Box 261, Springside
S0A 3V0 or you can send the information to us by email
Also, if anyone is interested in adding your family to the
calendar let us know. All we need are first and last
names, birthday month and day only and anniversary
month and day only (no year).
Each year we are also on the lookout for a picture for
our calendar. If you have one that you think would be
appropriate, send it to us as well. If your picture is
chosen, your name will be included with the picture and
your calendar will be given to you free of charge.
We will be having a calendar pickup day in early
December in conjunction with a pancake breakfast and
Christmas Raffle Basket. Watch for posters!
We are very proud to be a part of a wonderful
community like Springside. We welcome any
suggestions you may have for worthwhile projects or
activities – please let us know your ideas.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Donates to
Springside 4-H
The 4H Club in Springside has received a $400.00
donation from Rob Bletsky, sales representative for
Pioneer Hi-Bred. Each year as part of its Community
Investment program, Pioneer Hi-Bred recognizes one of
its sales reps for dedication and focus on the customer
and contributes to a local charity of the recipient’s
choice. This year, Rob was honored with the distinction
and chose the Springside 4-H as recipient of the cash
donation. Pictured above is Rob’s wife Tracey Bletsky
presenting the cheque to 4-H club member Sarah
Weinbender.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited is Canada’s premier seed
company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pioneer
Hi-Bred, a DuPont business and is a supplier of
advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds
to famers in more than 90 countries.
Springside School
Roughrider Chris Getzlaf Visits
Springside School -Cole Hudy
“Number 89 of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Chris
Getzlaf came to Springside School to talk to the
students. He gave a presentation on behalf of the Red
Cross about bullying at the school on Tuesday May 1st
.
He said that there are three people involved in the act
of bullying; the bully, the target (or victim), and the
bystander. Everyone has the power to help or to hurt
others. Bullying can be physical, social, verbal or cyber.
He said a lot about bullying and how to prevent it. After
the presentation he answered questions and then he
signed autographs. I think everybody learned a lot
about bullying that day”.
Chris Getzlaf, slotback for the Saskatchewan
Roughriders signs autographs at Springside School
Springside School recently held their awards night.
The following are the recipients of this year’s awards;
Band Awards
· Spirit Rayne Soanes
· Proficiency Marissa Chartier
Physical Education Award
· Female Marissa Chartier
· Male Jonah Sutter
Springside Baptist Church Student of Excellence
Codi-Kay Horsburgh
RCMP Outstanding Student
Marissa Chartier
Celebrate Sask. Award
Lucas Muir
Congratulations to All!
Springside School Awards
Night -Rhonda Eastcott
The Springside Skating Club would like to
congratulate Miss Taylor Shindle on
winning the “Basket of Fun” Raffle. Thank
you to all who purchased tickets.
Celebrating Success
Springside Students Graduate
“Sunrise, sunset. Sunrise, sunset. Swiftly
flow the days. Seedlings turn overnight to
sunflowers, blossoming even as we gaze.”
-Marion Ockochinski
From first cry to first
tooth. First steps to
stepping into
kindergarten. First grade
to last day in Springside
School. First day at high
school to high school
graduation. First steps
into the world of
adventure, work-world,
college or university and then...beyond.
How swiftly fly the years.
We mark the passing of time. We cheer their
achievements. We look ahead to share the
future. Congratulations to all our students as they pass
through all the milestones along life's path.
Congratulations Grade 12 Graduates
2012
Virginia Bowmen
Kristel Breitkreuz
Daniel Brown
Jonathon Buchan
Tiffany Dyck
Amber Horvath
Jacob Prybylski
Darren Tillman
Springside Baptist Church honored the
graduating class of 2012 by holding a supper
celebrating their achievement. Pictured above
are from L to R Jonathon Buchan, Jacob
Prybylski, Kristel Breitkreuz and Darren
Tillman.
