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the season for enjoying the fullness of lifepartaking of the harvest, sharing the harvest with others, and reinvesting and saving portions of the harvest for yet another season of growth. -Denis Waitley

With summer a distant memory, the kids back in school and the gardens and fields cleaned out, its time to take a deep breath and be thankful for all the blessings that we have received. This is the time of year that clubs and organizations are looking to welcome new members. There is something for everyone, young and old, and we invite you to join a group, share in activities and get to know your neighbors and make new friends.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Fall!

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Springside Recreation Association (S.R.A.)

-Sherry Shindle
Springside Rec Association is selling Drake Meat products as an ongoing fundraiser in support of sports, recreation and culture in Springside. Orders are due the fifteenth and thirtieth of each month. If you would like to obtain order forms or would like additional information, you can contact Sherry Shindle at 306-7924685. When dining at Boston Pizza in Yorkton, dont forget to have your receipts stamped by your server and drop them off at the rink. Ten percent of your total bill will be contributed to the S.R.A. Many thanks go out to all who came out to support our summer barbeque bingos. Congratulations to all the winners and we hope you had an enjoyable time. This years Summer Sun Spot program was held in July and August with both sessions being very well attended. Thank you to Tara and Kayla from the S.C.R. Summer Tour for coming out and organizing the different activities for the kids. The S.R.A. general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6th at seven pm. at the rink. Elections will be held for vice president and secretary and we encourage anyone who is interested to become a member at large. This is a great opportunity for new residents to meet their neighbors and get involved in the community. Everyone is welcome! Watch for our annual Christmas Cash Lotto which will be coming soon. Tickets are $25.00 and available from any member of the S.R.A. Daily draws of cash prizes will be held the entire month of December. The 2013/2014 schedule for skating at the rink has been finalized. This year, general skating will be held on Sunday from three to five pm. and Friday from seven thirty to nine thirty pm. Shinny will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from three thirty to five pm. Springside Recreational youth hockey will continue this year. Any children between the ages of four and twelve are welcome to come out and enjoy non -competitive hockey. Registration will be held on Wednesday October sixteenth at the rink from six thirty until eight

thirty pm. If you have any questions or inquiries about this program, please contact Coach Jasmine Hueser at 306-783-0460 or 306-621-3228.

Springside Seniors Set for an active Fall and Winter Season

-- Shirley Tobin
Summer has come to an end and the fall schedule has begun for the Springside Seniors Club. A shuffleboard tournament and a cribbage tournament will be scheduled for October. Our potluck supper for October will be on October 24th as the last Thursday of October is the 31st and we don't want to miss the little Trick and Treaters. After our July potluck supper, Ed Sek from Saltcoats entertained us with a presentation of his Mexican holiday. We are all now a little more knowledgeable on life in Mexico. August entertainment consisted of an enjoyable evening of song provided by Ron and Marjorie Meisner. September entertainment was provided by Shelby and Taylor Gibson. It always is a pleasure to listen to the girls. SGI is sponsoring ``55 Alive``. It is a refresher course to improve your driving. It does not affect licensing and there is no charge for the course. We need 12 participants to hold the course in Springside. If you are interested, contact Sonya Effa at 306 782-5636. Seniors Week runs from September 30 to October 6. Plans are being made with the Springside School for a program during that week.

Springside Seniors are always looking for new members. If you are 50 years of age or older and are
new to Springside or a long time resident who has not joined please come and join us. We play cards or bingo on alternate Fridays at 2:00 PM, have Shuffleboard and Cribbage Tournaments during the winter months and hold a potluck supper the last Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM. The men play pool each morning at 9:00 AM. Please drop in and enjoy fellowship and a good time.

Celebrating our Past in 2013

- Marion Ockochinski
The summer of 2013 has been a great time to take a step back and celebrate our past. The R.M.s of Garry and Good Lake both celebrated being in existence for 100 years. The village of Jedburgh had a reunion to do the same. All events were an occasion to celebrate, reflect on all we have achieved and lost, to learn about all that has been accomplished and created so that we can have the quality of life that we have and the bright future that is possible. I personally attended the R.M. of Good Lakes celebration held at Good Spirit acres, listened to the interesting speeches, enjoyed an excellent steak supper and entertainment by Brad Johner & the Boys. As I havent lived in this part of the world all my life I learned from this enjoyable event, that being said, we have farmed and lived in the R.M. for over 20 years now and have benefitted from belonging to a well-run system and having knowledgeable people help when the need arises.

called upon to know the right way to handle a situation. No one enjoys paying taxes, but seeing in a tangible way where they go makes one a little proud to do so. Congratulations to the R.M.s, villages and towns throughout our area who have celebrated milestones this year. Heres to the next 100 years.

