springside bitz n' bytes fall issue

Springside “Bitz n’ Bytes”

Springside BitznBytes

Box 388

Springside, SK. S0A 3V0

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Phone: (306)792-2104 Fax (306)792-4770

FAll 2012 issue

Deadline for next issue Nov. 20, 2012

Welcome to the fall issue of Bitz n’Bytes.

If you are new to the community, we want to say

“Welcome”, and we are very happy that you’ve

chosen to make Springside your home. This is the

time of year when clubs and organizations are

recruiting new membership and there is something

for everyone in the family to take part in and enjoy.

Joining an organization or volunteering is a great

way to meet your neighbors and make new friends!

Let us know if there is something that you’d like

more information on, we’ll be glad to point you in

the right direction.

We hope that you enjoy this issue as much as we

enjoy providing it to you.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Fall.

WE GIVE THANKS

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The Welcoming Doors of Springside There are several new families in Springside and we hope you love living here! In Springside we want to be a

welcoming community. The doors of Springside featured on this page are places to go that you can be assured you

are welcome. Can you tell where these doors are? If you are a long- time resident how many do you know without

checking? How many have you walked through? Find the answers elsewhere in this paper. Thanks to JJ Musqua for

taking these pictures. He shows up in a couple of them as a reflection of his good work!

A Busy and

Successful 4-H Year By: Jillian Just

The Springside 4-H Beef Club has had a very successful

Achievement Day and Regional Show and Sale to finish

off the 2011-2012 4-H year. Our members took the

opportunity to show off all they have learned and

accomplished this year. "Our Achievement day was

m.c.’d by Maureen Werner. Maureen and her husband

Kalvin Werner have had a long time affiliation with our

club and are previous winners of our 4-H Appreciation

Award.

Achievement Day Show Results July 2, 2012

Our annual achievement day was held at the Yorkton

Exhibition Grounds and was judged by Mr. Rick

McIntyre from Churchbridge. Here are the results of

the various classes our members participated in.

Judging Competition-(Plaque sponsored by - Sorefoot

Creek Farms, Allan & Juanita Polegi and Family)

Cloverbud- 1st

– Isaac Clarke

Junior- 1st

– Thea Valstar

2nd

– Jace Hansen

3rd

– Emma Just

Intermediate- 1st

– Dale Weinbender

2nd

– Desiree Trost

3rd

–Jillian Just

Senior- 1st

– Eddy Dreger

2nd

– Laura Weinbender

3rd

– Sarah Weinbender

Grooming-(Plaque sponsored by the Springside Lions

Club)

Junior- 1st

– Jace Hansen

2nd

– Emma Just

3rd

– Riley Clarke

Intermediate- 1st

– Dale Weinbender

2nd

– Jillian Just

3rd

– Desiree Trost

Senior- 1st

– Kaitlyn Polegi

2nd

– Laura Weinbender

3rd


Grand Champion Heifer-(Jacket sponsored by Valstar

Farms, Springside)

1st


Reserve Champion Heifer-(Jacket sponsored by Larry

and Cheryl Trost & Family)

2nd

- Dale Weinbender

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair-(Jacket sponsored by

Double J Land & Cattle Co.)

1st

– Kaitlyn Polegi

Cloverbud Showmanship

Isaac Clarke

Showmanship-(Plaque’s sponsored by Friendly Acres

Seed Farm)

Junior- 1st

- Emma Just

2nd

- Jace Hansen

3rd

- Riley Clarke

Intermediate- 1st

- Jillian Just

2nd

- Dale Weinbender

3rd

- Desiree Trost

Senior- 1st

- Kaitlyn Polegi

2nd

- Laura Weinbender

3rd

- Eddy Dreger

Grand Champion Steer-(Jacket sponsored by Yorkton

Co-op Association)

-Jace Hansen

Reserve Champion Steer-(Jacket sponsored by Sliding

Hills Charolais)

-Riley Clarke

Questionnaires- (Cash prizes sponsored by Springside

Credit Union)

Cloverbud (All 1st

Place) - 1st- Isaac Clarke

Junior- 1st

- Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky

2nd

- Riley Clarke

3rd

- Thea Valstar

Intermediate- 1st

- Dale Weinbender

2nd

- Jillian Just

3rd

- Desiree Trost

Senior- 1st

- Laura Weinbender

2nd

- Kaitlyn Polegi

3rd

- Sarah Weinbender

Record Books- (Sponsored by Viterra - Theodore and

Craft Shack/Hniday Farms)

Cloverbud- 1st

- Isaac Clarke

Junior- 1st


2nd

- Riley Clarke

3rd

- Jace Hansen

Intermediate- 1st

- Desiree Trost

2nd

- Jillian Just

2nd

- Dale Weinbender

(con’t on next page)

(A busy and successful 4-H year con’t)

Senior- 1st

- Kaitlyn Polegi

2nd

- Laura Weinbender

3rd

- Sarah Weinbender

Thank you to Christine Strang, Brenda Sharp and Marla

Bilokreli who spent many hours judging our record

books.

Wanna-Be-a-Showman- Springside 4-H Beef Club

1st

- Delores Hehr

2nd

- Ken Effa

3rd

- Christine Strang

Grand Aggregate-(Large Trophy sponsored by Mr.

