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Springside Bitz n’ Bytes
Box 388 Spring 2012 edition
Springside, SK. S0A 3V0 Deadline for next issue June 15, 2012
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (306)792-2104 Fax: (306)792-4770
Welcome to all the new residents of
our community and welcome to
Spring 2012. Even though it almost seems like we didn’t
really have one this year, it’s nice to know
that winter is over (after the surprise Easter
storm) and we can now put away the parkas
and start thinking about what to plant this
year.
We encourage all of our readers to take
advantage of all of the great upcoming
activities in the months ahead. There will
be garage sales, bingos, ladies events,
school and church functions, to name but a
few, and we encourage one and all to join in
the fun. If you are interested in becoming
a part of any of the clubs and organizations,
please consider this your invitation and
know that we’d be delighted to have you
onboard.
There is something for everyone in
Springside!
We hope you enjoy this issue and wish you
all a wonderful spring!
Just when we thought we were out of the
woods....Mother Nature gave us a reality
check with a heavy rain which was followed
by heavy wet snow on Easter weekend. A
common sight was robins enjoying a smorg
of earthworms, while huddling the snow
covered ground. Town employees were out
on the job Saturday to ensure that the
streets were in good, drivable conditions for
residents to make their trek to the churches
for Easter Sunday services. Pictured below is
Dan Derow cleaning the street by Springside
Fine Foods.
Despite the less than enjoyable weather
conditions, residents still enjoyed Easter
Sunday with family and friends.
Spring is here -Marion Ockochinski
A while back I asked our
Facebook Friends to
post what the first thing
that makes them think,
"Spring is here."
Deb is our Christmas
fiend who loves
Christmas “soooo “much and could do a Christmas issue
two or three seasons of the year (if we would let her). I
love spring with fall being a close second. When I
married Lloyd he hated spring. All it made him think of
was sloppy roads, mud and problems. I think I have
begun to bring him around. Another 36 years should do
it!
Spring to me is when you have been outside in crisp air
that makes you feel alive when you breathe in as deep
as you can. Your feet are cold inside rubber boots, but
you hate to let the day end and go in the house. You
have a garden spade in one hand that you have been
enlarging snow-melt rivers with, watching one little
stream join another to empty a puddle. You become
aware of crows cawing greetings. You smell the pungent
smell of cattle on the breeze. Along the warm south
edges of the house you may find the beginnings of
something green; some perennial that you had
forgotten belonged there until just that moment. "Hello
green thing!" It is too early to worry about mowing
lawns, fighting dandelions, swatting mosquitoes. It’s still
too soon for lots of the busy-ness that we manufacture.
It is a time to feel new, to enjoy the warmth on our
faces, too long muffled under hoods and scarves... to
feel the crisp tang of the air in our lungs. It is time to
watch the sparkle of the spring sun on the trickling
water and to hear the drips of melting snow. It’s time to
feel truly alive in the moment, just blessed to belong to
the world and the newness of SPRING!
Here are some of the answers we have received from
our Facebook Friends. Enjoy and Happy Spring!
Michelle Eckhart
“The smell of mud”
Julie Brooks
“Spring is here when the Golf Course opens!!!”
Deb Keyowski
“When the cats come through the cat door with muddy
feet and track up the house.”
Noelia Gouty Bonato
“The birds singing in the morning.”
Mary Pinder
“When the geese and ducks start flying through in huge
flocks!”
Sandy Yachiw
“Spring is here when the Curling Rink closes!”
Jessie Banks
“Spring is close when you can smell the farmers working
the fields.”
James H J Prophet
“HE IS RISEN INDEED. ALLELUIA! Jesus Christ rises from
the dead. New life. New birth. Sin is no more and we
are saved.
"5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces
to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek
the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has
risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in
Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into
the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the
third day rise.” 8 And they remembered his words, 9
and returning from the tomb they told all these things
to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary
Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James
and the other women with them who told these things
to the apostles, 11 but these words seemed to them an
idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter
rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he
saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home
marveling at what had happened." Luke 24:5-12”
Judy Berrns
“You know it’s spring when there is that certain
“something” in the air – a breeze that is just a little
fresher and warmer – a scent unlike any other. That
and of course the pussy willows!
Rhonda Eastcott
“Spring is here when you hear the frogs and hear the
robins. “
Albert Curtis
“The crocuses come out.”
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Springside Baptist Church Spring 2012 Pastor Mike Anderson – 792-2290
He Is Risen! Ladies Dessert Night
We are excited to extend an
invitation to the ladies of our
community to our Ladies
Dessert Night coming up in
May. It is free and open to all
ladies age 13 & up!
Kathleen Gibson, a gifted
speaker, author, and radio
personality, will share on the
theme of Hospitality. Amanda
Buhler from Ebenezer will bring
special music. Please bring
your favorite tea cup & saucer
along with you.
Come and share in an evening
of fun, food and fellowship!
The Good Friday Service will be
Friday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m.
There will be several special
music numbers, as we
remember the road Jesus took
to Calvary and the sacrifice He
made on the cross.
Easter Sunday Service will be
Sunday, April 8 at 10:50 a.m.
Please join us as we celebrate
Jesus’ resurrection and victory
over sin and death.
SBC Presents:
COURAGEOUS
HONOR BEGINS AT HOME
A Movie Event
Sunday, March 25, 6:30 pm
All are welcome.
No Admission
Upcoming Events at SBC:
Courageous Movie March 25 @6:30 pm.
Good Friday Service April 6 @ 10:00 am
Easter Sunday Service April 8 @ 10:50 am
Creation Ministries April 14 @ 7:00 pm
April 15 @ 10:50 am
Ladies Dessert Night May 7 @7:00 pm
Church Picnic May 27
Grad Service June 3 @ 7:00 pm
Please contact the church office for more information on any of our programs or Sunday Services!
306-792-2102 [email protected] www.springsidebaptist.com
Mom’s Morning Out!