Brad Johner and The Boys entertain at the R.M. of Good th Lake 100 anniversary celebration

Beginning of parade held in Jedburgh during the 100 anniversary celebration of the R.M. of Garry. Photo by John Polegi

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We picked up our copy of the history book written by Dianne Stinka. The undertaking of writing about the last 100 years must have been a daunting task and every local history book is a treasure to keep safe as the people and memories they hold dont last forever. Check through the pages of The Rural Municipality of Good Lake No. 274: A History and view the pictures of road construction, bridge building, floods of the past, school and church communities being built and seeing all the listings in the Index that let you know how much we take for granted that there is someone who can be

Springside Baptist Church

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

2013
Sunday School @ 9:45 am

Pastor Richard Kauenhofen, Senior Pastor - 306-792-2190 Pastor Mike Anderson, Associate Pastor/Youth - 306-792-2290

Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:50 am

Childcare is provided during the Worship Service for toddlers to age 3. There is Junior Church for Age 4 - Grade 2.

Sunday Sermons are available online www.springsidebaptist.com

Pastor Richards words.Fall is a time for us to say so long to the warm carefree days of summer and to welcome the cooler, colourful days of fall. It is a good time for us to give thanks for the summer experience and to look forward to the new opportunities before us. This time of year is the time of new beginnings and returning to old routines. However, when we walk in a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ it is always a time of adventure and wonder. The change of seasons and the distinct differences between them cause me to marvel at the God, who has designed them. It also stirs up within me a heart of thankfulness, especially for Gods blessing of relationships. May you be filled with thanks to God during this fall season as you reflect on the many reasons you have to be thankful.

Children

Youth
Friday Night: Fun, safe environment for teens to experience God, make some new friends and participate in some crazy games and activities! T.A.K.E.: Bible study. Learn more about yourself, life and Gods plan for you. Mondays 7:00pm in the Youth room. Sunday School @ 9:45. Grades 7-12. with Pastor Mike Anderson.

Adults
Moms Morning Out: Childcare is provided while women study Gods Word and support each other in prayer. Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am (starting October). Mens Group: Men sharing lifes challenges and learning how to overcome them Gods way. Every other Tuesday @ 7:30pm. Womens Ministries: A womens outreach group helping others and growing in the Lord. Reserve the first Monday of every month for interesting events. Sunday School @ 9:45. Learn by DVD, small group or the same Bible passage as your kids. Your choice.

Junior Church: Activities and lessons for kids during the church service, Age 4 - Grade 2. Sunday School @ 9:45. Childcare is provided for babies to age 3. Classes for ages 3-12. Awana: For kids Age 2 to Grade 6. Come hide Gods Word in your heart! Have fun playing games and earning awards while learning about the Bible. Registration Night is Sept. 18 @ 6:30 pm Family Services: Family Evening Service. Puppets, story time, games, kid friendly worship time and message. Phone SBC for dates & times.

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

Happy Centre 4-H Club - Successful Trail

Ride Fundraiser!
Submitted by Happy Centre 4-H Club.
A HUGE thank you to all who sponsored and helped out with the Happy Centre 4-H Club trail ride fundraiser! This day would not have been a success without the help of the following people: x Bernie Tocher sponsorship of all the amazing homemade buns! Diamond Horseshoe Ranch - provided water truck for horses and great trails for our riders! Every rider who came out to make the day a success and help out our 4-H Club! Our 4-H families without you guys, this day would not have been a success!

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On Saturday September 14, 2013 the Happy Centre 4-H Club kicked off the year with a trail ride fundraiser. The day in itself was a huge success! The weather was perfect, the bugs minimal, and the riders relaxed and happy! The clubs members worked very hard to provide trail riders and their horses a great day of fun and relaxation. The ride was held at Happy Centre School, 10 miles north of Melville Saskatchewan. By 10 am, the 43 registered riders had hit the trails and ventured out for the day. Lunch was provided for the riders at the halfway point on the trail, followed by a delicious hot supper back at the school at the end of the ride. Some of the riders even took advantage of the beautiful weather this past weekend and turned it into a camp-out with their horses. Could it get any better!?!