Gordon Bernns, Mr. Jim Sharp, and the late Bob

Benjamin. Keeper Plaque sponsored by Mr. Gordon

Bernns)

Winner - Kaitlyn Polegi

Member of the Year-(Leather Show Halter sponsored

by Heartland Livestock) The winner of this award was

chosen by his/her fellow 4-H members for their

dedication to the club and its members.

Winner - Eddy Dreger

Club Appreciation Award – This award is given to a

person or family in appreciation for their long term

efforts and dedication to our 4-H Club.

Ken and Elaine Effa

All of our members received prizes from the following

breed associations because they showed calves

representing those breeds. They are:

Saskatchewan Angus Association, Saskatchewan

Simmental Association, Saskatchewan Hereford

Association, Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association,

Saskatchewan Charolais Association

We would like to thank those breed associations for

their donations.

Our club also had some success at the Regional Show

and Sale.

Regional Show and Sale held on July 4, 2012 at the

Yorkton Exhibition Grounds. This show and sale was

attended by a number of other clubs including the

Canora 4-H Club, Theodore 4-H Club, Sheho 4-H Club,

Goodeve 4-H Club, Stony Plain 4-H Club, and the

Neudorf 4-H Club.

Kaitlyn Polegi - Senior Showmanship Champion

Sarah Weinbender - Exotic Heifer Class 1st

place

Laura Weinbender - Exotic Heifer Class 2nd

place

Junior Record Books –

1st


Intermediate Record Books –

1st

- Desiree Trost

2nd

- Dale Weinbender

3rd

- Jillian Just

Intermediate Judging - 1st

- Desiree Trost

Best Kept Stall Award – 2nd

Best Group Display – 3rd

At the end of the show, each of the 4-H members

showing steers had the opportunity to finish their

project by selling their steers. Our club would like to

thank the many businesses and individuals who

contributed to the purchase of our steers. Our club

would also like to thank the many sponsors from both

our Achievement Day and the Regional Show and Sale.

Without the support from our sponsors, leaders and 4-H

parents, our 4-H year would not be possible.

Jim & Brenda Sharp presented

Grand Aggregate winner

Kaitlyn Polegi her plaque at

the end of a successful 4-H

year and Achievement Day.

We would like to apologize for the omission of the

names of Hannah Thrun and Kyran Bussiere from

our graduation list in the last issue. Thank you to

Lovey Liebreich for bringing it to our attention.

Belated congratulations to both Hannah and Kyran

and all the best wishes for your future.

Pastor Richard Kauenhofen - 792-2190

Pastor Mike Anderson - 792-2290 Fall 2012

Springside Baptist Church

Mom’s Morning Out will resume

after Thanksgiving.

Men’s Group meets biweekly on

Tuesday nights.

Child care is provided during the

Sunday Morning Worship Service

for toddlers to age 4.

Please contact the church office for more informa"on on any of our programs or Sunday Services!

Phone: 306-792-2102 Fax: 306-792-2024

email: office@springsidebap"st.com website: www.springsidebap"st.com

Sunday Services: Sunday School @ 9:45 am Morning Worship Service @ 10:50 am

We are excited to welcome Pastor Richard & Valerie Kauenhofen and family to our community!

Richard and Valerie are originally from Winnipeg, MB where all four of their children were born. They moved to

South Dakota, where Richard completed his Master of Divinity degree. They moved from South Dakota to Carbon, AB

where they pastored the Carbon Bap"st Church for the past ten years. They have been married for 29 years. Their

oldest daughter, Marilee is married to Casi Knibbs and they have two children, Levi – age 3, and Aveya – age 2

(almost) with another baby due at the beginning of January. Dan is a journeyman mechanic living in Brandon, MB

and working at Mainline Motors in Virden, MB. Bethany just started school at Briercrest, in Caronport, this fall. She is

majoring in the music program with a focus on violin. David is in grade 12 at Yorkton Regional High School. He is

involved in the football team and looks forward to playing basketball this winter. He is working towards being a

journeyman carpenter. Richard and Valerie are happy to be se$ling in Springside and are ge%ng to know the people

in the church and the community.

SBC Youth Ministry

For all students in grades 7-12. We have regular main events on Friday nights, and also meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at

7:30 pm for a time to talk about life issues, and see what God says about those areas. Monday nights start Sept. 10 at 3 Adams St.

Upcoming Main Events

Sep. 14 – Secret Police: 7:02 pm, meet at SBC building and dress for weather. We’ll be heading out to Good Spirit Bible Camp to play this amazing game.

Sep. 21-23 – Senior High Retreat More information and registration forms available at www.sbcym.com

Sep. 28 – YRHS Raiders Football Game We will be supporting our senior Raider football team.

Oct. 12- Light Up Cup: 7:02 pm, meet at SBC building and dress for weather. This is our annual glow-in-the-dark touch football game.

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.

SBC held a kick-off to the fall programs with a Pancake Breakfast at the church on September 9.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

John and Katherine Byblow

Family Reunion -Submitted by Julie C. Brooks

John Byblow was born in Knizewski, Ukraine in 1893 and

Katherine Fedun was born in Beele, Ukraine in 1897. In

1906, on separate voyages, they braved the unknown

with their families and crossed an ocean to begin a new

life in a strange new land called Canada. When John

and Katherine arrived in Canada, they settled only as

few miles apart, where they met and fell in love. They

were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Mary’s church in

Yorkton, SK on November 23, 1915 and farmed in the

Springside area; they had 13 children.