Are you at home with your little
ones every day? Feel a need for
some “adult conversation”?
Our mom’s group meets every
Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00
am. We are currently going through
the book laughing Matters by Phil
Callaway.
We discuss issues that face parents
today, share with and support one
another.
Come make some new friends, and
be encouraged!
At the end of April we will break for
the summer, and start meeting
again after Thanksgiving.
Child care is provided.
Hasn’t science disproved the Bible? What evidence
is there for creation? Did we evolve from pond
scum? But what’s the answer? Can the majority of
scientists really be wrong?
Richard Fangrad from Creation Ministries
International will be at SBC on Saturday April 14 at
7:00pm and 10:50am Sunday April 15. His
presentation will answer life impacting questions
like; Where did I come from? Why am I here? And
where am I going?
Discover the answers with Richard Fangrad when he
brings his powerful message. This dynamic
multimedia presentation will equip you to always
have a reason for the hope that lies with you. Don’t
miss it! All are welcome.
www.creation.com
The AWANA program is for
all children in the
community, ages 2 to grade
6. It runs on Wednesday
nights from 6:30-8:00 pm.
AWANA will wrap up for the
year with the Awards Night
& Store Night on May 2, and
resume again in September.
The Gardening Corner
Attracting Hummingbirds to your
Garden
There is nothing that says “spring” quite as much as
putting out the hummingbird feeders and watching the
cute little birds flitting around your feeder. Planting
flowers that attract hummingbirds is the way to
maximize your chances of enticing these delightful little
birds to your yard. The most popular hummingbird
flowers include:
· Bleeding Hearts
· Columbine
· Desert Trumpet
· Calico Bush
· Columbia Lily
· Scarlet Creeper
· Red Fireweed
· Trumpet Vine
· Cardinal Flower
· Trumpet Honeysuckle
· Bee Balm
· Carpet Bugle
· Impatiens
· Petunias
· Salvia
· Butterfly Bush
· Coral Bells
· Fuchsia
· Larkspur
· Cannas
Tips for Hummingbird Gardens
It takes more than just planting the right flowers to
attract hummingbirds to your garden. For the best
results…
· Combine both annual and perennial flowers.
Perennials will bloom for years and offer longer
lasting blooms, while annuals are a bolder burst
of color that can attract greater numbers of
birds.
· Plant flowers in tiers and use plants that grow
to different heights. Some hummingbirds prefer
taller stems, while others want to be closer to
the ground, and providing layered vegetation
gives the birds more options to choose from. If
the plants are all the same height, consider
creating a sloping garden or using flower boxes
to add tiers.
· Choose blooms in a variety of colors. While red
is one of the most attractive shades to
hummingbirds, they will drink from any suitable
flower no matter what its color. A more varied
garden will attract more birds. If you want to
ensure a bold red color in the garden, add a red
gazing ball or sculpture near the flowers.
· Remove faded flowers throughout the season.
Hummingbirds recognize that wilted flowers
have no more nectar and will avoid bushes with
many faded blooms in favor of better feeding
locations. Removing the faded flowers can also
encourage the plants to produce additional
blooms.
· Avoid using any pesticides or insecticides to
manage the hummingbird flowers. These
chemicals can be harmful to the birds and will
also kill the insects that are another important
source of hummingbird food.
· Add a mister or small dripper near the
flowerbeds to give hummingbirds a source of
water and leave some branches available for
the birds to perch when they are not feeding.
These tactics will keep the birds around the
garden for longer periods of time.
A Homemade Nectar Recipe:
Step 1: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Step 2: Add 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar.
Step 3: Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4: Boil this mixture for 2 minutes to help
prevent it from spoiling too rapidly.
Step 5 Allow to thoroughly cool.
Step 6: Pour into a clean hummingbird feeder.
Winged Jewel -author unknown
With wings spun of silver and hearts of gold,
these tiny creatures our hearts behold.
With angelic features and colors so bright,
make even the heaviest heart seem light.
The magical way they flit through the sky,
they appear, and then vanish in the blink of an eye.
They're sending a message for us to retrieve,
Anything's possible for those who believe!
Bitz n’Bytes Receive donations
from local groups at Meet and
Greet
Cornerstone Credit Union Springside Branch presented
Bitz n’Bytes with a cheque from money which had been
raised at a Wieners and Beans Supper. Pictured from
left to right are Credit Union employees Carleen
Koroluk, Mae Pawliw, Amy Barrowman, and Beth
Koban. Accepting the cheque are Bitz n‘Bytes
volunteers Rhonda Eastcott, Regina Melnyk , Marion
Ockochinski and Deb Keyowski.
Brian Berrns, president of the Springside Snowmobile
Club presents Bitz n’Bytes volunteer, Deb Keyowski
with a cheque for $300.00. Volunteers Marion
Ockochinski, Rhonda Eastcott and Regina Melnyk are
pictured in the second row. Missing from the photo is
Bitz n’Bytes volunteer, Cristal Ockochinski.
Submitted by Grace Goltz
She is just away
In a land of light and peace
Where warmth helps to ease your pain
And love abounds and worldly difficulties
cease....
She is just away, but her memory remains
and the love she left within your heart
will help to ease your pain.
Gladys Goltz Sept. 15, 1921 – Jan. 15, 2012
“Remember that when you leave this earth, you can
take with you nothing that you have received - only
what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest
service, love, sacrifice and courage.”
--St. Francis of Assisi
Mark your Calendar
April 6- Good Friday
April 8 – Easter Sunday
April 14- Rabies Clinic at the fire hall
April 21- Ladies Night at the town hall
May 6- U.C.W. Strawberry Social at the seniors’
Center
May 7- S.R.A. bingo at the hall
May 7- Ladies’ Dessert night at the Baptist
Church
May 12 – Whitesand Wildlife Highway Clean up
May 13- Mother’s Day
May 21- Victoria Day
May 26- Springside Community Garage Sale
June 1- GX Star Search at the Rec Complex
June 4- S.R.A. bingo at the town hall
June 17- Father’s Day
July 1- Canada Day Interdenominational Church
Service & BBQ
Cockle Family
FOUR GENERATIONS
Pictured above left
to right are former
Springside residents
Jim and Joyce
(Bennet) Cockle,
their granddaughter
Angeline with her
baby son Gabriel
Charles de la Reta
and their son
Charles Cockle.