The Happy Centre 4-H club managed to raise roughly $1400 for our 2013-2014 4-H year! With this money, the club plans on hosting some equine clinics for 4-H members as well as the possibility of some fun shows in the spring 2014. The Happy Centre 4-H Club is always welcoming new members! The club considers itself a very lowkey club with a focus on safety, horsemanship, and ride-ride-ride! The members have a very wide set of interests with their horses as well. As the year progresses the club will be working on different aspects of riding everything from jumping obstacles to learning how to move cattle! The more the members ride and work with their horses the better the team will become. The trail ride held, was a great example of the many riding disciplines that our members and families enjoy. The majority of Happy Centre 4-H members are fairly young members this being the second year as a 4-H group. 4-H stipulates that a registered member be 6-25 years of age, however, we encourage riding of all ages. The club also has an eager group of pee-wees (under age 6) that love to ride and compete right alongside the older members. If anyone is interested in joining our club, please contact Stephanie Lockhart @ 306641-5560. 4-H Registration fees for the year are $74.00, for ages 6-25 years. Please note: If your child is 4 - 5 years old, do not hesitate to call. Happy Centre 4-H club encourages youngsters to come out and ride with the group! The club looks forward to new members and new interests!

Springside Caf

Cancer Fundraiser Opens Springside Caf

-Charlene Bateman
We held our grand opening on the 31st of August and decided to do it with a twist, by raising money for cancer. My Grandmother passed of cancer about one and a half years ago and there are many countless others who are losing the battle or have lost or are still fighting for their lives. There is a little angel named Lilee Jean in the lower mainland and she is not going to make it to her 3rd birthday unless a miracle happens. One could wish, just maybe, with every dollar raised we could come one step closer to another family not feeling the heart ache. We decided to donate $1.00 from every item sold on the 31st of August, our Grand Opening of the Springside Caf. We also took online donations. At last count I have been told $800 or so has been raised and more donations are coming in! Without such a caring, loving and supportive community that goal would have never been achieved, so on behalf of Springside Caf and the Canadian Cancer Society we both would like to say THANK YOU for all your support.

Located at the Springside Rec Center Open Sat. through Thurs. 8:30 am 7:00 pm and beginning in November will also be open Fridays from 3:00 pm 9:00 pm.

Daily specials at decent prices!

Come in and say hi to Charlene, James and Brandi Bateman and enjoy a clean and enjoyable eating experience.
During winter months, we will be offering delivery service within the town limits.

Join our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/642874272391966/ for info on our daily specials.

Springside Christmas Stop and Shop

Sunday December 8th
11:00 am. to 5:00 pm.

Charlene Bateman serves cake at the grand opening of Springside Caf. -Photo by Dan Derow

At the Springside Rec Center

Local vendors will be on hand to help you wrap up your Christmas shopping

Farmers Almanac Weather Predictions

September 2013
20th-23rd. Stormy through the Prairies. 24th-27th. Fair and cold, becoming unsettled east into Alberta and Saskatchewan. 28th-30th. Clearing and cold.

Mark Your Calendar

October
9th Whitesand Wildlife meeting 7:30 pm. at the Legion 14th Thanksgiving 22nd Skating Club registration 6:00 pm. - 8:00 pm. at the school 24th Seniors Pot luck supper at New Horizons 31st Halloween Spooktacular at the Springide Caf

October 2013
1st-3rd. Some wet snow over the higher terrain of Alberta. Clouds increase east through Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 4th-7th. Showery and thundery weather spreads east through the Prairies; cold. 8th-11th. Sunny, then wet for the Prairies. 12th-15th. Clearing skies and cold for Thanksgiving. 16th-19th. Severe storms for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. 20th-23rd. Drier and colder. 24th-27th. Wet, followed by clear and cold weather. 28th-31st. Fair, then stormy eastward, with snow from the Rockies into the Prairies.

November
4th Lions Club Bingo at the hall 6th S.R.A general meeting 11th Remembrance Day Service

December
2nd Lions Club Bingo at the hall 8th Springside Christmas Stop and Shop

November 2013
1st-3rd. Clearing and colder. 4th-7th. Continued dry and cold. Clouds increase by the 7th. 8th-11th. Wet for the Prairies, then clearing, colder. 12th-15th. Severe storms for Alberta east. 16th-19th. Fair and cold. 20th-23rd. Light snows from the Rockies east. 24th-27th. Fair and cold, then stormy from west; heavy snow from Saskatchewan to Manitoba. 28th-30th. Clearing, blustery and colder.