The 1951 graduates and their escorts;
Ladies; Marion Reeves, Dorothy Montay, Florence
Barber, Jean Calver, Angie Oscienny, Harriett Guderyan,
Germaine Simair
Gentlemen; Don Urbanoski, Richard Reeves, Rene
Badke, Johnny Serada, Donn Laube, Peter Spilchen,
Danny Lachmanic
Blast from the Past...
Springside School Graduation
1951
“Graduation is only a concept. In real life every
day you graduate. Graduation is a process that
goes on until the last day of your life. If you
can grasp that, you'll make a difference. “
~Arie Pencovici
Congratulations
Heather Breitkreuz has received a
Bachelor of Education degree with
a major in visual Arts and is
currently working for the Regina
Catholic School Division. Heather
is the daughter of Bernie and
Martha Breitkreuz of Springside.
Congratulations Heather on your
accomplishment and you are
wished the best in the future.
Christa Schmelinsky, daughter of
Deb Keyowski and Paul Schmelinsky
received her Bachelor of Education
at the U. of R. spring convocation.
Christa is employed at Davison
School in Melville.
Congratulations Christa, we are so
proud of you and your
accomplishments.
Love Mom and Jack
Michelle Breitkreuz, daughter of
Royal and Sharon Breitkreuz has
graduated from the University of
Regina with a degree in Social
Work.
Congratulations Michelle and
all the best in your future
endeavors.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made...”
Emily Elizabeth Arndt
Born February 14. 2012
8 lbs, 2 oz., 21” long
Proud parents are David and Jessica
Arndt, grandparents Eldon and Kitty
Arndt and great grandmother Hannie
Arndt.
Congratulations and welcome
Emily!
Rev. Dr. Galen L. Tracy, Sr.
Oct. 31, 1941 – March 23, 2012
Nick Stefanyshyn
Oct. 15, 1925 – March 30, 2012 Madeline Diana Laube
March 4, 1936 – Apr. 21, 2012
Everett Gerrard
Nov. 30, 1925-May 13,
2012
No night without
There is no night without a dawning
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing...
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away Out of a restless, care
worn world Into a brighter day.
Helen Steiner Rice, American poet
(1900 - 1981)
Wesley Reeves
Aug. 22, 1928-March 25, 2012
In Loving Memory
Juice Bottle Bug Barn This craft is a great way to reuse a juice bottle while safely learning
about the insects in our world. After your observations, be sure to
return the critters where you found them!
You Will Need:
Scissors
Painters Masking Tape
Rocks, grass, twigs etc.
Scrap piece of window screen
Empty flat sided plastic juice bottle
What to Do:
1. Remove all labels from juice bottle and thoroughly was inside and out with warm water and mild dish soap.
Rinse well and be sure to save the lid.
2. Lay bottle on its flat side and use scissors to cut an opening on the side facing up.
3. Cut a piece of screen to fit over the opening, overlapping it by about ¼” all the way around the edge.
4. Use the masking tape to attach the screen to the bottle by securely taping ¼” of the screen edge all the way
around to the bottle
5. Place rocks, pebbles, dirt, grass, twigs, or whatever other natural items you choose inside the bottle through
the opening at the top.
6. To catch bugs with your bottle, place the bottle on the ground in tall grass where the insects can climb in.
Alternatively, you can catch insects on your own and place them into the bottle through the lid opening, then
secure the lid.
7. If you have trouble setting an insect free, or if you need to replace the greenery inside, you can easily peel
back the screen cover. To replace, simply add more masking tape and secure in place again
Q. What did the fire fly say to the other?
A. Got to Glow now!
Q. Why did the flea fail his exams?
A. He wasn’t up to scratch!
Q. Why did the fly fly?
A. Because the spider spied her!
Q. What’s smaller than an ant’s mouth?
A. An ant’s dinner!
Q. What do you call a fly with no wings?
A. A walk!
Q. How does a flea get from place to place?
A. By itch-iking!
Q. Where would you put an injured insect?
A. In an antbulance!
Q. Why wouldn’t they let the butterfly into the
dance? A. Because it was a moth ball!