Pictured at left is the
newest member of
the family, Gabriel,
who was born on
Aug. 9th
, 2011 in Hamilton, Ontario, with his proud
parents, Angeline and Alex de la Reta.
Celebrating Success
Local Student receives
Scholarships
Melissa Turner is a first
year Agribusiness
student at Lakeland
College in Vermilion,
Alberta and is currently
enrolled in the livestock
concentration of
Agribusiness. To date,
scholarships that she
has received include the
2010-2011
Saskatchewan
Agriculture Student Scholarship (awarded by
Saskatchewan Agriculture), the Canadian Board
Entrance Scholarship (awarded by Lakeland College),
the 2011 Canadian Wheat Board 4-H scholarship
(awarded by the the Saskatchewan 4-H Council), the
Rusnak, Balacko, Kachur and Rusnak Law Scholarship
(awarded by the Yorkton Regional High School), the
Parkland Therapeutic Riding award (Parkland
Therapeutic Riding Assoc.), the Monsanto Canadian
2011 Opportunity Scholarship (Monsanto Canada Inc)
and the Stanley R. Fulks Memorial Scholarship
(awarded by Lakeland College) Melissa was selected to
receive the Saskatchewan General Proficiency Award by
the Ministry of Education. Upon graduation from
Agribusiness at Lakeland College she plans to continue
her education and pursue her Bachelor of Agribusiness.
Melissa is the daughter of Elwood and Donna Turner of
Springside. Congratulations Melissa!
Spring Cleaning Tip
Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of
warm water for a general cleaner. Or, use baking
soda on a damp sponge. .
Scoops is now hiring for
both part time and full time employment
in both their Yorkton and Springside
locations. To apply or for further
information, call Nicole at 792-4768.
Home Daycare Opening
April 2nd in Springside +Hours 7am to 6pm
+Open Monday to Friday
+Closed stat holidays
+Before and after school care available
+Large fenced backyard
+Healthy snacks and lunches provided
+Has certificate in Early Childhood Education
+Four years work experience at Accent On Kids
in Yorkton
+Limited spots available
+Contact Janine at 792-2123 for further
information
May 26, 2012
Second Annual Community
Garage Sale
May 26th is the date set aside for the second annual
Community Garage Sale in Springside. All residents are
encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to do
some spring cleaning and make a little pocket money.
Advertising for the event will be provided by Springside
Bitz n’ Bytes through the internet, local papers, radio
and T.V. Anyone who registers their sale will be
included in our community garage sale map, which will
be made available at several locations around town.
Please call Deb at 792-2104 or send us an email at
[email protected] to register your
location by May 1 to ensure that your sale is listed on
the map. Anyone who would like to rent a space at the
rink for the day can call Trevor at 792-4707. The cost
for space rental will be $15.00 and extra tables can be
rented at $10.00 for use at your residence. Proceeds
from the table and space rental will go to the S.R.A.
for sports, recreation and culture in the community.
Attention schools, churches, clubs and
organizations consider raising money for a cause
or bringing awareness to your organization by
hosting a garage sale. This is a great opportunity
to do some fundraising. .
Springside U.C.W.
Mother’s Day Strawberry
Social
Sunday, May 6th
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
At the Springside Senior’s Center
Everyone Welcome
Blast from the Past
-photo submitted by Terry Matkowski
Sadie Hawkins
Day at Springside
School. (Year
unknown) L .to R.
Jim Barber, Ernie
Stefanyshyn,
Elizabeth
Stefanyshyn,
Loreen Jonat,
teacher, Mr.
Holinaty
Leap Year Trivia Most years that can be evenly divided by 4 are
leap years. Exception: Century years are NOT
leap years UNLESS they can be evenly divided
by 400.
From this day forward
Julie Effa, daughter of Ken and Elaine Effa and
James Bishop were married on Jan. 12, 2012 on
Waikanae Beach, New Zealand. The newlyweds
currently reside in Waikanae, New Zealand, where
Julie is attending school where she is studying
midwifery.
We wish James and Julie many years of
health and happiness.
Congratulations!
Announcing the arrival of Ethan Gabert
Richard born March 3, 2012 at 6:22 AM,
weighing 10 lbs. and measuring 22
inches. Proud parents are Coleen (nee
Gabert) & René Richard of Weyburn,
SK. Proud grandparents are Mervin &
Vicki Gabert of Springside, SK and Maurice
& Cynthia Richard of Fredericton, NB.
Ffion Maeve Born March 1, 2012
To big sister Mackenzie and to Dad and Mom Lisa (Ockochinski) and
Lar Quigley 9 lbs. 4 oz.
Proud grandparents are Lloyd and Marion Ockochinski of Springside.
Cole Michael Forrester arrived on March 15, 2012 in Sylvan
Lake Alberta. Cole is the son of Jennifer and Adam
Forrester. Proud grandparents are Orley and Betty
(Rodgerson) Neuert and great grandmother, Vi Rodgerson
of Springside. Congratulations and welcome Cole.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
-Vicar James H. J. Prophet
Merry Easter and the Lord's richest
blessings to you all!
Holy Week service times:
Maunday Thursday--April 5 @ 7:30pm in
Yorkton, Zion Lutheran Church 234
Independent St.
Good Friday--April 6 @ 11am in Springside
Easter Sunday--April 8 @ 11am in
Springside
May your hearts rejoice as you reflect and
celebrate the death and resurrection of
our Lord Jesus Christ? He is Risen! He is
risen indeed. Alleluia!