Storing Summer Clothes over Winter

When storing in containers, place a dryer sheet between clothing items to help keep them smelling fresh when brought out of storage in the spring. * Be mindful of the garment bags and paper products used to store or wrap up fabrics. Plastic dry cleaner bags do not allow fabric to breathe and some papers are acidic, which can cause your clothing to yellow over time.

December 2013
1st-3rd. Clear and colder. 4th-7th. Light snow for the Prairies, then fair. 8th-11th. Turning stormy, heavy snow through Prairies. 12th-15th. Fair and colder.

Attention Readers!
Although it may seem early, its time to gather up your favorite recipes , pictures, stories, traditions and EVERYTHNG CHRISTMAS for our Christmas 2013 issue. This is the time to honor your traditions and share in this very special season. Please send your submissions to Springside BitznBytes Box 388 Springside Sk. S0A 3V0 or email springsidebitznbytes@gmail .com for a chance to win a Christmas basket.

A Great Day at the Springside 4H Beef Club Achievement Day

-Jillian Just
Another 4H year came to a close with a very busy and successful Achievement Day at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds on July 1, 2013. And what a busy day it was. Our members competed in the record book competition, judging competition, grooming competition, showmanship and then went on to show their calves in the various animal classes. Here are our results: Questionaires Sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union (this is a test of our knowledge of politics, 4H history and project information from this past year): Cloverbud: Isaac Clark Junior: 1st Emma Just, 2nd Jace Hansen, 3rd Thea Valstar Intermediate: 1st Jillian Just, 2nd Matthew ZalysSmeretsky, 3rd Dale Weinbender Senior: 1st Kaitlyn Polegi, 2nd Laura Weinbender Record Books Sponsored by Viterra in Theodore & The Craft Shack/Hniday Farms (This is a record of our 4H year as well as monthly financial records for the cost/profit of our project animals) Cloverbud: 1st Isaac Clark Junior: 1st Riley Clark, 2nd Emma Just, 3rd Matthew Just Intermediate: 1st Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky, 2nd Jillian Just, 3rd Dale Weinbender Senior : 1st Laura Weinbender, 2nd Kaitlyn Polegi Judging Sponsored by Sorefoot Creek Farms, The Polegi Family Cloverbud: Isaac Clark Junior: 1st Thea Valstar, 2nd Emma Just, 3rd Jace Hansen & Brayden VanSomeren Intermediate: 1st Dale Weinbender, 2nd Jillian Just & Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky Senior: 1st Laura Weinbender, 2nd Kaitlyn Polegi Grooming Sponsored by Springside Lions Club Junior: 1st Matthew Just, 2nd Thea Valstar, 3rd Emma Just Intermediate: 1st Dale Weinbender, 2nd Jillian Just, 3rd Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky Senior: 1st Kaitlyn Polegi, 2nd Laura Weinbender

Grand Champion Heifer Sponsored by Valstar Farms Winner: Kaitlyn Polegi Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Sponsored by Larry & Cheryl Trost Winner: Dale Weinbender Cloverbud Showmanship Sponsored by Springside 4H Beef Club Winner: Isaac Clark Showmanship Sponsored by Friendly Acres Seed Farm Junior: 1st Thea Valstar, 2nd Jace Hansen Intermediate: 1st Dale Weinbender, 2nd Jillian Just Senior: 1st: Laura Weinbender, 2nd Kaitlyn Polegi Grand Champion Steer Sponsored by Yorkton Co-op Assoc Winner: Jace Hansen Reserve Grand Champion Steer Sponsored by Sliding Hills Charolais Winner: Thea Valstar Once all of the dust and calf hair settled and the points were tabulated, the Grand Aggregate of our club was determined. It was a close race between three of our members who all had very successful years and all were equally deserving of the award. Only one person can be Grand Aggregate and that member is Laura Weinbender. Her trophy is sponsored by Mr. Gordon Berrns, Mr. Jim Sharp and the late Mr. Bob Benjamin. Congratulations Laura, it is well deserved. The other two members who were in the running for Grant Aggregate were tied in points just a mere two points shy of Lauras grand total. It was decided that these two members were equally deserving of the Member of the Year award and were awarded CoMembers of the Year. The show halter prize was donated by Clayton Hawreluik of Heartland Livestock in Yorkton. Our Co-Members of the Year were Dale Weinbender and Jillian Just. Way to go! Every year our club picks a person or couple who have been very influential to our club over the years. This year our Springside 4H Beef Club Appreciation Award was given to : Ernie and Eileen Stefanyshyn. Our members show animals of various breeds and they received recognition from the various breed associations. These associations are: Sask Angus, Sask Simmental, Sask Hereford, Sask Gelbvieh and Sask Charolais. Thank you to each of these associations for their gifts. Our day would not have been possible without the efforts of the judges who kindly gave of their time. (Cont on next page)