SUDOKU PUZZLE
Working with the numbers already given, complete each diagram
with the missing numbers. Place a number into each box so that
each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square
within the large diagram (there are 9) will contain every number
from 1-9. No number shall appear more than once in any row,
column, or small 9-box square.
E M B T H Y B E Q U E S T R I A N D T W
T W A Y V V F I O N H K Y M N X R I H H
P M C M V O Y H E A A W I W R O W I N G
K A T R A M P O L I N E L X M S S Z U X
O V N V L K V L V V F O O T B A L L D Z
I Y K F Y F J I K Q J D B B B O X I N G
A O G H Y F Q W P B B O K H Y X S D N E
Z N H N D T I W E I G H T L I F T I N G
W A K V I F T I D K Q N M Y W Y Q Q Q N
Q T A W V E A B A D M I N T O N C N H P
Y H L S I N B A S K E T B A L L Z H H W
V L L U N C L R B Y T E N N I S A R O R
R E N Z G I E P W H Q T Z Z H L G S C E
O T I Z O N T C U V U N Q D M C I N K S
S I I G D G E R X E X F S S C K K U E T
F C Y C L I N G E S Q M P Z Z Q D A Y L
B S A I L I N G V O L L E Y B A L L U I
S I Y H D X I U Y J V D I A S A X H O N
S M V Z D O S V J N Q O B Z X R P A Y G
C J U J H G Y M N A S T I C S H Y Q Y C
X L V I H R C I E E R A O X J U D O S Y
A R C H E R Y S W I M M I N G G N S I N
6 5
5 9 1 4
4 1 3 8
8 4 9 5
9 2 3
3 7 8 2
1 2 6
9 8 3 7
5 6
OLYMPIC WORD SEARCH
SPRINGSIDE, SASK - 1912
Page 34
“A town well situated in the centre of a rich
Cereal-Growing and Mixed Farming district –
An industrious community with bright future
prospects—The cleanest and prettiest townsite
on the Winnipeg-Edmonton main line”
ARCHERY
ATHLETICS
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOXING
CYCLING
DIVING
EQUESTRIAN
FENCING
FOOTBALL
GYMNASTICS
HOCKEY
JUDO
ROWING
SAILING
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TENNIS
TRAMPOLINE
VOLLEYBALL
WEIGHTLIFTING
WRESTLING
Sharing Summer Recipes
Children's Cookies
-Marion Ockochinski
Here is a fun cookie recipe for summer. I have used this
in many ways; as an example of how all the ingredients
are needed to make the cookies as we are all needed to
be part of a community as well as making a giant cookie
in an 8" round cake pan to be an example of how we
share. This is one way we have used these cookies to
make microwave s'mores that are just so much fun and
soooooo good!
First make the cookies:
Cream together:
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar and
1 cup white sugar
add and mix:
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tso, baking powder
2 cup flour
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup coconut
1 cup crispy rice cereal
Form into balls and flatten. I use the bottom of a glass
dipped in white sugar which give a bit of sparkle to the
cookie. Bake at 375 F for 6-8 minutes.
When the cookies are cooled (they taste even better a
day or two later) put one cookie on a saucer flat side
up. Add a square of milk chocolate or a few chocolate
chips and top with a marshmallow. Set the topping
cookie on one side of the saucer not touching the first
cookie. Cook in the microwave for 10 seconds on
High and make sure you watch the marshmallow
grow. Take the saucer out and squish the topping
cookie on and when it is cool enough not to burn your
mouth dive in. Yummmmmm!
SPRINGSIDE HAIR SHOPPE New hours for the summer !!!
July and August
OPEN TUES. thru FRI.
9:00 to 2:00
792-2281
I will book later appointments upon request.
I have holidays that are booked throughout the
summer so make sure to call ahead to avoid
disappointment.
