Springside Bitz n Bytes

SUMMER 2012

Photos by Joan Popoff

The season has started off with a bangliterally 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 Canadas 145th birthday with an interdenominational church service, bbq lunch and a fireworks display. Thanks to the town council for an awesome day!

Springside BitznBytes Box 388 Springside, SK. S0A 3V0 Email; springsidebitznbytes@gmail.com Phone: (306)792-2104 Fax (306)792-4770

Summer 2012 issue Deadline for next issue Sept. 1, 2012

The Gardeners 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.

Farmers Almanac Weather Predictions

July 2012 12th-15th. Fair and turning hot, with many temperatures in the 30 to 35C 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.

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 :)

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 Manitobas 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.
Jace Hansen, a member of the Springside 4H Beef Club presenting a floral basket to Marj Langley

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. Mays 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.

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

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.
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;

x x x x x x x Awana Junior Church for children age 4 to Grade 2 during the Sunday morning worship service. Moms Morning Out (childcare is provided) Sunday School Womens Ministries Young at Heart Youth

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 sbchurch@sasktel.net 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 couldnt 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 thankyou 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 Westons cherry pies were the hit of the day and Im 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 summers 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. Lets 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 Arndts, we picked three halfton 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 dont 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 wont 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.

Volunteers shown picking garbage along the highway.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magpie Hill Farm

UPick Saskatoon Orchard
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

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.

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 magpiehill@sasktel.net Watch for pumpkins and corn in the fall

Stay alert and Stay Safe

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.

1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder

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.

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-thebone 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.).

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

Springside Community Garage Sale

-Marion Ockochinski
About 2 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 years 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 didnt 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 years 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 6218682 ....... 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 Clubs 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 nBytes! 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 provinces largest amateur multi-sport event attracting 2000 participants, approximately 5000 spectators, officials, provincial media, VIPs 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: x Student must be from Springside & District x Must be furthering their studies x 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 everyones help in making sure that all information included in the calendar is accurate. Please let us know of any changes to your familys 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 to: b.berrns@imagewireless.ca 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 recipients choice. This year, Rob was honored with the distinction and chose the Springside 4-H as recipient of the cash donation. Pictured above is Robs wife Tracey Bletsky presenting the cheque to 4-H club member Sarah Weinbender. Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited is Canadas 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.

Springside School Awards Night

-Rhonda Eastcott

Springside School recently held their awards night. The following are the recipients of this years awards; Band Awards x Spirit Rayne Soanes x Proficiency Marissa Chartier Physical Education Award x Female Marissa Chartier x 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!
The Springside Skating Club would like to

congratulate Miss Taylor Shindle on

winning the Basket of Fun Raffle. Thank
Chris Getzlaf, slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders signs autographs at Springside School

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

Blast from the Past...

Springside School Graduation 1951

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

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!

In Loving Memory
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)

Nick Stefanyshyn Oct. 15, 1925 March 30, 2012

Madeline Diana Laube March 4, 1936 Apr. 21, 2012

Rev. Dr. Galen L. Tracy, Sr. Oct. 31, 1941 March 23, 2012

Wesley Reeves Aug. 22, 1928-March 25, 2012

Everett Gerrard Nov. 30, 1925-May 13, 2012

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 all the way around the edge. 4. Use the masking tape to attach the screen to the bottle by securely taping 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 wasnt up to scratch! Q. Why did the fly fly? A. Because the spider spied her! Q. Whats smaller than an ants mouth? A. An ants 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 wouldnt they let the butterfly into the dance? A. Because it was a moth ball!

OLYMPIC WORD SEARCH E T P K O I A Z W Q Y V R O S F B S S C X A M W M A V Y O N A T H L E T I C S I M J L R B T H A Y V C M V T R A N V L K F Y G H Y H N D K V I A W V L S I L U N N Z G I Z O I G D Y C L A I L Y H D V Z D U J H V I H C H E Y V O M K F F T F E N C I N G I I X O G R R B F Y P V J Q I T A B L E T E N N I S Y C Y E I H O L I W W I B A R P C R G G U V M I S Q O E L V K P E D A S B W U X E V Y J N E W U N A I V Q B I K D K Y H V E S O J N A E I E H A N F J B G Q M E T Q U X Q L V Q S R M S K W E O D O H N I T E T N F M L D O T A M T Y I L O B K T M N B N Z Q S P E I B I O I R M W X T B H L Y T A N Z D S Z Y A Z C X N I N R M B B Y I W O L I H M C Z B S X S J G A X O S A O X F Y N L S L C K Q A A R H U G N R W S L X S T Q C Z A G I K D L X P Y D N D I I Z L I D I Q N H R S N U A L H A Q O S T H N U D N N N Q H H O C K E Y U O Y Y S I W H G X Z G E G N P W R E S T L I N G C Y N

ARCHERY ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASKETBALL BOXING CYCLING DIVING EQUESTRIAN FENCING FOOTBALL GYMNASTICS HOCKEY JUDO ROWING SAILING SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TENNIS TRAMPOLINE VOLLEYBALL WEIGHTLIFTING WRESTLING

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.

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SPRINGSIDE, SASK - 1912 Page 34

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A town well situated in the centre of a rich Cereal-Growing and Mixed Farming district An industrious community with bright future prospectsThe cleanest and prettiest townsite on the Winnipeg-Edmonton main line

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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:

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.

Home Daycare Spaces Available

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- 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.

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

Credit Union Donation

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 UnionSpringside Branch.

St. Pauls 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. Pauls 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. Pauls 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

Shamrock Kennel and Obedience Dog Show

Springside Arena
August 24 26, 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 years 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.

Tam and Sam Walk Against Violence Sept. 30, 2012

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.

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

July
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Mark your Calendar

16-17 /23-24 Journey to the Olympics at the rink for children 5-13. No charge.

August
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Left to right: baby Connar with mother Amy, Grandpa Derald, Great-Grandpa Bev and Great-great Grandma, Nellie. .
- photo submitted by Helen (Nellie) Groff

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 DropIn Center

September
x x x x 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

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. 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 its 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 youve 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. Its 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, dont 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 youre 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;
x x x x x x x x x

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
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Please have your pets spayed and neutered.

Bitz nBytes 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.

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.

Our most sincere gratitude is extended to Mr. Ray Kerr and Toshiba in Yorkton for all their support in making our paper a reality.

Bitzn 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.