Ninty Seven years after John and Katherine were

married, on July 21 – 22, 2012 the descendants of John

and Katherine Byblow gathered over 100 strong at the

Springside Arena to reunite, reminisce and enjoy each

others company. Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and

Grandchildren arrived from as far east as Ontario, as far

West as Vancouver and as far North as the Yukon

Territory. There are approximately 300 descendants of

John and Katherine, so to have one third of the family

together after all these years was a blessing.

On display during the weekend was a table of photo

albums and memorabilia contributed by each family.

Each album told a story as we caught up on each others

lives and met new cousins or reunited with cousins we

hadn’t seen in years. The table designated for John and

Katherine displayed beautiful pictures of John and

Katherine as young adults and one gazed in wonder at

their memorabilia; how did they do it; how did they

manage? It made us drift back in time; it was a moment

I’m sure many had that day. This table also included a

picture tribute to Adele, Steve, Vincent and Minnie who

are gone but not forgotten.

This reunion was a celebration of roots and hearts and

beyond all the visiting, in fine Ukrainian tradition we

enjoyed a fabulous banquet (with perogies of course)

followed by a program which included a special tribute

to our Grandparents and a variety of family talent. Who

knew we had so many terrific, singers, dancers,

musicians and much more of all ages. After a beautiful

fireworks show, those who caught a second wind

continued on with Karoke into the wee hours of the

morning.

On Sunday, following a great barbeque, the family

World Series ball game at the Springside School was a

demonstration of athletic talent second to none.

Players aged from six to seventy six showcased a game

that was a delight to watch. Kudos to the score keeper,

who in the absence of pen and paper found a clever

way to mark score. A huge thank you to our cousin for

the contents of his cooler when it was realized no one

remembered to bring water. We forgot to appoint a

manager for the teams!

We would like to thank everyone who helped to make

this Reunion a huge success and we extend a special

Thank You to the SRA and staff of the Town of

Springside for being very accommodating and providing

assistance whenever it was possible to do so. The

venue allowed for ample space to visit and to set up a

children’s area without bumping into each other.

Our Reunion was a dedication to our Grandparents, but

more than that, it gave us all a chance to reconnect as a

family. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful

family. All Because John and Katherine fell in Love.

One Third of the the descendants of John T. Byblow and

Katherine Byblow nee Fedun are shown here as they

gathered for a Family Reunion on July 21, and 22, 2012 at

the Springside Arena.

"Generations pass like leaves fall from our family

tree. Each season new life blossoms and grows

benefiting from the strength and experience of

those who went before." -Heidi Swapp

95th

Birthday Celebrated in

Saskatoon

-submitted by Ashlea Breitkreuz

Five generations of family gathered in Saskatoon

recently to celebrate the 95th

birthday of Helen Janzen.

Pictured above are from left to right; Ashlea, Adam, and

Connor Breitkreuz, Vi Nehring, Helen Janzen, Laurie

Breitdreuz, Lyla, Eliana, Kristy, and Maddy MacGillivray,

Anika Breitkreua and Marv Breitkreuz.

The community would like to wish Mrs. Janzen a happy

birtghday with many more to come.

Enjoying the Last Days of

Summer

Cousins Maddy MacGillivray, Anika Breitkreuz,

Connor Breitkreuz, Eliana MacGillivray and Lyla

MacGillivray taking advantage of the last few days

of summer.

Farmers Almanac Weather

Predictions

September 2012

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.

October 2012

1st-3rd. Fair skies.

4th-7th. Stormy, some wet snow in the

Rockies and flurries over the Prairies.

8th-11th. Fair and cold for Thanksgiving.

12th-15th. Turning unsettled, followed by

clearing.

16th-19th. Stormy weather spreads east,

with heavy rains into Manitoba.

20th-23rd. Clearing and colder.

24th-27th. Fair rapidly changes to

unsettled.

28th-31st. Tranquil at first, then turning

stormy over the Rockies, with increasing

cloudiness elsewhere.

November 2012

1st-3rd. Stormy weather over Alberta and

Saskatchewan east.

4th-7th. Fair and cold.

8th-11th. Light snow for the Rockies east.

12th-15th. Fair, then turning stormy.

16th-19th. Storms clear east into

Saskatchewan and Manitoba; turning

colder.

20th-23rd. Light snows in the Rockies and

across the Prairies, followed by clearing.

24th-27th. Quick changes: mostly fair at

first, followed by a heavy snowfall (15 to

30 centimeters) for the Rockies.

28th-30th. The flakes continue to fly: very

unsettled for Saskatchewan and

Manitoba, with significant snows.

Welcome back to all Staff & Students

and best of luck in the coming year!

School Open House - October 16th

The public is welcome to come meet with

the staff, check out the school and see

what the children have been up to.

Back to School

Lunchbox Treat

Bunny Blondies -Marion Ockochinski

“These are from the "Family

Fun" magazine as a

suggestion for lunch box

treats. They sound sooooo goooood. I like the way to

test for doneness at the end as I'm never quite sure

when a brownie is right. I think a stick of butter would

be a half cup???”

8 medium carrots (about 3 cups grated)

2 1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 sticks butter, softened

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Adjust the oven rack to the centre and pre-heat

oven to 350 F. Coat a 9x13" pan with cooking

spray. Peal and grate carrots quite fine. In a

medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking

soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. Blend the

butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy, about

3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and continue

beating on medium until well blended. Reduce the

speed to low and add the carrots. Mix in

butterscotch chips and walnuts. With a large

spoon blend the flour mixture into the wet

ingredients, scraping down the side of the bowl as

you work. Pour the batter into the prepared dish

and use a large spoon or spatula to spread evenly.