Cornerstone and Affinity Credit Unions sponsored the
visit of Chris Getzlaf of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
to Springside School. Presenting the cheque to
teacher, Mr. Turchinetz and Springside students,
Mikayla Chartier, Hannah Breitkreuz and Alexis Lyons
is Carleen Koroluk of Cornerstone Credit Union-
Springside Branch.
Credit Union Donation
Springside- in the fall, I will
be offering group music &
movement classes for
preschoolers as well as
piano lessons for both the
young and the old. Call
Diane at 590-7172 for
more information.
Home Daycare Spaces Available
Experienced, reliable, responsible mother of
two providing full time childcare in her home.
Meals, crafts, activities and fresh air
provided.
For more information call Tabitha Brandt
at 792-4443
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
A message from Vicar Prophet
“God Bless you all until we meet again on Earth or in
Heaven”
My time here, as vicar for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is
almost up. The last Sunday I will be leading service is
July 29th
. Stay tuned for the next vicar: Paul Preus, who
will start his vicarage Aug. 1, 2012.
St. Paul’s will continue to meet at eleven am Sunday
mornings as of July 8, 2012.
May the peace of God which passes all understanding
keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen
In Christ,
James H. J Prophet
1 Peter 3:15
Tam and Sam Walk Against Violence. Join us on
Sept. 30th to honor our friend and neighbor Tammy Lynn
Kullaway and to raise awareness of violence in our
society.
Shamrock Kennel and
Obedience Dog Show
Springside Arena
August 24 – 26, 2012
Tam and Sam Walk Against Violence Sept. 30, 2012
Summer Fun Program
Returns to the Rink
Summer Fun Spot Returns to Springside with a
new name for a new summer program.
The summer fun program provided by Parkland
Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District and
funded through our Springside Recreation
Association (which our children have been
enjoying for many summers here in Springside)
will be taking place this year July 16th
, 17th
, 23rd
and 24th
at the Springside Community Center
(also known as “The Rink” ).
The program is for children ages 5-13. This
year’s program will focus on the Olympics and
Summer Games with theme days such as Ancient
Greece, Australian Adventure, Enchanted
England, Mexican Fiesta, Japanese Dragon, and
Traditional Ukraine. The idea behind the
program is to get kids active in sport. Crafts will
be featured and small histories on each country
will add an educational fun twist to the summer.
The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an hour
break for lunch from 12 to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will
not be provided but there will be a small snack
at the end of the day.
This program is free of charge so we expect a
great turn out for some active summer fun!
Five Generations of the Groff
Family
Community Bitz....
Congratulations to Jim and Cheryl Graves who recently
celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary. We
wish you many more years of health and happiness.
Darren Tillman of Springside has had a successful year in
badminton. He received gold at Districts,
silver at Regionals and placed fifth overall at
Provincials. Well done, Darren!
Congratulations to Evan Werner on his recent
retirement from Ram Industries in Yorkton. After thirty
five years of working, we hope you enjoy some leisure
time and enjoy the sights and sounds of Wilson Lake.
A big thank you goes out to Darrell and Shirley Heuser
at Planters Paradise for their donation of the flowers for
the town planters. Thanks also to Trevor Shindle who
picked up the flowers and prepared the beds and tubs,
as well as to Jean Sander, Donna Gall and Evelyne
Sturtz for doing the planting. Thanks so much for
making our town look so beautiful.
Left to right: baby Connar with mother Amy, Grandpa
Derald, Great-Grandpa Bev and Great-great Grandma,
Nellie.
. - photo submitted by Helen (Nellie) Groff
Mark your Calendar
July
· 16-17 /23-24 “Journey to the Olympics” at
the rink for children 5-13. No charge.
August
· 6th
Saskatchewan Day –S.R.A. bingo at
the hall
· 13th
Len Gadica at the hall
· 24th
-26th
Shamrock Kennel and
Obedience Dog Show at the rink
· 30th
Pot luck supper at the Seniors Drop-
In Center
September
· 3rd
Labor Day –S.R.A. bingo at the hall
· 9th
Baptist Church pancake breakfast and
kick off to the fall schedule at the church.
