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What a great time of year! We can finally put away the parkas and get ready
for some summer fun. On June 28 th, kick off the Canada Day long weekend by
joining us at the second annual Summer Sizzle at th e Lions Sports Grounds.
There will be something for every member of the family. The following
morning, join your friends and neighbors for an int erdenominational Church
service. This is just the beginning of fun times ahead and we invite one and all
to take advantage of all that our community has to offer.
We hope that you enjoy our summer issue and we wish one and all a safe and
happy summer!
Springside Bitz n Bytes
Box 388
Springside, SK. S0A 3V0
Email: springsidebitznbytes@gmail.com
Phone (306)792-2104 Fax (306)792-4770

Summer Issue 2014

Deadline for Next Issue - Sept. 15, 2014

Congratulations Class of 2014

It Couldn't Be Done
Rebecca Derbowka
Jordan Chrobot
Joy Higginson
Kiara Hudy
Paula Lutz
Grey McKen
Matthew Miller
Carl Peterson
Justin Poirier
Amy Prybylski
Ashley Sharp
Madison Shearer
Harley Shindle
Shelby Stratechuk
Clint Tillman
Brooke Werner
Logan Wiley

--Edgar A. Guest
Somebody said that it couldn't be done,
But he with a chuckle replied
That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one
Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin on his face If
he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;
At least no one ever has done it";
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he'd begun it.
With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin,
Without any doubting or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start to sing as you tackle the thing
That "cannot be done," and you'll do it.

The community wishes all of our graduates our congratulations and all the
best in your future.
Blast from the past
Springside School Graduation June 29, 1956
The grad ceremony took place at the old
town hall.
Front Row; Frances Dareichuk, Jean Bagg,
Janice Werner, Esther Sanderson, Grace
Merriman, Joan Merriman, Verna Bagg,
Janice Gabert
Back Row; Lyle Pinder, Don Milbrandt, Alvin
Effa, Steve Shumay, Ernie Stefanyshyn
-photo submitted by Joan Sanderson

Springside Baptist Church

Pastor Richard Kauenhofen - 306-792-2190
Pastor Mike Anderson - 306-792-2290

Summer 2014

Summer Service Schedule: Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:00 am. Sunday Sermons are available online.
Childcare is provided during the Worship Service for toddlers to age 4.

Pastor Richards words.Spring has arrived and soon we will be into the heart of
summer. What are your plans for the days ahead? Getting away for a family vacation?
Sending the kids to summer camp? Maybe spending time at the beach sunning yourself?
Possibly your choice of activity is something else gardening, golfing, backyard project,

Everyone is welcome at
SBC. Its a friendly place
with lots of young families!

fishing, reading, hiking, cycling or spending time with neighbours and family. One thing

Have some questions

I know the potential activities are many and the summer hours seem too few. Let me

about who Jesus is?

encourage you to be intentional about building relationships with the people around you.

What is a relationship with

Him all about?

Also, think about Gods Son, Jesus and the fact that receiving Him into our lives makes it
possible for us to have a relationship with the Creator of this universe. Wow! What an

Come check it out!

awesome thought! Please take the time to ponder it and have a great summer!

Upcoming Events
June 8 Grad Service in honour of Springsides Grads of 2014, 7:00 pm @ SBC
June 20-21 Spring Ladies Retreat @ Good Spirit Bible Camp

*Call the church office for more information*

June 29 Springside Community Church Service, 10:00 am @ the rink
August 1822 Vacation Bible School (VBS) at SBC
*runs daily from 9:0011:30 am.

VBS is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Come out to the

Church every morning for games, crafts, stories, music & more!
September Fall Programs & Schedules resume: Youth, Awana,
Sunday School & Womens Ministries

AWANA Registration Night

is September 17 @ 6:30 pm.
Awana is a mid-week, faith-based
kids club for children age 2 to
Grade 6. It runs on Wednesday
nights from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Have a great
summer!

The Fall Service Schedule

will resume on September 14.

October 7 Lumber River Quartet concert, 7:00 pm @ SBC

Moms Morning Out will resume in mid-October.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you REST.

Matthew 11:28

Please contact the Church Oce for more informaon on any of our programs or Sunday Services!
Phone: 306-792-2102
email: oce@springsidebapst.com
website: www.springsidebapst.com

Farmers Almanac Weather

Predictions

Weather Folklore

June
4th-7th. Chilly conditions over Rockies.
8th-11th. Cool Pacific air clashing with surge of heat
from south stirs showery rains, especially Rockies.
12th-15th. Temperatures, humidity increasing.
16th-19th. Hot, dry.
20th-23rd. A shower, thunderstorm threat.
24th-27th. Thunderstorms sweep east. Cooler air
Prairies, Rockies.
28th-30th. Very warm, humid, thunderstorms most
frequent from Prairies, spreading east.

July 2014
1st-3rd. Clear, warmer into Rockies by Canada Day.
4th-7th. Fair, dry, very warm Rockies, Prairies.
8th-11th. A few locally heavy thunderstorms
Rockies, Prairies.
12th-15th. Very warm Prairies, points west.
16th-19th. Unseasonable chill Rockies. Unsettled
conditions Prairies, all points east.
20th-23rd. Cool Northern Rockies.
24th-27th. Warming up, dry.
28th-31st. Cooler, drier air again covers the Rockies
and adjacent Prairies after outbreak of heavy
showers.