Bake the batter, rotating the pan halfway through,

until it has risen slightly and the top has formed a

thin, brittle crust, about 30-35 minutes. Do not

over bake. To test for doneness, insert toothpicks

1 inch from the edge, 2 inches from the edge, and

in the centre. The first toothpick should come out

clean, the second with a little batter and the third

with a little more batter. Place the pan on a wire

rack and let cool completely. Run a knife around

the rim of the pan, then divide into 24 bars.

Healthy Lunch Box Suggestions

With childhood obesity on the rise, teaching

children to eat right is important. Packing lunch

boxes can be a daunting experience. Here are a

few ideas to get you on the right track.

-Pack an assortment of whole-grain crackers, low-

fat cheeses and low-sodium cold-cuts Make your

own type of “lunchables” with cubes of cheese,

ham, turkey pepperoni, and different fruits.”

-Take a large piece of whole grain bread and roll it

as flat as you can, then spread peanut butter on it,

place a whole peeled banana lengthwise across the

bread and roll it up and cut like sushi. (Please keep in

mind that the school is a peanut free zone)

-Take some leftover chicken bits, cheddar cheese

and salsa, put in between two tortillas and

microwave or put in a frying pan.

Springside Library Hosts

Len Gadica at the Hall

On August 13 the Springside Library hosted a

performance by Len Gadica at the Springside Hall.

A wonderful time was had by all who attended.

Len explained that the accordion is an instrument

which can make musical sounds that take us round

the world and with the aid of a variety of goofy

hats proceeded to show us. Some of the local

children helped the show along with tongue

twisters and others danced Macarena and the

usually circular bird dance which gave the audience

a hilarious lesson in why it needs to be danced in a

CIRCLE! Thanks to those who attended and a huge

thank-you to Len Gadica for the great show.

Len Gadica from Melville treated his audience

to a fun filled afternoon of music at the

Springside Hall.

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, contact Tabitha Brandt

at 792-4443.

2 HAPPY FEET Foot care by Danette Rasmussen

Licensed Practical Nurse- Licensed Foot Care Nurse

· Toe nail trimming

· Thickened nails

· Diabetic foot Assessments

· Corns and Calluses

Will come to your home (306) 647-2100 or (306) 620-6237

Members of council and town employees

gathered at the Derow residence for a weiner

roast, hosted by Dan and Christel . Pictured above

are Christel Derow, Tex Schirrschmidt, Anne

Shindle, Dan Derow and Barry Merriman.

Tam & Sam Walk Against Violence

To Whom It May Concern,

On March 12, 2011 Tammy Lynn Kulaway and her Dog

Sammy were tragically taken from us. In

remembrance of Tam & Sam her family will host a

Tam & Sam Walk Against Violence which includes

people and their canine fur babies. The purpose of

this walk is to Create light in Someone’s Darkness. To

create awareness on the attributes of violence against

people and animals. This year the family has decided

to partner up with Guardian Angel Animal Rescue a

non-profit organization in support of raising funds for

their safe haven and rescue for animals, one of the

things that Tammy was very passionate about. We are

asking for any donations that may be used as prizes

towards the reward of participants, in the raffles to

raise funds for Guardian Angel Animal Rescue or any

other donation by choice to help us make this event

successful. The walk will be taking place on September

30th 2012, 2:00pm at the Springside Rink.

For more information or for Donation Pickup Contact

Mandee Kulaway at 783-7721 or

[email protected].

Thank you in advance

The Kulaway Family & Guardian Angel Animal Rescue

Community Bytes;

Congratulations to Norman and Ethel

Keyowski on the occasion of their 50th

wedding anniversary on Aug.4th

. We wish you

good health and happiness.

Deepest sympathy is extended to Michelle

and Allan Eckhart and their daughters on the

recent passing of Allan’s father, Albert

Eckhart. Our thoughts are with you at this

sad time.

Congratulations to Logan Werner and Ian

Spearman who were recently united in

marriage.

This is municipal election year. Nominations

are being accepted for the positions of mayor

and town council until the 19th

of Sept. The

election will be held on Oct. 24th

. For more

information, contact the town office at 792-

2022.

Congratulations are extended to Peter and

Sylvia Kutcher on the occasion of their fiftieth

wedding anniversary.

Belated happy 80th

birthday greetings to

Eileen Scheller and Loreen Tillman. We wish

you many more years of health and

happiness.

Rhonda and Murray Eastcott attended the

first ever Eastcott family reunion in Shoal Lake

over the summer.

Congratulations to Susan Lyons and Shawn

Gellert on their recent marriage.

Storing Carrots over the Winter

Keep carrots fresh to use through the

winter by burying the roots in damp sand or

sawdust and storing them in a cold place

(32 to 40 degrees F).

Zumba will be starting October 27th for

six weeks straight, every Thursday from 7-

8 pm at the school gym. The cost is $50

for the whole six weeks or $10 for each

drop in session. We need a minimum of

12 people to sign up for the six weeks.

Payment can be made on the 27th for the

whole session. If there is not enough

commitment the classes will be cancelled.

Contact Jessica Kaiser at

621-8682 or Janine Graves at 792-2123.