In Christ,
James H J Prophet
1 Peter 3:15
From Grandma’s kitchen;
Doreen’s Chocolate Sundae
Pudding
-Judy Berrns
This is truly a tribute to my wonderful mother-in-law
Doreen as it was after enjoying one of her amazing
suppers that I first tried this dessert. It's simple and
easy, but totally decadent, rich and very chocolaty - and
even better with a glob of vanilla ice cream on top:
CHOCOLATE SUNDAE PUDDING
1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 T. cocoa
Mix dry ingredients together.
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 T. melted butter
3/4 cup walnuts
Add the above to the dry ingredients - mix well and
spread into a greased baking dish.
SAUCE
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 T. cocoa
1-3/4 cup boiling water
Mix and pour carefully over batter. Do not mix. Bake in
a 350 degree oven for about 1/2 hour. The cake will rise
to the top with the sauce on the bottom. Let stand
before serving. Serves 8.
New Signage at the Rink
Please note the new signage at the Recreation
Complex. There are now two handicapped parking
spots as well as reserved emergency vehicle
parking.
Celebrating Canada Day
Sunday July 1, 2012
Interdenominational church
Service
At the Springside Rec Complex With special music
BBQ to follow
Sponsored by Town Council
Hello again from Springside
Community Council!
-Dee Valstar
It’s hard to believe
that our school
year is half over
already!
Our students at
Springside School
blessed our
community with a very entertaining Christmas concert
on December 20th, 2011. Thank you to all that brought a
non-perishable item for the food bank! We would also
like to thank the following businesses for donating the
fantastic raffle items for the Christmas concert; The
Craft Shack, Springside Family Foods, The Hair Shoppe,
Drake Meats (Dale Audette), Scoops- Nicole Roy,
Scentsy (Michelle Eckhart), Card Making (Jessie Banks),
Made by Julie O (Julie Ockochinski), Springside School
Kindergarten class, Valstar Farms and S.C.C.
Congratulations to all our winners that evening!
Springside students have been busy working towards
the “Caught You Caring” program which has consisted
of several awards
including; Caring
Award, Respect
Award and
Cooperation
Award.
Congratulations
to all our caring,
respectful and
cooperative kids!
The NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) has
been very well received by our Springside students and
finished up just prior to February break. The school
celebrated Family Literacy Day on January 25 by inviting
parents in to learn about different countries with their
children!
Jump Rope for Heart was a huge success again this year
raising $3061.00! Thank you for all the support.
The Talent Showcase night raised $250.00. There were
Also personal donations of $100.00 for a total of
$350.00 that were passed on to Telemiracle! The
students always enjoy entertaining the community with
their many talents.
Thank you to all parents and community members that
purchased tickets to the Terriers game on January 11,
2012. The school made $360 off the game!
Once again the S.C.C. recognized Teacher/Staff
Appreciation week February 12-18. We honored our
principal, teachers, and staff and bus drivers with
tokens of appreciation throughout the week. Please
remember to say “Thank you” to all that help educate
our children!
The S.C.C has been awarded a grant from the Good
Spirit School Division to send a member to the SCC Rural
Congress. This year Michelle Eckhart will be
representing our S.C.C from March 25 – 27, 2012. We
look forward to hearing what other school community
councils are doing for their students and communities!
Thank you to Stephen Biblow for his continued
generosity! Stephen donated the sand needed to
complete the sidewalk and swing pad in our
playground.
The S.C.C has purchased a school music kit for our
students and is working towards assisting with the
purchase of a new projector for our Gr. 1-2 SMART
board as well as a new piano for our students. We
would also like to be able to assist with the purchase of
a Lower Literacy Initiative Kit for our students.
Please watch for our upcoming fundraiser “Vesey’s”
bulbs and seeds! Spring is fast approaching and what a
great gift for Mother’s Day!
S.C.C would like to remind parents, students and
community members that clothing can be purchased
with the logo of our Springside STARS at
yourschoolgear.ca. The school does have samples for
sizing if you are interested.
Our final meeting for this school year will be held on
Tuesday, May 8th at the school at 7:00pm.
Happy Spring!!!
"Students Come First"
School Community Councils
As per the Ministry of Education, School Community Councils "provide a province-wide mechanism for parents, community
members, school staffs and students to be actively involved in local initiatives that positively impact student learning and
success, including school-level learning improvement plans and career development initiatives".
Happy Centre 4-H Club -Annelies Valstar
My name is Annelies Valstar. I am 8 years old and I am
going to report the news from my 4-H club.
We have 7 members and 2 leaders. Our members are;
Jessica Brown, McKenna Omiecinski, Layden Omiecinski,
Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky, Camryn Molnar, Ry-Lynn
Molnar and myself. Our general leader is Mrs. Lisa
Brown and our project leader is Miss Stephanie
Lockhart.
We have had a lot of fun this 4-H year and we get to
ride lots!
On October 30th
, 2011 our club had a Halloween ride
where we all dressed up our horses and ourselves and
paraded around the arena. Then we had supper in the
Happy Centre School.
On December 11th
, 2011 our club had a Christmas party!
We went on sleigh rides, played broom ball on the
frozen pond at Mr. & Mrs. Nagy’s place. Then we had
hotdogs and treats. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Nagy.
On January 22nd,
2012, we had a winter project meeting
at Mr. & Mrs. Omiecinski’s house. We all brought
material to make shipping boots for our horses! There
were lots of different color materials. Mrs. Omiecinski
helped us all with her sewing machine! Thank you Mrs.
Omiecinski!
On February 19th
, 2012, we had our public speaking at
the Happy Centre School. It was scary but fun! Thank
you to Mr. Ron Rudoski for judging our speeches. We
also cut out a giant heart and pinned our shipping boots
on them wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. It
looked really cool!
On March 10th
, 2012 we had our first ride of the New
Year. It was FUN! Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Beres for the
use of your arena! Our next ride will be on March 24th
,
2012.
Our club is selling Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery tickets and
Tupperware for fundraisers. If anyone is interested
please contact any of our members or our leaders.