August 2014
1st-3rd. Hot humid weather. Showery over Rockies.
4th-7th. Possible severe thunderstorms
accompanied by downpours and large hail.
8th-11th. Clear and dry.
12th-15th. Light showers, Rockies and Prairies.
16th-19th. Scattered thunderstorms.
20th-23rd. Chilly air enters Rockies, Prairies by the
23rd.
24th-27th. Heavy rain Manitoba, all points east,
then somewhat cooler, drier.
28th-31st. More unseasonably chilly air brings
relief following heavy rain and thunderstorms.

September 2014
1st-3rd. Thunderstorms, some heavy for Rockies into
Prairies for Labour Day holiday.
4th-7th. Dry weather, but temperatures are on a
decline.
.

The higher the clouds, the finer the

weather.
If you spot wispy, thin clouds up where jet airplanes fly,
expect a spell of pleasant weather.
Keep an eye, however, on the smaller puff clouds
(cumulus), especially if it's in the morning or early
afternoon. If the rounded tops of these clouds, which
have flat bases, grow higher than the one cloud's
width, then there's a chance of a thunderstorm
forming.

Clear Moon, frost soon.

When the night sky is clear, Earth's surface cools
rapidlythere is no cloud cover to keep the heat in. If
the night is clear enough to see the Moon and the
temperature drops enough, frost will form. Expect a
chilly morning!

When clouds appear like towers, the Earth

is refreshed by frequent showers.
When you spy large, white clouds that look like
cauliflower or castles in the sky, there is probably lots
of dynamic weather going on inside. Innocent clouds
look like billowy cotton, not towers. If the clouds start
to swell and take on a gray tint, they're probably turn
into thunderstorms. Watch out!

Ring around the moon? Rain real soon.

A ring around the moon usually indicates an advanci ng
warm front, which means precipitation. Under those
conditions, high, thin clouds get lower and thicker as
they pass over the moon. Ice crystals are reflected by
the moon's light, causing a halo to appear.

Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in

morning, sailors take warning. A reddish
sunset means that the air is dusty and dry. Since
weather in North American latitudes usually moves
from west to east, a red sky at sunset means dry
weathergood for sailingis moving east. Conversely,
a reddish sunrise means that dry air from the west has
already passed over us on their way easy, clearing the
way for a storm to move in.

Springside 4-H Beef Club

members attend local feed lot.
Emma Just Club
Reporter
Springside 4-H Beef Club

It was a really great day. Our club would like to

thank the Sam Buckle Family and the Feed Lot
Staff for sharing their knowledge with us. We
would also like to thank the Yorkton Co-op
Association for supplying the lunch. It was
delicious.

Whats happening here?

The Springside 4-H Beef Club members have had a very
busy year thus far participating in fun events such as 4-H
Curling and Public Speaking events. Not only are they
having fun, they are finding ways of learning how to
improve their knowledge and skill of feeding their own
project animals. Each year, our club members must pick
a calf, feed and develop that calf until it is at a finished
weight in time for the 4-H Regional Show and Sale in
July at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds. It is not as
simple as putting a calf in a pen and placing a hay bale in
front of him to eat. There are many things to consider,
such as the breed of the calf, age, weather conditions and
type and quality of the feed rations used. Some of our
members use a ration of oats and hay, others use barley
and hay, some use pellets and hay. This is where the
math we learn at school helps as we need to figure out
the ratio of grain vs hay we feed our calves every day.
This ration changes continuously as the calf grow in an
effort to gain the best average daily gain or pounds per
day.
In an effort to improve our knowledge and to learn how
others feed their calves, our club was invited to attend
the Buckle Feed Lot on Buckle Road just south of
Yorkton. Our club arrived on mass at 11:00 a.m sharp at
the feed lot on Saturday March 15, 2014 just in time for
the morning feeding of a large pen of calves. We
watched as the Feed Lot staff weighed, measured and
poured the silage, grain and molasses into a feed mill.
They were going to feed a pen of 400-500 weight calves
and took care to ensure the proper amounts of each part
of the feed mixture were put into the mill to provide the
optimum growth in their calves. We then were given a
tour of their handling facility and learned of how they
handle the new animals brought into the feedlot and how
they watch for and treat any animal that may be

showing signs of sickness or distress.

Once the tour was complete the Sam Buckle Family
opened up their shop and invited us in for a
hamburger/hotdog lunch that was donated by the
Yorkton Co-op Association. Here we had a chance to

talk more to the Buckle Family and their staff about

their feed lot operation and warm up after a brisk
morning outside.

On May 7th Springside had its first recycle pick-up

day. The bright blue bins are seen here all ready to
go!

Extraordinary Animal 2
SCR Summer Tour
Coming to Springside July 9, 10 and
August 13
For children ages 5-12
Contact Sherri@306-792-4685 to register.
Hope to see you there!
Tara & Kayla
scrsummertour@parklandvalley.ca

Saturday June 28th

Springside Lions Sports Grounds
Gates open at 9:00 am.
Whitesand Wildlife Federation Breakfast
Concession booth on grounds
Firemens Supper (advance tickets only- may be
purchased from members of the Springside Fire Dept.)

Springside Lions Club Beer Gardens

Kids Bouncers and games
Talent Stage
*Lawn Mower Races
* contact Mike at 621-5906 for rules and regulations
Stop and Shop Trade Show (separate tent at the
sports grounds)

Evening Cabaret
Ample parking and room for campers!
Events will take place rain or shine!