Springside Library Notes

- Marion Ockochinski

It was a wonderful and

busy summer at the

Library this summer.

There were twenty

children signed up with

the T.D. Summer

Reading Program and

when all the counting

was done at summer’s end they had read 140

books. Fifteen BOGO coupons from Scoops were

given out. There were seven club meetings, eight

Bingo sessions, one movie and popcorn afternoon,

a scavenger hunt, thirteen craft sessions, one

entertainer performer, numerous sessions at the

Lego table and a cupcake party to end things off.

WHEW!!

A huge thank you goes out to Nicole and the

Scoops staff for the BOGO coupons. I’m sure the

readers enjoyed the tasty treats.

Thank-you to the T.D. Bank for funding this

program (now across Canada) which encourages

reading through the summer months and supplies

libraries with posters, booklets , stickers and

librarian manuals as well as the on line website

which many of our children enjoyed all summer

long at the library’s computers and available to

anyone from home on their own computers.

Lots of fun for everyone.

Thanks to Saffron and Katrina for planning the

scavenger hunt and thanks to all the kids who

participated all summer long.

Now that the

posters have come

down and the

Legos have been

packed up, the

“Imagination

Reading Tent” has

been used, won by

Kendra Audette and taken to its new home and the

library looks the same as it

did, it is time to look forward

to a new group of 3, 4 and 5

year olds coming to

Storyhour!

Children who have reached

the age of three are welcome

to come down on Friday

mornings to enjoy stories, songs, activities and

crafts from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

A note to everyone: Your library is here for

everyone, not just kids. You have access to a whole

province’s library’s collections using your library

card and your computer. If you need more

information on how to use this feature or you need

to use the computer, please stop by the library for

a demonstration. If you don’t have a library card,

bring two pieces of ID showing your address and

you will have it before you leave the library.

Your tax dollars pay for the library so get the best

for your investment and Use Your Library!

Autumn or Fall? The term “fall” is

believed to have originated not because of the

fall of leaves from the trees, but because it is

the season when the sun falls below the

equator to spring back up again six months

United Church of Canada

Welcomes Intern Minister

Springside United

Church would like to

extend a warm

welcome to Laurie

Howard who is our

intern minister for the

next four months.

Laurie is a candidate for ordained ministry in the

United Church of Canada and belongs to Crescent

Fort Rouge United Church in Winnipeg.

Working on a Masters of Divinity degree at the

Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, she will be

doing the first half of her internship with the

United Church congregations of Theodore and

Springside from Sept. to Dec. 2012. The second

part of her internship will be a Global Partnership

in Jamaica from January to April, 2012.

Laurie has developed and implemented many inter-

generational programs that work towards building

strong communities and build bridges between

seniors and children. This work was recognized with

an Humanitarian Award in 2011 from the Fred

Douglas Society in Winnipeg. Her work with senior

volunteers in literacy programs produced hundreds

of Storysacks (literacy tools) for new learners,

immigrant and refuge families.

Laurie is an international storyteller and has been

heard at Storytelling festivals in Winnipeg, Ottawa

and Cape Breton and overseas in England and

Thailand. She was a part of a team of Storytellers

that developed storytelling techniques that address

memory loss in Aphasia and Alzheimer patients.

She continues to lead workshops on this fascinating

topic that encourage brain health for all ages.

Laurie was the Camp Director at Camp Brereton, a

United Church Bible camp for Explorers and CGIT

for many glee filled years. She continued her love

for youth ministry as the youth minister at Crescent

Fort Rouge United Church (CFRUC). She enjoyed

being a part of the Worship Committee and chaired

the committee for two years. CFRUC is a vibrant

and busy community that is dedicated to non-

violent social justice both locally and globally and

attracts people of all ages in this mission.

Our church services have started on August

26th. We hold services on the second and fourth

Sundays of the month at 11:00 a.m. Usually the

fourth Sunday a pot-luck lunch and social time are

held. Dates for our church activites will be set later

after meetings take place. If you are new to Spring-

side and area or haven't been to the Springside

United Church for a while we extend a welcome to

all who would like to join us.

Sept. 23rd

- Potluck lunch following service

Oct. 14th

- Communion on Oct 14.

Oct. 28th

- Zombie Apocolypse Oct 28 with potluck

to follow

Nov. 25th

- Global Peace and Justice Service

followed by a potluck lunch from around the world

Dec. 23rd

- Christmas service

“Life is pure gift and the hospitality of each person

could mend creation “for where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.” Matt 6:21.

Thanksgiving 2012

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns

what we have into enough, and more. It turns

denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion

to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house

into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude

makes sense of our past, brings peace for today,

and creates a vision for tomorrow. “--Melody

Beattie

Re-elect Dan Derow for

Alderman -submitted by Dan Derow

Springside has been my home

ever since I was a child. After

getting my education in

Springside and Saskatoon, I began

in Plumbing and Heating, working

for different companies. For the

last 38 years I have had my

own business, known as

“Springside Plumbing & Heating”.

I have been an active part of this community all these

years. I have been on many, many committees and

boards. A director with the Credit Union for 26 years,

an Alderman for the Town of Springside for the past 24

years. I was very, very involved with the 100th

Celebration of our town and July 1st

celebrations.

I would appreciate your support to help keep this great

community alive and well. On October 24th

, Re-elect

Dan Derow.

Happy 60th birthday

On August 9th

, 2012 Irene Nehring

celebrated her 60th

birthday with a

garage full of friends and neighbors.