(Beef Club Achievment Day Cont) A Big THANK YOU to: Show Judge Clint Oxytoby of Esterhazy Record Book Judges Cloverbud/Senior: Jen Marcinkowski Junior: Christine Strang Intermediate: Brenda Sharp Master of Ceremonies The very eloquent Maureen Werner Ring Person Sarah Weinbender Mrs.

Junior Division 4th Emma Just, 6th Riley Clark Intermediate Division 1st Jilllian Just, 3rd Matthew Zalys-Smeretsky Senior Division 1st Kaitlyn Polegi, 4th Laura Weinbender Champion British Breed Heifer 1st Kaitlyn Polegi Exotic Breed Heifer Grand Champion Heifer Kaitlyn Polegi Breeding Herd Project (cow/calf pair) 2nd Kaitlyn Polegi, 3rd Laura Weinbender, 4th Jillian Just Breeders Herd (cow/calf pair & yearling heifer) 2nd Kaitlyn Polegi, 3rd Jillian Just, 4th Laura Weinbender Best Club Exhibit of 4 Market Animals: 2nd Springside 4H Beef Club

One last thank you needs to be made from our club. Our 4H members, special guests and family were surprised by Dairy Queen of Yorkton with a cooler chest full of ice cream bars. They were such a treat after a long and very hot day. There was enough for seconds!

SPRINGSIDE 4-H BEEF CLUB AT THE 2013 Y.E.A. REGIONAL SHOW & SALE
-Jillian Just
After a very successful 4-H Achievement Day on July 1, 2013, our members had one day to rest and prepare for the 2013 4-H Regional Show & Sale held at the YEA grounds on July 3, 2013 just before the start of the summer fair. Our club took their successes from Achievement day and carried them forward to the Regional Show with outstanding results. We are very proud of all of our members who competed against 4-H members from the following clubs: Good Sprit 4-H Beef Club, Theodore 4H Beef Club, Sheho 4-H Beef Club, Stoney Acres 4-H Beef Club, Goodeve 4-H Beef Club. I must say, the barns were full of very good beef cattle! Here are our club hi-lites from the Regional Show: Judging Competition Cloverbud Division: 4th Isaac Clark Junior Division: 1st Thea Valstar, 4th Brayden VonSomeren, 5th Emma Just Intermediate Division: 2nd Dale Weinbender, 3rd Jillian Just Senior Division: 2nd Laura Weinbender Record Book Competition 1st Laura Weinbender Division 1st Isaac Clark

Best Club Groups of 4 Market Steers: 4H Beef Club

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Showmanship Competition: Junior Division 1st Jace Hansen, 2nd Thea Valstar Intermediate Division 2nd Dale Weinbender Senior Division 1st Kaitlyn Polegi, 3rd Laura Weinbender Grand Champion Showman: Best Cared for Barn Display: 2nd Springside 4H Beef Club Open Class Steer: 4th Matthew Just, 5th Thea Valstar, 8th Jace Hansen Kaitlyn Polegi

The Springside 4H Beef Club

Springside Vesna Ukrainian Dance Club

-Janine Graves

with the first one being Regal Greetings and Gifts. Information regarding the fundraisers will be available on September 12th at registration. The instructor, Tim Sliva is an accomplished dancer and has been teaching dance for several years in the Yorkton region including Russell, and Sheho. Benefits of Dance: Physical Development: Dance involves a great range of motion, coordination, strength and endurance. Dance utilizes the entire body and is an excellent form of exercise for total body fitness. Social Awareness: Dance fosters social interaction and cooperation. Children quickly learn to work within a group dynamic. Emotional Maturity: Dance promotes psychological health and maturity. Children enjoy the opportunity to express their emotions and become aware of themselves and others. For more info please contact Michelle at 641.5098 or Janine at 641.4318 We hope to see you on the 12th!