Well- that’s all for now from the Happy Centre 4-H Club!
Back Row L-R Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky, Annelies Valstar.
Front Row L-R McKenna Omiecinski, Layden Omiecinski, Ry-
Lynn Molnar, Camryn Molnar, Jessica Brown
Valentine made by members
of the Happy Centre 4-H Club
which displays the members
shipping boots which they
made as a winter project.
Halloween ride at happy Centre School Oct. 30, 2011
Sleigh rides with Mr. and Mrs. Nagy on Dec. 11, 2011
-In loving memory of Jared Berrns
Berrns Family and
Springside Lions Club
Donate $6,000.00 to the
Health Foundation
On Jan. 27th
, members of the Springside Lions Club and
guests enjoyed a potluck supper at the Springside Town
Hall, after which a presentation was made to the Health
Foundation. Brian and Judy Berrns, who lost their son,
Jared on Feb 10, 2011 to complications from diabetes
donated $3,000.00 in Jared’s memory and the
Springside Lions Club matched the donation. The
money will be used for new dialysis chairs and
monitoring equipment at the Yorkton Hospital. In
recognition of this wonderful contribution, the Health
Foundation will place an “In Memory of Jared Brian
Berrns” plaque at the entrance of the Dialysis Program
and on the main donor wall of the hospital.
The Lions Clubs of Saskatchewan will soon mark a 25
year partnership of fundraising and building diabetes
awareness with the Canadian Diabetes Association.
The Lions currently sponsor the Travelling Diabetes
Resource Program to visit communities to provide
diabetes related resources to people with diabetes,
their family as well as to those at risk of developing
the disease.
Pictured above presenting a cheque for
$3,000.00 to Ross Fisher of the Health
Foundation is president of the Springside Lions
Club, Connie Zazula. Lions members, seated L
to R.; Jeanette Karapita, Gordon Berrns and
Sonya Biblow. Middle row; Judy Berrns, Kalvin
Werner and back row Melvin Hnidey, Chuck
Allary, Barry Merriman and Brian Berrns.
Presenting the cheque for $3,000.00 from
the Berrns family to Ross Fisher of the Health
Foundation is Jared’s mother, Judy Berrns.
Also pictured seated are his grandfather,
Gordon, dad Brian, nephews Landen and
Hayden and brother and sister in law, Derek
and Rochelle Berrns.
Farming is risky business. Risk management is
not only about buying insurance, it’s about anticipating
what could go wrong and taking steps to reduce the
impact if and when it should happen.
For a free consultation, call Jack Sobkovich or Deb
Keyowski at 792-4732.
Living with Celiac Disease -Michelle Eckhart
Celiac (SEE-lee-ak) disease is a digestive condition
triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which is
primarily found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and
many other foods containing wheat, barley or rye.
People with celiac disease who eat foods containing
gluten experience an immune reaction in their small
intestines, causing damage to the inner surface of the
small intestine and an inability to absorb certain
nutrients.
Celiac disease can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Eventually, the decreased absorption of nutrients
(malabsorption) that occurs with celiac disease can
cause vitamin deficiencies that deprive your brain,
peripheral nervous system, bones, liver and other
organs of vital nourishment. Some people also
experience dermatitis from exposure to gluten.
No treatment can cure celiac disease. However, you can
effectively manage celiac disease by changing your diet.
Some people have a milder form called Gluten –
sensitivity. They may not be as adversely affected by
foods but need to be aware of how much gluten you
consume.
If you've been diagnosed with celiac disease, you'll
need to avoid all foods that contain gluten. Ask your
doctor for a referral to a dietitian, who can help you
plan a healthy gluten-free diet. Here's an overview of
foods that contain gluten and gluten-free foods that are
safe to eat.
Always avoid
avoiding eating gluten, avoiding food and drinks
containing:
· Barley, Bulgur, Durum, Rye, Wheat, and Spelt
Avoid unless labeled 'gluten-free'
Avoid these foods unless they're labeled as gluten-free
or made with corn, rice, soy or other gluten-free grain.
Also check the label to see that they're processed in a
facility that is free of wheat or other contaminating
products:
· Beers, Breads, Cakes, muffins, cookies, cereal,
crackers, oats, pastas, processed luncheon
meat, soy sauce, ketchup and soups.
Certain grains, such as oats, can be contaminated with
wheat during growing and processing stages of
production. It's not clear whether oats are harmful for
most people with celiac disease, but doctors generally
recommend avoiding oats unless they are specifically
labeled gluten-free. The question of whether people
eating a gluten-free diet can consume pure oat products
remains a subject of scientific debate.
Allowed foods
there are still many basic foods allowed in a gluten-free
diet. With all foods, check the label to see that each is
labeled gluten-free or call the manufacturer to double-
check.
Grains and starches allowed in a gluten-free diet
include:
· Amaranth, arrowroot, buckwheat, corn, Gluten-
free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato, bean), Pure
corn tortillas, quinoa, rice, tapioca
Other gluten-free foods include:
· Fresh meats, fish and poultry (not breaded,
batter-coated or marinated),fruits, most dairy
products, potatoes, rice, vegetables, wine and
distilled liquors, ciders and spirits
Fortunately for bread and pasta lovers with celiac
disease, there are an increasing number of gluten-free
products on the market.
For further information please consult the following
websites:
http://www.celiac.ca
http://www.glutenfreediet.ca/
Generic Gluten-Free Flour Mixture
Yield 6 1/3 cups
4 cups white rice flour
1 1/3 cup potato starch
1 cup tapioca flour
Sift ingredients together and store in plastic
containers. Refrigerate for longer storage periods.
Zucchini Brownies
(Gluten free)
-Shirley Hueser
1 cup almond butter
1 ½ cups zucchini
1/3 cup raw honey
1 egg
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Nutmeg
½ tsp. Allspice
1 cup dark chocolate chunks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all
ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Pour into a
greased 9x9 inch cake pan. Bake 25-30 minutes
or until toothpick comes out clean.