Springside 4H Beef Club busy with

4H Public Speaking
(Continued from Spring issue)
-Emma Just Club Reporter
Springside 4-H Beef Club
Right after the dust settled from our club competition,
our members and parents got busy as our club was
responsible for hosting the District #12 - 4H public
speaking competition on March 9, 2014. Winners from
each of the clubs in our district met at the Springside
Legion to compete for the right to attend the South East
Regional 4H public speaking event in Whitewood, SK.
The six 4H clubs in District 12 are: Yorkton Creators 4-H,
Otthon Outlaws 4-H, Yorkton 4-H Light Horse, Happy
Center 4-H, Rhein 4-H Beef & Activities Club and of
course the Springside 4-H Beef Club. The judges and
audience were entertained as the young orators
performed their speeches trying to earn the right to go
on and compete at Whitewood.
Winners were:
Alia ONeill (Springside Beef Club) Cloverbud
Jace Hansen (Happy Center Light Horse & Springside
Beef) Junior
Delaney Depape (Yorkton Light Horse) Intermediate
Shawna Turner (Yorkton Light Horse) Senior.
We would like to send out a big thank Yorkton New
Holland who sponsored the lunch for this event and the
Springside Lions for sponsoring the medals.
On April 12, 2014, after much hard work by our
members competing for the right to compete at this
event as well as a committee made up of 4H members
and their leaders from the 6 clubs in District 12 hosted
the Saskatchewan 4H Provincial Public Speaking
competition at the Yorkton Royal Canadian Legion
Branch # 77. It was a very successful event even with
the threat of 6 inches of snow that morning. The 4H
members who competed at this level, definitely
deserved to be there by the quality of their speeches
and the confidence in which they gave them. These are
definitely future leaders in Saskatchewan. There were
32 youth from across the province competing in four
age categories: Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate &
Senior. They were representing the four regions in the
province: South East, South West, North East & North
West.
First Place Winners were:
Cloverbud 1st Alyssa Sinclair, NE Region

Junior -

1st Kyle Kirzinger, NE Region

Intermediate - 1st Lauren Luciuk, NE Region

Senior 1st Robyn Baxter, SW Region
We would like to give a shout out to the following
people and businesses as without their support, an
event this large would not be possible.
Platinum Sponsor:
Regional Kids First
Gold Sponsors:
Farm Credit Canada & Rocky
Mountain Equipment
Silver Sponsors: Louis Dreyfus Commodities
Melville Chevrolet Buick GMC
Bronze Sponsors:
Canadian Tire Yorkton,
Canterra Seeds,
Companion Animal Hospital,
Cornerstone Credit Union,
Maple Farm Equipment,
Peavey Mart,
Saskatchewan Roughriders,
The Rock 98.5 FM,
Yorkton New Holland,
Happy Center 4-H Club,
Otthon Outlaws 4-H Club,
Rhein 4-H Beef & Activities Club,
Springside 4-H Beef Club,
Yorkton Creators 4-H Club &
Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club.
Thanks also to Peter Wyatt and the staff of the Royal
Canadian Legion #77 for putting on this event and Lois
Trowell past leader of the Wooly Wonders 4-H Club
for all her wisdom and guidance.

Judge Karen Muir presenting a plaque to Springside 4-H

Beef member Alia ONeill in the Cloverbud category.
Congratulations Alia!

Former Mayor of Springside

Celebrates 80th Birthday
-Deb Keyowski

Former Mayor Eric Jones at his birthday

celebration

On April 18th, 2014, family and friends of Eric Jones

gathered at the Springside Seniors Center to
celebrate Erics 80th birthday. All of his family were
in attendance, including his eldest granddaughter
and her family from Kilarney Manitoba, his eldest
grandson and his family from Saskatoon and his
eldest son and his family from Jansen. Also
attending were his nephews, along with their
families from Elfros and Regina and the three
families who live close by. Everyone attending had
a wonderful time playing games and enjoying a
lovely supper, but mostly just being together.

Grace was said before the meal by Harvey Spitzke.

This was particularly special in that Harvey and his
wife Joan were the very first friends that the Joneses
made when they arrived in Jedburgh where Eric was
a grain buyer for the Wheat Pool. Eric and his wife
Marilyn recall arriving in Jedburgh fifty four years
ago on their first wedding anniversary. The
Jedburgh elevator had a gas engine that you started
by turning a large wheel. It was cooled by a large

tank of water. Some of the farmers brought grain to

the elevator with horses pulling a wagon box.
Eric has many great memories over his eighty years
but none better than (beside the enjoyment of his
family) the great interaction with all the farmers. He
really enjoyed his job. In Feb. of 2013, Eric
celebrated twenty years of retirement with coffee
and donuts at Viterra in Yorkton. The agent at
Viterra is Melvin Middleton, who Eric trained many
years ago in Willowbrook. Along with Melvin, Glenn
Wiseman (another retired agent) and farmer Allan
Payne along with other farmers enjoyed the
afternoon, sharing stories about the good old days
and looking through memory book pictures.
Eric has remained busy in his retirement restoring
three antique vehicles, a 1929 Chev Coupe, a 1939
G.M.C. truck and a 1959 Impala. Last summer, the
Joness drove the 1939 truck in the parade held in
Jedbugh for the 100th anniversary celebration of the
Garry Municipality. This past Christmas they gave
the three restored vehicles to their three sons, with
hope that they would enjoy them as much as their
parents did in restoring and showing them in car
shows.
We would like to wish Eric many more wonderful
years. Congratulations Eric and thank you for your
service to the community.