This is the first year that Springside will be holding Ukrainian Dance lessons. Registration will be held on September 12th at 7:00 pm at the School Gym. Children age three and up are encouraged to join. During the registration there will be a table set up for you to see and learn all about Ukrainian Dance. The instructor and past parents will be there to answer any and all questions you may have. Dance will begin on September 19th and run every Thursday until the end of April. Cost will be $75 per child along with a small costume fee for the year. Dancers will be able to try out the club for 2 weeks, the 19th and 26th before committing for the year. Depending on the number of members joining there will be the following groups from Pre-Beginner (age 3) to Senior (15-16). If there is enough interest there may also be an adult class as well. Class times are also dependent on how many children are in each group. There will be two fundraisers for the dance year

Remember you dont have to be Ukrainian to Ukrainian Dance! Springside Vesna Ukrainian Dance Club is doing
a Regal fundraiser to help raise funds for the new club in Springside. Anyone can order by going on line to http://svudc.shopregal.ca/ to place an order. Orders will be shipped directly to you in approximately two weeks. Great ideas for Christmas for the whole family at a great price! You can browse all of the Regal catalogues and easily order using one of the safest and most secure sites on the web. With your help, we are sure to earn the funds we need this year to keep the club growing. Our Fundraiser ends October 31st, 2013

Its Cookie Time!!

Girl Guide Cookies will be here the week of October 7th. They are chocolate covered mint and are $5.00 a box. This is the major fundraiser for our group. Please call Nancy Duns at 792-9912 to pre-order yours today!! Delivery available! A limited quantity of the chocolate and vanilla are also available.

Thanks for your support!

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Whitesand Wildlife Federation

As we gear up for another hunting season it is time to reflect upon club events from the past couple of months. 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 125 people an excellent steak suppers with plenty to spare. Guest speaker Mr. Dean Turchinetz teacher and archery coach at Springside School spoke about the growth of the youth archery program in our area as well as the province. The evenings Master of Ceremonies Club Vice President John Makowetski presented the awards for the evening. BIG GAME Whitetail (Non-Typical) Neil Poppenheim 190 4/8 Whitetail (Typical) Barry Bodnarchuk 165 2/8 Todd Gauthier 159 2/8 David Jones 148 3/8 Ivan Sharpe 141 7/8 Jamie Breitkreuz 136 3/8 Brian Matkowski 129 4/8 Garth Breitkreuz 129 4/8 Richard Heibert 119 5/8 Alvin Breitkreuz 117 1/8 Ladies Whitetail (Typical) - Kari Matkowski 118 3/8 Elk Tim Werner 206 4/8 Moose Aaron Hoffman 179 1/8 Matt Parchyk 158 4/8 Ladies Moose Jen Grunert 160 0/8 Mule Deer (Typical) Garnet Sherman 171 5/8 John Makowetski 151 5/8 FISH MENS Perch Barry Bodnarchuk .99lbs Northern Pike Bernie Grunert 22.2lbs Randy Bodnarchuk 18.9lbs Peter Barnetski 16.7lbs Robert Bodnarchuk 15.47lbs Evan Werner 8.15lbs

LADIES Walleye Cheryl Trost 2.96lbs Noreen Osika 2.20lbs Northern Pike Gail Chartier 17.24lbs Noreen Osika 5.10lbs YOUTH Walleye Layden Omiecinski 2lbs Brett Madsen 1.70lbs Northern Pike Marissa Chartier 6.04lbs Brett Madsen 4.24lbs PHOTOGRAPHY Senior Wildlife Rick Chartier Senior Scenic Brian Rusnak Junior Layden Omiecinski A Special Presentation was made to Past President Evan Werner and his supportive wife Barb Werner for years of service with club.

The evening was concluded with lunch and raffle prize draws as well as the close of the silent auction. The major Raffle prizes included a Rifle donated by Home Hardware Yorkton & Yorkton Dodge won my Leonard Foster and a 2 Night stay at the Good Spirit Golf Resort won by David Kozak. Silent auction prizes included a welder donated by Smith Steel, a large area rug donated by Carpet One Yorkton numerous other items to many to mention. It was a successful evening raising more money than previous years. Plans for the next banquet is in the works, watch for details and be sure to get your advanced tickets. We would like to Thank all of our banquet and awards night supporters. Weather you donated a prize or attended the event without you this night would not have been the success that it was.

It was a quiet couple of months following the banquet but we did manage to enter a float in the Summer Sizzle Parade and put on a pancake breakfast the Sunday of Sizzle. We would like to thank all that came out early that morning to support the club.