Sausage Tasting Evening at the
Springside Baptist Church
The Springside Baptist church women's ministry
hosted a sausage tasting event at the church on
Monday, Jan. 9th. Special guest speaker,
taxidermist (and sausage tasting judge), Allan Bohn
gave an informative talk about taxidermy. A
delicious supper of home- made sausages with all
the trimmings was enjoyed by all.
Sausage tasting judges for the evening, left to right
Allan Bohn, Jordan Hintz, Lonnie Gabert and Jamie
Breitkreuz.
And the winners are....
Left to right; Sarah Kriger, Doug Goltz, Cheryl Minke,
Darrel Hueser, Geraldine Goltz, Bob Kriger, Harold Kriger
and Darlene Tillman.
Office Phone (306) 792-4466
Email – [email protected]
Mailing Address –
Good Spirit Bible Camp
Box 295
Springside, SK
S0A 3V0
Good Spirit Bible Camp
Camp Dates 2012
May 18-21: Family Camp 1
June 8-10: College & Career
June 29-July 2: Family Camp 2
June 30: Camp Fun Day
July 3-6: Staff Training
July 8-13: Junior 1 & LIT
July 15-20: Senior High
July 22-27: Tween
August 3-6: Family Camp 3
August 7-10: Scamper
August 12-17: Junior 2
August 19-24: Young Teen
ATTENTION
NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESS
OWNERS SPRINGSIDE LOANS ASSOC.
is offering loans for business up to $15,000.00
at 4% interest.
For more information contact Joan at the
town office at 792-2022
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.
Can you find the word MOTHER in all these different languages?
U M U R D M A T E R K N
F M A M M A K Q C I A P
X P A B O Q N U Q X H D
M Y M M O E D E R D M D
U Y A M O T H E R O C V
T M K U X G M Y Q I Z O
T A U T V C O M A J I O
E D A E Z O K A A S A N
R R H R X B F M Z A Z I
U E I H A A K U I M A O
H I N Y A B V K B Z O F
V A E M A M A N H T L N
1 4 3 6
4 6 2
5 1 4
2 4 9 6
9
4 8 6 5
1 4 2
7 6
3 8 5 4
Mother’s day WORD SEARCH
General History of Springside
Page 5
At Council’s second meeting (1910), the primary
concern focused on passing several bylaws that
would ensure safety and peace in the village.
Finally, “No person or persons, being the owner
or occupier of stables or premises within the
village, shall be allowed to let manure
accumulate to the extent of more than one load
at any time after the first day of April, 1910.”
….fines not exceeding $25.00 were assessed.
MOEDER (Afrikaans)
AHM (Arabic)
MOTHER (English)
MAMAN (French)
MUTTER (German)
MAKUAHINE (Hawaiian)
MAJI (Hindi)
MAMMA (Italian)
OKAASAN (Japanese)
MATER (Latin)
HAAKUI (Maori)
PABO (Punjabi)
MADRE (Spanish)
MZAZI (Swahili)
MUTER (Yiddish)
Q. How do rabbits keep their fur neat?
A. They use a hare brush!
Q. What did the dirt say to the rain?
A. if this keeps up, my name will be mud
Q. What is a spring chick after it is 5 months old?
A. 6 months old
Q. What did the big flower say to the little one?
A. You’re really growing, BUD!
Q. If a rooster laid a brown egg and a white egg, what kind of
chicks would hatch?
A. None. Roosters don’t lay eggs
What You Will Need:
Coffee Can
Hammer & nail
Paint
Embellishments - Ribbon, Stickers
Glue
Black Marker
Rock/Pebbles to line bottom of can
Potting Soil
Potted Flower Plant
How to Make it:
Remove label from coffee can and wash
inside and out
Have adult poke drain holes in the bottom
of the can with the hammer & nail
Paint the outside of the can
After paint dries glue ribbon around the
top and bottom sections of the can
Using the black marker write the phrase -
“Motherhood is like fresh flowers that are
always in bloom” or a phrase of your
choice
Decorate can with stickers
Place single layer of pebbles or rocks inside
the can
Add enough potting soil to fill 1/3 of the
can
Transplant potted flower plant into the
can, add extra potting soil to fill the gaps
and make the plant fit snug
Place potted flower on a plate and water
Pretty
Painted
Flower Pot
Perfect for Mother’s
Day; give Mom a gift
you made yourself.
Springside Kids Rec. Hockey -Radell Audette
This year a new team was created in Springside, the
Springside Kids Rec. Hockey team. The S.R.A. provided
some funding to keep the fees affordable and used
equipment was collected and donated which would
allow first timer players a chance to play hockey. This
program allowed kids to try out the sport without the
travelling and pressure of a tier hockey team. There
were 17 kids aged 10 and under on the team. They
practiced twice a week and were led by coach Jasmine
Hueser. Jasmine worked on their skills which included
skating and passing, and having fun. Jasmine doesn't
have any children, but volunteered her time because
she loves the game and wanted to teach kids how much
fun playing hockey can be. Since there was such a great
turnout, the kids were given white and blue Springside
Lions Jerseys. This allowed them to play a scrimmage
game at the end of each practice. Brody Popowich
came out each practice to lead the team in stretches
and demonstrate the drills. This allowed the kids to see
what to do and helped them to learn. Anna Weber
decided she would like to be a goalie, so we found her
some pads and a stick and put her in net. Nick Ruff, a
goalie from Yorkton came to every practice to help work
with Anna. She is loving the game and being a
goalie. The kids would shoot and raise the puck on
Anna, but she never flinched, and tried to save them
all. She was always smiling and waiting for the next
puck coming her way.
A game was played on Mar 5th against the
parents. There were many laughs and memories were
created for everyone involved. The kids had a lot of
energy and the parents were sweating but in the end,
everyone played a good game and had fun. The
dedication and commitment from the players and kids
was unbelievable. They played through Christmas
holidays, February break, and will continue to play until
they lock the rink doors. The kids and parents have
been a great group to play with and I am sure everyone
is looking forward to next year.