You are invited

Family & Friends are invited to meet

William Martin Werner, new son of
Corey and Jeanie Werner. Come and
go celebration Monday, June 16, 57pm at the Prairie Harvest Christian
Life Centre in Yorkton.

Good Spirit Bible Camp

CAMP Dates 2014

May 23-25 College and Career Camp
June 27-29 Family Camp 2
July 6-11 Jr Camp1
July 13-18 Tween Camp 1
July 20-25 Tween Camp 2
July 27-Aug 1 Jr Camp 2
Aug 2-4 Family Camp 3
Aug 5-8 Scamper Camp
Aug 10-15 Young Teen Camp
Aug 17-22 Sr High Camp
Aug 24 Camp Sunday
Office Phone (306) 792-4466
Email office@gsbcamp.ca
Mailing Address
Good Spirit Bible Camp
Box 295 Springside, SK S0A 3V0

Springside Housing Authority

has a total of twenty two rental units.
Twelve one and two bedroom
apartments are located at Heritage
Place, which is the seniors housing
complex, in addition to ten threebedroom rental homes. Applications are
available at the Springside town office or
by calling the Housing Authority
manager at 306-792-2222

Are you looking for a venue for

an event? The Springside
Recreation Complex is available for
rent. Contact Trevor at 306-792-4707
or the town office
at 306-792-2202

Young Spring Rhubarb Soup

1 cup chopped spring rhubarb stems
1 medium onion chopped
1 large potato cubed and boiled in 4 cups of water
1 cup of cream
Method: Saut the rhubarb and chopped onion in butt er or oil until soft. Add salt to taste. Add
to potato mashed in the water used to boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add cream.
Top with Dumplings
1 egg
cup of flour and tsp. salt and pepper to taste.
Make a soft dough. Add by teaspoons full to soup. Simmer for about 15 minutes until a toothpick
inserted in dumpling comes out clean.

Celebrating Success

N.L. Construction Inc.

-Jana Nehring

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce presented its 2014

Celebrate Success Awards on April 2nd, 2014. Dustin
Nehring and Taylor Lang of N.L. Construction Inc. were
awarded the 2014 Young Entrepreneur Award.
N.L. Construction Inc. is a thriving local business
specializing in residential/commercial renovations,
construction, framing, concrete, overhead door and steel
buildings in the Yorkton and surrounding area.
Dustin and Taylor developed an interest in carpentry
through high school classes, graduating from the Yorkton
Regional High School in 2003. Both went on to obtain
their Red Seal Certifications in the Carpenter Trade at
SIAST in Moose Jaw. Taylor received his Certificate of
Completion of Apprenticeship as a Journeyperson first
on Feb. 20th, 2009 and Dustin received his on December
17th, 2010. They gained experience working for local
journeymen before starting N.L. Construction Inc. on
April 9th, 2009. With one truck and one trailer the boys
simply began building decks, garages, and sub floors;
replacing windows and doors, and completing small
renovations. On August 16 th, 2012, N.L. purchased just
under two acres of land on 340 Ball Rd. in Yorkton.
Construction of the 3500 plus sq. ft. office and shop
began in the fall of 2012 and continued throughout the
winter and completed in the spring of 2013.
In just five short years, N.L. has evolved from a two man
team with a half-ton truck to a team of fifteen plus with
five trucks, five trailers, a telehandler, a skid steer, two
scissor lifts, an articulating boom and a head office. To
date, N.L. designs and drafts building plans, pours both
residential and commercial foundations, builds custom
homes, installs overhead doors and erects large
commercial steel buildings to name a few projects.

Congratulations Dustin and Taylor.

We wish you continued success!

Dustin Nehring and Taylor Lang accept the Young

Entrpreneur award at the Chamber of Commerce
Celebrate Success Award ceremony.

P.O. Box 639

340 Ball Road
Yorkton, SK S3N
2W7
Office:
306.783.1443
Fax: 306.783.1423

Mission Statement:
We at NL believe that providing our
customers with premium product is #1 priority
as is the quality of our service. Our commitment
to excellent work and developing a good
relationship with our customers is what we
strive for. Were always willing to take on a job,
and are always confident in our ability to
produce exceptional results. Were homegrown were strong believers in building our
company from within. Were hard working
people and when we start young guys behind
us, they believe in us and learn from us. We
take pride in passing on our knowledge to
create another carpenter, and seeing the
evolution of them and their work. NL is busy
year-round, with new projects and a continued
evolution of services.
We enjoy the
challenge. We love being able to see our work
progress. We pull into a site, and theres an
empty piece of land. When we leave, theres a
building on it!

The Gardening Corner

Square Foot Gardening

-Deb Keyowski
Ive never been a big fan of gardening. It always seemed
a little more like work than a hobby. However, the idea
of having fresh vegetables available at my fingertips
definitely was enticing. On a recent visit to Canadian Tire
in Yorkton I came across a raised garden planter, which
in essence is kind of like a childrens sandbox made out
of composite wood, 80% recycled plastic, and when
assembled was a 4ft. X 4ft. structure to be filled with dirt
and divided into sixteen square foot sections. I struggled
with the decision to buy it and commit myself to a long
term relationship with gardening but in the end, decided
to chance it. As it could be expanded, I even bought two
to stack one on the other and increase the soil depth.
Then came a few bags of soil and peat moss.