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Our next major event is being held in conjunction with the Water Shed Authority we are taking part in a shore clean up on September 29th at the Theodore Dam Spillway. Next meeting will be held October 9th at the Springside Legion Hall. Topics of the evening are to include a date for this years horn measuring

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Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the Second econd Wednesday of Every month m At the Springside side Legion Hall. Hall Next Meeting Meet October 9th 7:30pm

Moose family visiting at the Wayne Lysak farm. Submitted photo by Dan Derow

SPRINGSIDE LIONS CLUB

-Judy Berrns
We are pleased to inform you that the 24th edition of the Lions Community Calendar will be going to the printers very shortly. A big thank-you to everyone who contacted us with changes to their family information this makes our job so much easier. We have kept the price of the calendars at $10.00 each. As we have done in previous years, we will be setting up a calendar pickup day and pancake breakfast for the first part of December and we are asking everyone to PLEASE, PLEASE make an attempt to pick up your calendars that day if possible. This will help cut down on the number of calendars that will have to be delivered by our members. Each year our club offers a scholarship of $500.00 to graduating students from the Yorkton Regional High School and the Sacred Heart High School. This years YRHS recipient was Shawna Turner. Please contact your school to find out how you may qualify. Even though our club recesses for the summer, we were pleased to be able to help with a couple of events running the bar at the Springside Summer Sizzle and taking care of the barbeque at Jareds Run for Diabetes held on July 13th at Burgess Beach. We also sponsored trophies at the Springside Beef 4-H Club achievement day and purchased a market animal at the 4-H Regional Show and Sale. Our monthly ham and turkey bingos will start again on November 4th and will continue until April on the first Monday of each month. As always, we welcome new ideas for projects and encourage anyone interested in becoming a Lions member to contact us. Please have a very safe harvest!!!

40 years fly by so fast! On July 28th, of Springside since 1976 Rhonda and Murray Eastcott, residents, celebrated 40 years of married life together. This year to celebrate and remember they spent time relaxing, hiking, sight-seeing and visiting family in Manitoba and having a special dinner with family closer to home. Memories shared of the big day in 1973 by Rhonda were; walking down the aisle on her fathers arm to bagpipe music played by her cousin Lawson, her cousins Jean and Donna and best friend Nadine were attendants along with nephew Shaune, friend of groom; Dave, and Murrays brother Sterling attending for the groom. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Leslie Daly at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Hamiota, Manitoba. Rhonda recalls the dresses all sewn by her mother as well as the veil and all the special items; old, new borrowed and blue which added so much meaning and charm to the day. Theirs was the first wedding supper held in the new community hall in Hamiota, and was made all the more special by all the hard work put in by family and neighbours. We wish Rhonda and Murray many more happy years and congratulate them on 40 years together.

From this Day Forward

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Haas

Ashley Rodgerson, daughter of Kim and Doug Rodgerson (formerly of Springside) was united in marriage to Tyler Haas, son of Scott and Beth Haas of Saltcoats on Saturday July 20th, 2013. Proud grandparents of the happy couple are Vi Rodgerson and George and Anne Kemp of Yorkton (grandparents of Ashley) and Casper and Lois Haas of Saltcoats (grandparents of Tyler).

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chobot

Heather Breitkreuz, daughter of Bernd and Martha Breitkreuz of Springside and Michael Chobot, son of Dave and Carole Chobot of Regina exchanged wedding vows in a beautiful private ceremony in Banff National Park on July 6th, 2013. The happy couple are residing in Regina.

Congratulations and best wishes Tyler and Ashley. Congratulations Michael and Heather.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Hnidey

Karlie Holtkamp, daughter of Pat and Eric Holtkamp of Yorkton and Mitch Hnidey, son of Lori and Melvin Hnidey of Springside were joined in marriage on Saturday, July 20th. The ceremony was held at the brides parents acreage in Yorkton and the reception held at The Hnidey farm in Springside.

Congratulations and all the best in the future Mitch and Karlie.

Welcome Babies!
Jonathan Patrick Paul Stadnyk
Born Aug. 4th, 2013 at 1:28 am. 9 lbs. 0 oz. 21 long Proud parents are Jasmine Hueser and Christopher Stadnyk. Proud grandparents are Shirley and Darrell Hueser of Springside and Tim and Jo Stadnyk of Regina.

Its a Girl!