· 12th
Awana registration at the Baptist
Church
· 30th
Tam and Sam Walk Against Violence
Fresh veggies and fruits are good snacks this time of
year, and not just for dieters. Fresh produce has a
very high water content, so it’s a great way to
hydrate without having to drink a ton of water. For
example, an apple is up to 85% of water by volume.
The Pet Corner
Travelling with your Pets -Deb Keyowski
With summer comes vacation time and sometimes
we need/want to
take the four legged
members of our
family along for the
trip. If you’ve made
the decision to take
Fido and Fluffy
along, here are
some tips to help
make the trip as
painless as possible.
If you are traveling by car, make sure your pet is
accustomed to traveling in the car and is securely
restrained. For long trips remember to take rest
stops for your pet, giving them a chance to get out
and stretch their legs as well as taking potty breaks.
It’s a good idea to do a trial run with your pet,
taking short trips in the car well before your
departure date to get them used to the idea of
travelling. The day of the trip, don’t feed them for
about four hours before starting out. I remember a
trip we had made to Selkirk Manitoba one year
where I forgot about this particular rule, fed Zoe,
who threw up all over Spike, who was one very
upset kitty. This did not make for a particularly
pleasant trip!
Cats are usually the hardest to travel with unless
you have an exceptional cat. They need to be put in
a smaller travelling cage but it needs to be large
enough for a small litter box. They come in
different sizes as do litter boxes. Unlike dogs that
may bark or cry if they need to potty, cats cannot
let you know when they need to. When you are
travelling, you cannot just stop and let them out of
the vehicle to do their business. So it is smart to
use a larger cage to be able to fit a litter box, food
and water dishes and a bed for them to lie on.
It is extremely dangerous to leave your pets
unattended in parked cars in the heat of summer.
Temperatures can reach 52 degrees C. (125
degrees F.) or more in just a few minutes. A pet
cannot survive this anymore than a human could
and their body temperatures are much higher than
ours. If you’re staying in hotels, know in advance
which hotels are pet friendly and what their rules
are for pets.
The following is a check list when travelling with
your pets;
· Leash
· Food and treats
· Water
· Water and food bowls
· Bedding
· Crate
· Doggie pick up bags
· Medications
· Toys
Sometimes, boarding kennels may be the answer.
If you are not prepared to make the necessary
arrangements to travel with the fur babies, there
are many reliable pet sitters available in the
Yorkton area.
Hope everyone has a “purrrrfect” summer.
Sudoku Solution
4 1 6 3 7 8 5 9 2
5 3 8 9 1 2 7 6 4
7 9 2 4 6 5 1 3 8
2 8 1 6 3 4 9 7 5
6 4 9 5 2 7 3 8 1
3 5 7 8 9 1 4 2 6
1 2 3 7 5 6 8 4 9
9 6 4 1 8 3 2 5 7
8 7 5 2 4 9 6 1 3
Please have your pets spayed and neutered.
Bitz n’Bytes would like to think
the following for their generous
donations;
Springside Rec. Assn.
Whitesand Wildlife
Joyce Cockle
Grace Chalupiak
Dan & Christel Derow
Esther Woloshyn
Marjorie Gerrard
Dorothy Leonhardt
& to all who contribute anonymously
through our donation boxes
located at various businesses in
Springside. It is only through
your generosity that we can
make this paper happen.
Our most sincere gratitude is extended to Mr. Ray Kerr and Toshiba in Yorkton for all
their support in making our paper a reality.
Bitz’n Bytes is a community newspaper, created by non -paid volunteers and not affiliated with, or
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Any donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. If you wish to contribute to the paper, please
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Watch for our fall issue which will
be distributed in September.
Deadline for submissions is Sept.
1st
. Please adhere to the
deadline date. Thank you.