Jana, Dustin and Chad would love to

thank all her friends and family for

coming out to make her birthday a

very special one!

Springside Skating Club

Registration

Registration is October16 7-9 at the

rink! A fun filled and exciting way to

learn to skate or to enhance children's

skating abilities! Fun for kids of all

ages!!

Blast from the Past - 1948 Mr. George Breitkreuz’s grades 5-8 at

Springside School

Front Row Alvin Nygren, Lionel Evans, Garfield Pohl,

Harvery Fiegal, Wilfred Effa, Cecil Simair, Freddie

Evans, Joe Gruber

Second Row; June Nehring, Violet Fiegal, Joyce

Bennett, Marlene Fenske, Marjorie Langley, Phyllis

Jeanroy, Leona Langley, Lois Effa

Back Row Lorraine Borty, Joyce Kanwischer, Eileen

Fenske, Pat Barber, Ruth Laube, Lucille Bennett,

Raymond Neil, Francis Swain, Ronald Bagg, Alfred Bagg

Celebrating Success

Springside resident at World

Martial Arts Games

Mason De Vos represented Team Canada at the

World Martial Arts Games in Bregenz Austria on

August 10th, 11th and 12th. He competed in five

events and won medals in each of them. He

brought home one gold medal, three silver and one

bronze.

Mason has been training at the Yorkton Martial

Arts Training Center for one and a half years and

qualified for the Team only six months into his

training. He was one of eight Team

Canada athletes attending the games, and the only

Saskatchewan athlete. Mason’s dedication to the

sport is shown by this amazing accomplishment.

Congratulations Mason from your family and

friends. They, along with the entire community

are VERY proud of you.

Door Page Answers...How did you do? 1) Post Office lock boxes

2) School – front

3) Legion

4) Credit Union

5) Town Hall

6) School – side door

7) St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

8) Fire Hall

9) Rink – lobby and Scoops

10) Library

11) Senior’s Drop In

12) Town Office/Post Office

13) Springside United Church

14) Springside Baptist Church

Your pictures, stories, recipes, traditions and memories...all things Christmas for our

Christmas /winter issue! Each submission received will be entered in to a draw to receive a Christmas gift

basket . Help to preserve your memories and honor family traditions by sharing at this special time of

year. Please drop off your submissions at the Library, mail to Box 388, Springside, Sk. S0A 3V0 or email

[email protected]. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 25th

.

WANTED!

SPRINGSIDE LIONS CLUB

-Judy Berrns

Just a reminder that we are in the process of

updating our Community Calendars and need

to know if there are any changes to your

family’s information – please let us know

immediately as the deadline for changes is

October 1st

! Also, we have not received any

pictures for our calendar – if your picture is

chosen, your calendar is free. We will be

having our annual calendar pick-up day in early

December in conjunction with a pancake

breakfast.

Our Ham & Turkey Bingos will be starting again

on Monday, November 5, 2012 and will

continue until April on the first Monday of each

month. We appreciate all your support in the

past and look forward to seeing you again.

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Khloe Evan and

Kendal Lee Werner

Born July 23, 2012 to Corey

and Jeanie Werner

At 32 ½ weeks twin girls

Khloe - 3.4 lbs

Kendal - 4.3 lbs.

Proud grandparents are Evan

and Barb Werner of

Springside

Payton Rose Joy

KrochakBaby girl

June 17, 2012

To Amanda Krochak and

Aron Neilsen

6 lbs 8 oz. 19” long

Proud grandparents are

Darrell Neilsen, Sheila

Dawe, Brent and Shannon

Krochak along with proud

uncle Cole Krochak and

Aunty Laura Nielsen.

Wesley Ryan Spearman Baby boy

Born July 11, 2012

8 lbs 6 oz 21 1/2 “ long.

To Shari and Stephen Spearman

Proud grandparents are Sheldon

and Beverly Spearman of Canora

and Dean and Shelley Schneider

of Leader, Sk.

Ella Grace Merrick

We are pleased to announce

the arrival of our daughter, Ella

Grace Merrick born July 5, 2012

in Grand Cayman, Cayman

Islands to proud parents Jody

(nee Grunert) and Dave

Merrick, and big sister Katelyn

Merrick. Grandparents Mary

Louise and Bernard Merrick of

Red Deer, Alberta and Shelly

and Bernie Grunert of

Springside.

Halle Renee Nickel Baby Girl

Born Aug. 26, 2012

8 lbs. 13 oz.

To Chris and Coralee (Pullman) Nickel

Proud grandparents are Ruth and

Aaron Pullman

Welcome Babies!

Freida (Eichorst) Nygren

Feb . 15, 1920-June 25, 2012

Pauline (Lackmanec) Spelay

Oct. 14, 1917 – July 23, 2012

In Loving Memory

Lester Shingoose

July 29, 1944 – Sept. 4, 2012

Do not stand at my grave

and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's

hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there, I did not die.

Mary Frye, American poet (1904 -

2004)

All-Inclusive Retirement Community

Caleb Village, Melville

Caleb Village will be holding an

Informational Open House

Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Springside Drop In Centre

16 Patrick Street

For more information contact

Marian Kreiser (306) 730-6065

www.calebgroup.ca

Take advantage of early Christmas shopping at this year’s

SPRINGSIDE CHRISTMAS STOP AND SHOP Saturday, November 3

rd

10 am. – 4 pm.