Square Foot Gardening (google image)

Small Business Loans Association

(SBLAs)

As of this weekend, I have planted spinach, peas,

cucumbers, beets and lettuce, all within a four by four
foot structure.

5.5% Financing Now Available

Whether or not my project will be successful remains to

be seen, however I am cautiously optimistic.

Interested in Starting or Expanding Your

Business?

Benefits of Square Foot Gardening;

Very few weeds

No rotor tilling
No fertilizer needed
A raised bed means easier access for those with
problems bending over or kneeling down.
Compact areas with lots of plants tend to keep
moisture in the soil better so water is used
efficiently.
A good option for those with limited space for a
garden.
Beds warm quicker so you can plant earlier and
extend your season
Traditional gardening generally requires heavy
tools in order to loosen the soil while in this
system, soil is not walked on thus it remains
loose and more easily workable.

Gardening is cheaper than therapy

And you get tomatoes!

Good for Business!

Need money for businesses start up,

Expansion or improvement costs?
Springside Loans Association Cooperative
Can help you!
We offer loans of up to $20,000 at a
competitive interest rate to help local
entrepreneurs turn their dream to reality.
No membership required
Up to five year term
For more information;
Nancy Duns
Administrator, Springside Loans Association
Cooperative
Office 306-792-2022
Email; springside@sasktel.net

Thank you and Goodbye

We would like to say thank you to all of our
customers for the support and love you
showed our family while we lived in Springside.
It was a lot of fun meeting all the wonderful
people of Springside and the good times that
we had, including the pictures with Santa, the
Halloween party, the fundraiser for Paige Banks
and so many other great times. We loved doing
the turkey dinner for all of you and making all
the pies.
We truly hope from the bottom of our hearts
that you will show the love, and welcome the
new family in town who are the owners of The
China Diner as they are super fantastic people!
A special thank you to Tex, Joan, Donna, Tom,
George, Doug and our regular morning people
for all your dedication. It was truly
appreciated.
Take care and once again thank you
Charlene, James and Brandy Bateman

Springside Cafe

Mark your Calendar

SUMMER TIME IS HERE
So sit back, relax and have fun!!
Remember if you need your hair done
To book earlier so you wont be disappointed.
Summer hours for JULY and AUGUST are:
Tues. to Fri. opening at 9:30 a.m. till 2
Later appointments on request.
The Hair Shoppe will be CLOSED.
July 2-4
July 17-31
Aug. 5-8
Have a Great Summer and Thanks for your
Patronage
ADRIENNE

Saturday Dec. 5, 2014

Springside Stop and Shop at the Community
Hall
To book a table, please contact Janine
Graves at (306) 641-4318 this fall!

Whitesand
Wildlife
Federation
The Annual Supper and Awards might was held
March 16 at the Good Spirit Golf Resort. Rehka and
the Staff at Good Spirit served over 100 people an
excellent steak supper with
plenty to spare. Guest speaker
Heath Dreger Saskatchewan
Wildlife Federation Region 3
Director & President of the
Yorkton Wildlife Federation
spoke of happenings in Region 3
and throughout the Province.
The evenings Master of Ceremonies Club Vice
President John Makowetski presented the awards
for the evening.

Big Game
Whitetail (Non-Typical) :
Wayne Kozak 160 6/8
Whitetail (Typical):
Rick Chartier 144 2/8
Ladies Whitetail (Typical):
Brittany McGregor 154 7/8
Elk:
Tim Werner 248 4/8
Moose:
NO ENTRIES
Ladies Moose:
NO ENTRIES
Mule Deer (Typical):
Neil Poppenheim 126 5/8
Bear:
Travis Werner 19 10/16

Fish
Mens:
Perch: Kelly Madsen 1.1lbs
Walleye : Harold Kriger 8.01lbs
Pike: Lawrence Bilokreli 10.5lbs
Ladies:
Perch: NO ENTRIES
Walleye: Caylee Hiebert 5.82lbs
Pike: NO ENTRIES
Youth:
Perch: Marissa Chartier .859lbs
Walleye: NO ENTRIES
Pike: NO ENTRIES
Photography
Senior Wildlife:
Dean Turchinetz Snowy Owl
Cheryl Kaban Moose
Rick Chartier Fawn
Senior Scenery:
John Makowetski Frosty Tree
John Makowetski Frosty Tree
Cristal Ockochinski Rainbow
Junior Wildlife:
Layden Omiecinski White Tail Deer
Mckenna Omiecinski Coyote
Following the award presentation Don Werner
Auctioned off 20 hats, with corresponding prizes as
well as a few larger ticket items which included a
gun, a chain saw and a quad trailer. The evening
was concluded with
lunch and raffle prize
draws as well as the
close of the silent
auction. The winner
of the Winners Choice
Raffle
was
Mitch
Hnidey of Springside,
he chose to take home a Remington 770 30.06 Gun
donated by Yorkton Dodge. Congratulations Mitch!

Membership Deadline
May 31, 2014

Celebrating Success

Springside School News

A Local Young Composer Wins

Competition
Layden
Omiecinski
has been
taking piano
lessons for
two years
with Mrs.
Diane
Jones. This
year, Layden
composed a
song entitled
Black Train. With the help of Mrs. Jones, Laydens
music was sent off to be judged in the Music Writing
Competition put on by the Yorkton Registered Music
Teachers Association. Layden found out shortly after,
his piece was chosen as first place! Laydens Black
Train song was then entered to be judged at the
provincial level. On May 15, at the year-end piano
recital, Mrs. Jones presented Layden with a certificate
to announce that Layden had been awarded first place
in the 11 years and under category in the
CFMTA/SRMTA Student Composer Competition!