Springside Parkland
Lions Ladies Hockey -Geoff Gray
The Springside Parkland Lions participated in the Bantam A
Female Provincials, knocking off Weyburn easily in the first round. In the second round we came up against a very good Estevan squad, and the first game in Springside last Wednesday resulted in a 4- 4 tie, setting up a one game showdown in Estevan Sunday afternoon. While the girls played very well, we came up a goal short, losing 3 to 2. This brought the girls quest for a provincial championship to an end, and we are now turning our focus to the league playoffs. The girls finished the regular season in second place, and received a bye in the first round of playoffs for their efforts. The second round of playoffs begins Wednesday in Springside, with the host team facing off against Weyburn. The season has gone very well, and the girls are an outstanding group of young ladies and athletes. Herb Breitkreuz and the rest of the coaching staff are looking forward to playoffs. We all believe the girls have an excellent opportunity to win the team’s first league championship.
Springside Skating Club News -Michelle Eckhart
It has been an eventful and fun filled year for the
Skating Club. Our skaters have been busy learning new
skills and performing for the public at Carnival. Carnival
was held on March 4th and the Skating Club would like
to thank all of those that attended.
We would like to invite you to attend our Annual Ladies
Night entitled Boots, Belts & Beauties on April 21, 2012.
Tickets are $25.00 which includes one beverage. We
are encouraging everyone to dress in their country best
for the evening! Tickets are available from Janine
Graves at 792- 2123 or Tracey Werner at 792-2143.
Please come out and join us for a great evening which
includes a meal, entertainment, and many great prizes.
The Skating club would like to thank the many parents,
volunteers, and the public for their continued support
throughout the year. We would also like to thank our
skating coach, Christine Strang for her tremendous job
with our skaters.
Players from
the
Springside
Rec hockey
team enjoy
non-
competitive
recreational
hockey.
Springside Seniors Centre -Peter Chuchak
With an exceptionally warm winter, the seniors were
fortunate to attend and enjoy all of our activities and
functions without having to do any rescheduling.
Though we still may get a surprise change in the
weather, at this time of the season it should be short
lived.
At our January potluck supper we had entertainment
provided by Ed Hicke and George Flander. Vincent
Churko entertained us in February. We have Len Gadica
booked for the March potluck.
We have guests attend our potluck and as they leave,
we hear comments of how much they enjoyed the live
entertainment. All are impressed by the spread we lay
out for supper. We the seniors are proud of our efforts
and strive to do even better. We extend our invitation
to all of you, every last Thursday of the month. Bring
your favorite dish or dessert and enjoy the smorg and
fellowship. There is no admission fee. Welcome all.
We had twenty participants sign up for our February
shuffleboard tournament. Many of us were not
recipients of prize money, (including my partner and
myself) however; we all had double our money’s worth
of fun. Cribbage is also a monthly event. Other events
featured are: wellness, whist, bingo and pool. We also
have regular meetings. Please note that annual
memberships are due.
Our bulletin board is scheduled with events and
activities of interest to any age group. We continually
are in search of new ideas. There are many in our
community with talent and skills that you may have and
not had an opportunity to share. We invite you to drop
by the Centre and perhaps incorporate them in our
senior’s activities.
May you all have a memorable and joyous Easter.
May God bless all with health safety and love.
Happy Easter from the Seniors Centre.
Springside Skating Club presents
Ladies Night Out
Boots, Belts and Beauties Saturday, April 21st
Springside Town Hall
Cocktails 5:30
Supper 6:30
Entertainment, 50/50 draws, raffle tickets, prizes
for the best dressed Western Gal. Join us for a fun
evening. Tickets are $25.00 (which includes one
free beverage with your supper) available at
Springside Fine Foods or call Janine Graves at
792-2123
or Tracey Werner at
792-2143
Springside Community Bitz
Word has been received of the passing of Esther (Dutz)
Heppner of Kelowna , B.C. Condolences are extended
to family and friends.
A belated but very sincere “Thank You” is extended
to everyone who showed up to help at the fall supper
which was held in November. What a wonderful
surprise to have so many volunteers do so much to
help make the evening a success. It is people like you
who make our community such a wonderful place to
live.
Springside Skating Club Ice Carnival 2012
“So You think You can Skate!”
Sunday March 4th, the Springside Recreation Complex played host to the Springside Skating Club’s annual skating
carnival. A large crowd gathered to spend an entertaining afternoon watching the accomplishments of our young
athletes. Guest skaters for the afternoon were Laney Hancock and Carolyn Hauser, both from the Yorkton Figure Skating
Club.
This year’s recipient of the Jody Semeniuk Memorial award for most enthusiastic skater was shared between Tyla Stott
and Grace Balog. The Ernie Romaniuk memorial award for most sportsmanlike skater went to Tayler Shindle.
Congratulations to all the skaters in the club on a job well done!
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
Sudoku Solution
7 9 1 8 5 4 2 3 6
4 3 6 9 7 2 1 5 8
8 5 2 6 3 1 7 9 4
2 1 5 3 4 8 9 6 7
6 7 3 1 9 5 8 4 2
9 4 8 2 6 7 3 1 5
1 6 7 4 8 3 5 2 9
5 2 4 7 1 9 6 8 3
3 8 9 5 2 6 4 7 1
Tyler & Jodi Werner
Were married on January 18, 2012
at Nassau Breezes Resort in the Bahamas.
Tyler is the son of
Evan & Barb Werner of Springside, SK.
Jodi is the daughter of
Joe & Mary Jean Soprocalle of Good Soil, SK.
Congratulations & Best Wishes
on your recent marriage may you always
remember the love you shared on that day!