Springside Town Hall

Come on down to the town hall to check out all the wonderful tables full of Christmas items and gifts!

Lunch, snacks and beverages will be available all day long. Tables include;

Latasia Jockey Wood Work Homemade Christmas Crafts

Steeped Tea Walls by Rheya Fresh by Jess homemade baking & Crafts

Baby Bowtie Everyday Style Regal Organa Gold Coffee

Gold Canyon Lia Sophia Crafts Mary Kay

Skincerity Pampered Chef Partylite Tupperware

Sunset Gourmet Scentsy Crocheted toques, Avon

Dish- cloths, etc.

There is no charge for admission and you will be able to enter your name for various prizes!

For more information, call Janine Graves at 792-2123

Hope to see everyone there for some fun Christmas shopping!

I will be offering two group music and

movement classes; ages 18 months to 3 years

as well as ages 3 & 4. The first semester starts

in September and the second semester starts in

January.

Piano Lessons are given in Springside, Yorkton,

and at my home.

Contact Diane Jones at 641-9887 for more

information.

or email [email protected]

“Respect your fellow human beings, treat them fairly,

disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship,

explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work

together for a common goal and help one another

achieve it.” ~Bill Bradley

A History of Halloween The word "Halloween" is derived from All Hallows Eve, which occurs on November 1. The "All Hollows Day" or "All Saints Day". It is an important date on the Catholic calendar, a time to observe and honor saints.

People believed that the souls of the dead come back to earth to visit their families or friends. People began to call November 1st as a holy or "Hallowed" day. It was to be called All Hallow's Day. Which was later shortened to what we know today as Halloween.

In the 5th century BC, in Celtic Ireland, summer officially ended on October 31. This was called Samhain pronounced sow-en). This was the Celtic New Year.

The disembodied spirits of everyone who had died throughout the year would return to seek living bodies to possess for the following year. It was their afterlife or Panati.

On the night of October 31, all those living used to extinguish fires in their homes and make them cold and undesirable. They also dressed in ghoulish costumes and made noisy parades as a way to discourage and frighten away these spirits.

Several stories speak of Celts burning someone at the stake that was perceived to be evil or possessed, as a demonstration to those spirits.

In the first century AD, Romans abandoned the sacrifice of humans in favor of burning effigies. Over the centuries, as people became less believing in the supernatural, the practices became more ritualized. However people still enjoyed dressing up as: hobgoblins, ghosts, and witches. This became increasingly more ceremonial.

In the 1840's, Halloween traditions were brought to America by Irish immigrants fleeing their country's potato famine. The favorite pranks in New England included tipping over outhouses and unhinging fence gates.

Trick-or-Treating is believed to have originated with a ninth-century European custom called "souling". All Souls Day (November 2), early Christians used to walk from village to village begging for "soul cakes". These cakes were made out of square pieces of bread with currants. The more soul cakes the beggars would receive, the more prayers they would promise to say on behalf of the dead relatives of the donors. At the time, it was believed that the dead remained in limbo after death. People thought that prayers could help hasten a soul's passage to heaven. Jack O'Lantern's Story is fascinating one about the Irishman named Jack who was a notorious drunkard and trickster. Halloween has grown out of rituals of the Celts celebrating a new year, from Medieval prayer rituals of Europeans, and the Irish legend of Jack O'Lantern

Baby’s First

Halloween 2011

Picture

Submitted by

Ashlea Breitkreuz

Q. Where do baby ghosts go during the day? A. Dayscare centers

Q. What do you get when you cross Bambi with a ghost?

A. Bamboo

Q. How did the ghost sew his sheet? A. With a pumpkin patch.

Q. Why did the witches' team lose the table tennis game?

A. Their bats flew away

A nurse was sent to collect a new skeleton from the medical supply store. When she arrived at the

doctor’s office there was already a waiting room full of patients. As the nurse wrestled the skeleton

through the outside door she became aware of people staring at her.

She gave them a smile and said, 'I am bringing him to the doctor.'

An old lady said sympathetically, 'My dear! Isn't he a bit late for the doctor?'

How to make it: 1. Submerge a peeled apple for about 5 minutes in water with 2 tablespoons of salt and the juice

from one lemon.

2. Then use a skewer to carve eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The bigger the features, the more

dramatic the outcome.

3. Set the carved apple in a warm spot and watch the face of your wise friend emerge over the

next two weeks.

Granny Smith A little apple becomes an adorable granny 'face' with this easy-to-create craft

also makes for a fun fall or Halloween decoration.

What you'll need:

- One peeled apple - Juice from one lemon

- 2 Tbsp salt - Carving tool

SUDOKU PUZZLE

Working with the numbers already given, complete each diagram

with the missing numbers. Place a number into each box so that

each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square

within the large diagram (there are 9) will contain every number

from 1-9. No number shall appear more than once in any row,

column, or small 9-box square.