Way to go Layden! We are all so proud of

you!

Hockey News

Submitted by Lovey Liebreich

The Weyburn Gold Wings are the Esso Cup National
Champions after defeating the Edmonton Thunder
2-1 on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in Stoney Creek,
Ontario.
This was Weyburns first appearance at the National
Female Midget Hockey Championship.
Macy Liebreich of Radville, grandaughter of Norman
and Lovey Liebreich and niece of Warren Liebreich
plays for the Weyburn AAA Gold Wings.
Congratulations to Macy and the rest of the
Champions.

-Michelle Eckhart
It has been a busy few months at the Springside School.
We are really excited that spring is sprung and we cant
wait for summer!!!

Upcoming Events:
May 23-Kindergarten Orientation for class starting in
September 2014
May 27 and 28- 6 students from Springside School will
be attending East Central Track Meet
June 3- Band Concert
June 6- Students from Grade 1-4 will attend a track
meet in Melville
June 10- Grade 7 and 8 Safety Day @ Yorkton Exhibition
Association
June 12- Grade 8 Farewell and Awards Night
June 13- Grade 3 and 4 will be having a field trip to
Camp Whitesand.
June 18-. Kindergarten graduates will be recognized at a
Tea in the afternoon of June 18th
June 19 and 20 Grades 5-8 will be having an overnight
field trip to Stony Lake June 20-June 20- Kindergarten
Grade 2 will be going to Regina to visit the Science
Centre
June 24- BBQ Lunch hosted by the SCC and an old
school play day to follow.
We would like to congratulate the Grade 8 class who
will be leaving to go off to High School. Congratulations
go out to JJ Musqua, Morgan Horsburgh, Keenan
Aarrestad, Brody Popowich, and Jesse Smith. A
banquet will be held and awards presented to students
for the academic year. The community is welcome to
attend the Awards Night starting at 7:30 on June 12th at
Springside School.
Moving forward into the 2014/15 School year the
school will be holding a community open house
September 9, 2014 with a BBQ starting at 5 pm and
Open house going until 7:30. Everyone in the
community is welcome to attend. This will also serve as
a mass registration night if you or your organization is
interested in having a registration table at the event
please contact Kylee at the school at 306.792.2080 or
over summer vacation Michelle at 306.792.2072.

Have a safe and fun summer!!! School is back in on

September 2, 2014!

Springside and District Seniors

Club
- Erna Tillman
The Springside Seniors potluck in March was well
attended. After the potluck supper cards were
played.

Springside Walking Club

has been keeping healthy and active through the
long cold winter, meeting on Monday, Wednesday
and Fridays at the Springside Centenial Hall.
Looking good, everyone!

The March Cribbage tournament winners were: 1st;

Terry Tobin. 2nd Erna Tillman. Consolation prize
went to Metro Skwarchuk.
Shuffle Board winners were: 1st: Peter Chuchak and
Sharon Barber. 2nd: Elmer Tetz and Erna Tillman with
consolation prize to Metro Skwarchuk and Evelyne
Sturtz.
April Cribbage Tournament results were in 1st place:
Erna Tillman. 2nd place wound up in a tie game by
Della Hansen and Laura Ridley. 3 rd place went to
Shirley Tobin.
April Shuffle Board winners were 1st: Lawrence
Mantay and Sharon Barber. 2nd John Popowich and
Bernie Draper. Consolation prize went to Peter
Chuchak and Marjorie Langley.
The Springside Seniors club annual meeting was
held on April 8th. Town Administrator Nancy Duns
attended and presented information regarding our
towns new recycling program which begins on May
7th. New Executive for the club is Elmer Tetz:
president, Brad Draper: vice president, Sonya Effa:
secretary, and Donna Gall: Treasurer.
Activities for the club alternate with Bingo one
Friday and Whist the following Friday. These events
are followed by lunch. Potluck suppers are held the
last Thursday of every month. Feel free to join us.

Did You Know?

Springside Walking Club from left to right;

Mae Pawliw, Norm Liebreich, Harvey Sturtz, Terry
Matkowski, Evelyne Sturtz, Hardy Breitkreuz, Donna Gall,
Barry Merriman, Tom Gall, Jean Sander, Clara Merkley,
Lovey Liebreich, Donna Breitkreuz.
Missing from this picture: Beth Koban, Hope Sutton,
Louise Farkus, Bernie Draper and Clara Maahs.

LOL!!!!!
Submitted by Peter Chuchak

A small boy is sent to bed by his father.

Five minutes later.Da.ad!
What?
Im thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?
NO, you had your chance. Lights out!
Five minutes later:
Da..ad!
WHAT?!!!!
IM THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water?

Residents of Saskatchewan can call 1-877-8000002 and speak with a Registered Nurse,
Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or Social Worker to
get guidance on health related issues. This service
(Healthline) is available free of charge, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.

I told you NO! If you ask again, Ill have to smack you!!
Five minutes laterDa..ad!!!!
WHAT????
When you come in to smack me, can you bring a drink of
water??

New to Springside!