Mother’s Day Word Search Solution
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- M A M M A - - - - A -
- P A B O - - - - - H -
M - M M O E D E R - M -
U - A M O T H E R - - -
T M K U - - - - - - - -
T A U T - - - M A J I -
E D A E - O K A A S A N
R R H R - - - M Z A Z I
- E I H A A K U I - - -
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The Pet Corner
When your best
friend isn’t
feeling well
Does your pet typically beg
for food when you’re
eating, or sniff around the kitchen when you’re
cooking? If your normally always-hungry pet begins to
turn down food or treats, it can be alarming. However,
loss of appetite does not always mean illness, although
many pets do refuse to eat if they are feeling unwell.
If your pet doesn’t eat for 48 hours or starts displaying
other symptoms, consult your vet. Other non-illness-
related reasons your dog or cat may not have an
appetite:
Food intolerance. While some pets have stomachs
tough enough to eat out of the garbage (sometimes
literally, when they are misbehaving!), others may have
very delicate digestive systems. Choose high-quality,
unprocessed and balanced diets to help avoid digestive
upsets like as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Sensitive temperaments. Did your pet’s normal
environment change? Travel, new pets in the
household, or even a new location for your pet’s food
dish can cause emotional distress or anxiety in your pet,
which can affect appetite. If a new pet was introduced,
monitor feeding to ensure your pet isn’t encountering
an aggressive situation every time he or she tries to eat.
Fur balls in cats are usually harmless, causing mild
discomfort and digestive disruptions. Dry foods can help
reduce the formation of fur balls in the stomach and
“sweep” the fur along the intestines in the right
direction.
Note: In severe, rare cases an obstruction in the
gastrointestinal tract may be caused if a fur ball
cannot be passed. Closely monitor your pet and seek
medical care if necessary.
Skunk Spray Neutralizer Recipe
1 qt. 3% hydrogen peroxide (fresh bottle)
¼ cup baking soda
1-2 tsps. Liquid dish soap
Mix ingredients together in an open container and
use immediately.
Apply thoroughly to the fur and allow the solution
to remain on the fur for five minutes then rinse
with water. Application may be repeated if
needed.
The solution may be used on pets or people. Avoid
splashing into eyes or mouth.
Never mix ingredients in advance or store the
solution in a closed container because the oxygen
released may cause the container to explode.
This solution will discolor fabric.
Recipe was developed by Paul Krebaum, a Chemist
from Lisle, Ill.
Guardian Angel Animal Rescue
306-728-7616 or 306-783-7771
Will foster stray, abandoned, neglected, unwanted, and
abused animals. GAAR members will strive to find the
right home best suited to an individual animal. We will
not place animals simply as a means to move them out.
Guardian Angel Animal Rescue defines a "good" home
as one that is a match for the animal’s temperament,
energy level and training requirements. A good home
must meet both the physical and psychological needs of
the animal.
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask
no questions, they pass no criticisms.
~George Eliot
Whitesand Wildlife Federation
Awards Night & Banquet
On the evening of March 17 at the Theodore Rec
Centre, Club President Evan Werner with the help of
Murray Werner presented plaques to the
predetermined winners of various categories.
Northern Pike Junior:
1. Mitchell Madsen - 24lbs 6oz
Walleye Junior:
1. Marrisa Chartier – 5lbs 6oz
Logan Ross - 5lbs 6oz
2. Robert Bodnarchuk – 1lbs
Perch Junior:
1. Robert Bodnarchuk – 12oz
Walleye Ladies:
1. Oreshia Stengel - 5lbs 7oz
Northern Pike Men:
1. Randy Bodnarchuk – 9lbs 12oz
2. Murray Werner – 6lbs 6oz
Walleye Men:
1. Ron Ross – 14lbs 7oz
2. Rick Chartier – 11lbs 5oz
3. Rick Chartier – 10lbs 11oz
4. Rick Chartier – 8lbs 3oz
5. Evan Werner – 6lbs 1oz
6. Murray Werner – 2lbs
Perch Men:
1. Ian Spearman – 1lbs 3oz
Whitetail Deer Men’s:
1. Garth Breitkreuz – 153 4/8
2. Don Gawryluik – 148 2/8
3. Jack Konkel – 139 6/8
4. Wayne Kozak – 135 3/8
5. Matthew Shindle – 134 4/8
6. Barry Kozak – 129
7. Jamie Breitkreuz – 128
8. Evan Werner – 121 5/8
Whitetail Deer (Non-typical):
1. Bernie Grunert – 155 6/8 (pictured)
Moose:
1. Kalvin Werner – 188 5/8
Elk:
1. Tracey Werner – 236 6/8 (pictured)
Mule Deer:
1. Leonard Foster – 139 5/8 (pictured)
Mule Deer (Non-typical):
1. Rob Kobsar – 194 5/8
Photography Wildlife:
1. Rick Chartier (pictured)
3rd
Annual Ditch Clean Will be held Saturday May 12
th,
To get involved or to become a club member call
Evan: (306)647-2742
Bitz n’Bytes would like to think
the following for their generous
donations;
Jim and Cheryl Graves
Ray Pakish
Town of Springside
Mervin & Shirley Guy
Nelson & Ros Arndt
Bill & Arlene Ward
Terrence & Lynda Langley
Emil & Sonya Biblow
Trevor & Annie Shindle
Darren Lowe
Metro Skwarchuk
Joyce & Bill Anaka
Joyce Cockle
Whitesand Wildlife Federation
& 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
funded by any club or organization. Canada Post rates are applicable to all mail outs as well as
insertion into the mailboxes.
Any donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. If you wish to contribute to the paper, please
make your cheque payable to BitznBytes, Box 388, Springside, SK. S0A 3V0. Donation cans are also
located at Springside Fine Foods, Cornerstone Credit Union-Springside Branch, and the town office.
Money raised will be used for the creation and distribution of the paper. Receipts are available upon
request.
Watch for our summer issue
which will be distributed in mid-
July. Deadline for submissions is
June 15th
. Please adhere to the
deadline date. Thank you.