E M B T Y E L L O W E S T R I A N

T W A Y V V P U M P K I N M N P R

P M C M V O Y H E A A W I W R P W

K A S C A R E C R O W E L X M L S

O V N V L K V L V V F I L T B E L

I Y P E A R J I K Q J D B B B U X

A O G H Y F Q W I N D Y K H B X S

Z N H N D T I W E I E H T L O F T

W A C O R N T I D K Q N M Y N Y Q

Q T A W V E A B A D M I N T F N O

Y H L S I N B R S K E T B A I L R

V L L U N C L R B Y T E N N R S A

R E N Z G I E P W H Q T Z Z E L N

O T U R K E Y C U V U N Q D M C G

S I I G D G E R X E X F S S C K E

F C Y S Q U I R R E L M P Z Z Q D

B H A R V E S T V F T L B Y B A L

S I Y H D X I U Y J V D I A S A X

S M V Z D O S V J N Q O B H X R P

1 5 4 9

8 1 4 2

6 4 1 9 3

7 9 8 1

6 7

2 3 5 9

3 7 2 5 4

5 2 7 4

9 8 3 1

haRVEST WORD SEARCH

SPRINGSIDE, SASK - 1912

Page 34

“Its name is derived from the local springs of

pure water, for which during the past quarter

of a century, it has been noted, the old guide,

post with the inscribed word ‘water’ , which

was originally set up by pioneer settlers from

Dakota, being proof of the fact”

APPLE

SCARECROW

TURKEY

HAY

RAKE

ACORN

PUMPKIN

WINDY

HARVEST

SQUIRREL

BONFIRE

PEAR

ORANGE

YELLOW

The Gardener’s Corner

Preparing your Yard for Winter

The following hints are taken from Better

Homes and Gardens on getting your yard and

garden winter-ready.

Cut back dry stems of perennials to soil

level after frost to neaten the garden

and remove pest eggs and disease

spores that may linger. Leave stems

with attractive seed heads for winter

interest.

Compost dead plant debris to create an

organic soil conditioner. Hot, active piles

kill weed seeds and disease pathogens;

passive, inactive piles do not. Throw

questionable plant material in the trash.

Cut off diseased foliage from evergreen

plants and shrubs and discard it in the

trash. Rake up and discard the old,

disease-bearing mulch.

To prevent rodents from nesting in the

soil, wait until the ground freezes

before adding a 6-inch layer of organic

material as winter mulch.

Mulch perennial and shrub beds with

pine needles or chopped leaves. This

protects both plant roots and the soil

and moderates the effects of extreme

temperature changes during winter

freezes and thaws.

Mulch bulb beds with evergreen boughs

to protect the soil from shifting and

cracking during the winter. Otherwise

plants, especially small, shallowly

planted bulbs, can be heaved to the

surface

Protect the tender bark of young trees

from gnawing critters by wrapping

stems or trunks with wire or commercial

tree-guard products.

Screen evergreens, particularly exposed

broad-leaved types, from drying winter

wind and sun by setting up burlap

screens or shade cloth shelters.

Reg’s Portable Welding

Journeyman with 30 years experience

24 hour service

(306) 647-2100/ (306) 620-6234

Whitesand Wildlife Federation

Regular Meeting

Wednesday October 10th at 7:30pm

At the Springside Legion Hall

For more information contact

Ed Ockochinski (306)792-4752

Or email:

[email protected]

Sudoku Solution

8 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 9

7 5 9 3 6 8 1 4 2

6 4 2 1 9 7 5 3 8

4 7 5 9 8 6 3 2 1

3 9 6 2 4 1 7 8 5

2 8 1 7 3 5 4 9 6

1 3 8 6 7 2 9 5 4

5 2 7 4 1 9 8 6 3

9 6 4 8 5 3 2 1 7

August 24th

to the 26th

, the Springside Arena played host to the Shamrock Kennel and obedience Club Dog

Show. For the second consecutive year, Participants from across Canada and the United States competed in

conformation shows and obedience trials.

Boomer a three year old

St. Bernard from West St.

Paul, MB. Flirt 10 month old Shih Tzu from Elrose

3 yr old Bree and 6 yr old Chisholm Canadian

champion and good neighbor certified from

Portage La Prairie, Mb.

-Photos by Rhonda Eastcott

Shamrock Kennel and Obedience Club Dog Show

2012

Autumn/Winter Hints -Check all the weather stripping on doors. Even

a small leak can cause a large heat loss.

-Run fingers around window frames if you feel

any drafts, caulk around them. (If you aren't

able to do it ask someone to do it for you)

-If you are washing windows a tbsp. of

cornstarch in your water helps to cut the film on

your windows

-Check batteries in smoke alarms

-Clean or replace furnace filters

-If you use dryer sheets, wash the lint traps, as

dryer sheets can build up a waxy film and curb

proper air flow

-Check sheds to make sure that there are no

holes that go underneath as animals are looking

for homes. There are a lot of skunks and

raccoons this year and no one needs them

around.

Word Search Solutions

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Bitz n’Bytes would like to think

the following for their generous

donations;

Dan and Christel Derow

Paul and Helen Byblow

Reg and Dannette Rasmussen

Larry and Cheryl Trost

& 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.

A friendly Reminder to Readers:

If you are wondering where a mention is made of

an event and cannot find it in this newspaper, ask

yourself, “Did I send Bitz n Bytes the information?”

The only way YOU can be sure that what YOU want

others to know about is that YOU give us the news!

We would rather have several notices given than

miss an event.

Thank-you

Bitz n’ Bytes Contacts;

Deb Keyowski – 792-2104

Cristal Ockochinski - 792-4752

Marion Ockochinski – 792-2107

Regina Melnyk – 792-2247

Rhonda Eastcott – 792-2231

The deadline for the winter/Christmas

issue is Nov. 20, 2012. In order to have

your submission included, please adhere to

the deadline.

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