Andrew Henry Cobb

Born March 29, 2014
9 lbs. 4 oz.
A son for Jesse and Audrey Cobb
and a new brother for Trina,
Jammin and Taron

Quinn Ann Tillman

Born April 16, 2014
6 lbs. 12 oz.
Born to Levi and Ashley
Tillman. Proud grandparents
are Garry and Kim Tillman and
Heather Riffel

A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home
happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.
-- Anonymous
Just after midnight on May 4th, 2014 our strong and healthy son, William
Martin Werner was born. After an eventful and miraculous labor, our
family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the medical
professionals who performed their finest work, YRHC, Crestview
Ambulance, Stars Air Ambulance, RHQR, PHCLC, Shopper's Pharmacy, our
loving friends, neighbors, co-workers and family. A mommy's life was saved
that night and without the support of many we would not have made it
through.

Corey, Jeanie, Khloe, Kendal and William are settled at home now
and enjoying the many precious gifts of life.

Their Journey's Just

Begun
Alfred Tillman
Dec. 28, 1927-Apr. 6, 2014

Don't think of them as gone away

Their journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.

Emily Byblow
March 9, 1948-March 27, 2014

Just think of them as resting

from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how they must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of them as living
in the hearts of those they touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost
and they were loved so much.
Lena Werner
April 1, 1926-March 3, 2014

Ellen Brenneman

Scott Derbowka
Sept. 27, 1973-May 10,
2014

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in
every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find
comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. -(Leo Buscaglia)

At the Moment
- Marion Ockochinski
I was having a
phone visit with
my
granddaughter
Mackenzie the
other day.
Nana, did you know I have a new stuffed animal?
She is a Care Bear, well, really she is an elephant
and her name is Lots of Heart, and shes pink and
she is special, and at the moment she is my very
favorite.
That little phrase has been in my head ever since.
At the moment. Part of me thinks about how
short the moment is. Will Lots of Heart continue to
be the favorite when she isnt quite so new and
maybe not so pretty anymore? How long will the
moment last? Does Mackenzie know inside that
Lots of Heart wont have quite the same effect on
her in a couple of years or will she even remember
much about her at all when she is grown? Will she
nudge her under the bed if friends stop to visit
when she is old (like twelve)? That isnt really
important. What is important is at the moment.
I was out for a bike ride this afternoon, something I
could not have done a couple of years ago before
having knee replacements so I really tried to
celebrate the fact that I could make it two whole
miles and back, even if I was pretty shaky when I
got home. I lived in the moment and tried not to
think about what my knees might be like
tomorrow. The sun was warm and welcome, the
breeze was just right. There was just enough space
to ride the bike through the washed out ravine and
still be safe. The water was bubbling through the
culverts and the dog and I enjoyed the moment
even if the couple of ducks we disturbed were not
quite so thrilled with us.
Ive tried to tell myself to try and live in the
present. We all know that the present is all we
have. No one knows what the future holds. No
one gets much chance to change the pastit is

after all past. As we all get to recognize as time

passes, how fast it all goes, how things change,
how those we care about suddenly arent around
anymore. If we try to put things into perspective
and realize how when we are always thinking that
we can make long term plans and put off things
that we feel arent very important, we realize that
we need to grab the moment, seize the day, enjoy
that sunshine while we have it and not wait until
the rain drops start to fall and wreck our fun.
Well, good luck Lots of Heart. I hope you have lots
of special times with my Mackenzie and become
one of those special memories for her as she grows
up. Enjoy the moment for however long it lasts.

Do more than exist.live

Do more than look.observe
Do more than hear.listen
Do more than listenunderstand
Do more than thinkponder
Do more than talksay something

Favorite Mum Sayings

What part of NO dont you

understand?
I dont care who started it!
Because I said so, thats why!
Wait until your father gets
home!
Your face is going to freeze like
that.
Get in the car.
Your hands are not broken!
No one said life was fair.
Eat your dinner!
Put your shoes on.
Go to sleep!

At the Springside Library

- Marion Ockochinski
Something I always loved about the Library when my
kids were little and money was tight was going for a
stroll to the library on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons
so they could pick up new books. It gave us an outing
and some fresh air and the kids were able to pick out
something without having to tell them we couldnt
afford to buy anything.
We kept the library books in a cut down cereal box
beside each of their beds so we knew where to find
them. And in a week or two they could return them and
find something new again. I didnt have to tell them that
something wasnt a good choice, as it was THEIR choice
and if it was something they werent keen on it went
back to the library anyway so it really didnt matter
much in the long run. They learned to take care of the
books which I told them belonged to everyone, so we
had to be very careful with them, and that was a great
skill to learn at an early age.

I hope to see you soon at the Library

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE AND YOU

KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS??
TD SUMMER READING

FUN, FUN, FUN.

This years theme is

EUREKA!!
Get ready to have your own EUREKA
moments at the Springside Library. Stop in to
sign up for reading challenges and team
quests.

Question?
How do I order a book from the library on line?

Answer:
1. Have your library card ready. If you havent a
library card stop by the library (any one will do) and
sign up for one. Bring along 2 pieces of ID.
2. Enter www.parklandlibrary.ca . The home page shows
many options and places to get help.
3. From the home page, on the blue bar, go to My
Library which will pop down a menu. Click on My Login.
4. On the Login page type in all the 10 digits on your
library card, then your pin number. While you are on
your account page check out some of the features. You
can check on the books you may have currently checked
out, what the due dates are, renew your books, check
on any fines you may have, etc. A great feature here is
the My Reading History. Once you have clicked on that
icon it will automatically keep track of the books you
have had. That way if you are telling a friend about a
book you have read, but cant quite think of the title
you have a list that you can search.
5. Click on Encore on the top right hand side of the
screen under Search the Catalogue.
6. Enter the name of the book, the authors name or a
subject you want to find.
7. Options will pop up. In the descriptions you will see
what type of material your selection comes in (printed
format, large print, book on CD, etc.) You will also see a
sign if the book is available. The available books will
come sooner, but sometimes there may be no copies
available at that time. Your request will be in the
system when the book becomes available. Click on
Request It.
8. A menu will pop up to ask where you would like to
pick up the material. The library where you got your
card will usually show up, but you can select another if
that is more convenient. There will then be a message
telling you that your request was successful and that
the material will be sent when it is available.
9. When your material comes to the library (at
Springside branch we get our deliveries on Tuesdays)
and it is checked in you will get a phone message or an
e-mail message sent to you to let you know you can
come in and pick it up. If you have an e-mail message
set up at the library it will also notify you if your
material is about to become due for return. You can
renew one time from your own computer.

Keep Children Cool! (And YOU too!)

Protect your children from Extreme heat. Extreme heat
can be dangerous for all children, especially for infants
and young children.
Heat illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat
fainting, heat edema (swelling of the hands, feet and
ankles), heat rash and heat cramps. They are mainly
caused by over-exposure to heat or over-exertion in the
heat, and if not prevented, can lead to long-term health
problems and even death.
Prepare for extreme heat by staying informed about
local weather forecasts and alerts so you know when to
take extra care.
If you have an air conditioner, make sure it works
properly before the hot weather starts. Otherwise, find
an air-conditioned spot near you that you can use to
cool off for a few hours during extreme heat.
Learn about ways to keep your home cool during the
summer. For example, if you live in a house, plant trees
on the side where the sun hits the house during the
hottest part of the day. Keep shades and blinds closed
to block out the suns heat.
Watch your childs health closely. Stay alert for
symptoms of heat illness. These include:
changes in behaviour (sleepiness or temper
tantrums);
dizziness or fainting;
nausea or vomiting;
headache;
rapid breathing and heartbeat;
extreme thirst; and
decreased urination with unusually dark yellow
urine.
If you see any of these signs during extreme heat,
immediately move the child to a cool place and give
liquids. Water is best. If you are breast feeding your
child, breast milk will provide adequate hydration, but
remember to keep yourself hydrated so you can
produce a sufficient amount of milk.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 911 or your

local emergency number immediately if you are caring
for a child who has a high body temperature and is
unconscious, confused or has stopped sweating. While
waiting for helpcool the child right away by:
moving them to a cool place;
applying cold water to large areas of the skin or
clothing; and
fanning the child as much as possible.
Children most at risk include those with breathing
difficulties, heart conditions, kidney problems, mental
and physical disabilities, developmental disorders,
diarrhea, and those who take certain medications. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist if the medication increases
risk to your childs health in the heat and follow their
recommendations.
Dehydration is dangerous. Give plenty of cool liquids to
drink, especially water, before your child feels thirsty
Leave a colorful glass by the sink and remind your child
to drink after every hand washing. Flavouring water
with natural fruit juice may make it more appealing.
Provide extra fruits and vegetables as they have a high
water content. Encourage your child to drink water
before and after physical activity.
Keep your child cool. Dress your child in loose-fitting,
light coloured clothing made from breathable fabric.
Keep your home cool as mentioned before, and prepare
meals that dont need to be cooked in your oven. Open
your windows at night to let cooler air into your home.
If your house is extremely hot take a break from the
heat and spend a few hours with your child in a cool
place. Bathe your child in a cool bath until your child
feels refreshed. Always supervise your child in the bath.
If using a fan, keep it at a safe distance from the child
and aim the air flow in their direction.
Avoid exposing your child to extreme heat. Plan
activities for cooler parts of the day. Check Air Quality
Health Index for your area. Protect from mosquitoes.
Keep your child in the shade or protected from the sun
by wearing a wide brimmed breathable hat or use an
umbrella. Stay in the shade. Use a sunscreen that is SPF
15 or higher and follow the manufacturers directions.
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD INSIDE A PARKED CAR!!!

Summer Windsock
Supplies:
Empty Frosting Container
Tissue paper
Strong Tape
Ribbon

Remove the label from the frosting container

Decorate the outside of the container using tissue
paper and tape
Cut ribbons to various lengths and tape to inside
of container
Make a small hole in the top of the container and
slip a piece of ribbon through and tie a not on the
end to secure
Hang your windsock and watch it dance in the
wind

Q: What do you call a dog on the beach in the

summer?
A: A hot dog!
Q: Why do bananas use sunscreen?
A: Because they peel
Q: How are a pig and a horse like each other?
A: When a pig is hungry, he eats like a horse.
And when a horse is hungry he eats like a pig!!
Q: How do we know that bees are happy?
A: Because they hum while they work!
Q: During what season do ants eat the most?
A: Summer, because that's when they go on lots
of picnics!

Springside Bitz n Bytes would like to say:

for their generous donations;

Vi Rodgerson
Bill & Beth Koban

Our deepest gratitude to Mr. Ray Kerr

and Toshiba Canada in Yorkton, without
whom our paper would not be a reality!

Doris Jenkins
Joy Clayton
Springside Loans Association
Bill & Joyce Anaka
Alan & Jean Payne
Donald & Elaine Low
Christies Funeral Home &
Crematorium
Adienne Popowich - The Hair
Shoppe
Eric & Marilyn Jones

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