Kaycee Lynn Hiebert

Born July 26,2013 11:33 am. 9 lbs. 7 oz. 21.5 long Proud Mommy and Daddy are Caylee and Richard Hiebert. Proud grandparents are Murray and Maureen Werner of Springside and Gloria and Lawney Hiebert of Hanley.

Its a Girl!

Twin Boys! Colton James & Caysen Michael Pidkowich

Nicole Aleah Spearman

Born August 21, 2013 3:49 am. 7 lbs 13 oz. 21 long Happy and proud parents are Logan and Ian Spearman. Proud grandparents are Murray and Maureen Werner of Springside and Sheldon and Beverly Spearman of Canora.

Mom and Dad, Kimberly Wall and James Pidkowich, along with big sister, Kallee are thrilled to announce the arrival of twin boys, born Sept 13th 2013. Colton and Caysen (whose second names are the first names of their two great Grandfathers) weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz. and 6 lbs 4 oz., and each was 19 long. Proud grandparents are Glenn and Melva Wall of Springside and Dan and Angela Pidkovich of Wynyard.

Council News

Change of Administrator for Town of Springside

-Regina Melnyk
August 12, 2013 was the last council meeting for Joan Popoff. For over twenty years she has attended every monthly meeting, recording the proceedings and providing guidance to the Mayor and Council regarding Municipal regulations and legislative responsibilities. Joan will be taking a new position as administrator for the R.M. of Good Lake. We wish her all the best in her new position. We would like to welcome Nancy Duns to the administrators position. Nancy comes to us from the Village of Perdue. Welcome Nancy, Larry and Josephina!

New administrator for the Town of Springside Nancy Duns

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We would like to thank nk the following for their the support and help lp at Summer S Sizzle; The many ny sponsors spo All the Clubs and nd Associations for their p participation Springside Sp ng Fine Foods Fern at Good Spirit pi Market Pry y Security ty Springside ngside Baptist ap Youth Group up Royal ya Canadian Legion eg Town of f Sp Springside ng Michael chae Biblow blow (announcing (anno cing the he quad qua pu pulls) s) Dan n Derow De ow (a (arranging ra anging ging the pa parade ade a and d talent show) Janine Graves (organizing the tradeshow) Terry rry Scheller (for using his backhoe and clean clean- up) up Ellery and Tina (for or supplying p power for the kids bouncers) SRC for r the midnight lunch l The many dedicated icated volunteers All who came out for f the event -Neil Scheller, Mar Marcia Scheller, Maria Stott

Joans last council meeting before her departure from the position of Administrator of the Town of Springside. Pictured above l to r Elmer Tetz, Alvin Breitkreuz, Joan Kelbaugh, Joan Pop off, Mayor Al Langley, Barry Merriman, Dan Derow and Kelly Poplowich.

Kids Halloween SPOOKtacular

At the Springside Caf October 31st 6:30 pm -8:30 pm Games Treats Dance Costume Contest

Call Charlene for more info 306-792-2212

No night without
There is no night without a dawning No winter without a spring And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts will once more sing... For those who leave us for a while Have only gone away Out of a restless, care worn world Into a brighter day.
Helen Steiner Rice, American poet (1900 - 1981)

Helen Marie (Allary) Shingoose April 12, 1917 June 23, 2013

Agnes (Richter) Breitkreuz June 19, 1922 June 30, 2013

Germaine Simair December 9, 1938 August 10, 2013

Randy James Derow August. 19, 1952 June 18, 2013

The Pet Corner

Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Margaret Ann Irving
People who are not animal lovers do not fully understand how a pet owner is affected when they lose their beloved pet. Quite a number of people have pets that they feel love for that is a strong as an attachment to any human, sometimes stronger. The sheer loyalty of a pet endears them to their humans heart, some people have no children, so the pet basically fills that void, and some peoples children have grown and moved far away making day to day living a lonelier existence. To be welcomed home after a day away, or first thing on rising in the morning, by the wagging of a tail, a purr and a rub up against your leg, to feel the softness of their fur and see the loyalty and love in their eyes, makes an animal lovers heart skip a beat....then when that pet is gone there is an empty spot both in the pets favorite sleeping spot, and in the owners heart. The owner grieves more deeply than they want to admit, even to themselves, for their faithful friend and roommate. People who are not natural animal lovers think to themselves...it was just a dog, or just a cat, or maybe even a bird, but a true animal lover will understand it is much more. To love an animal is a life changing experience, an animal that would give his or her life for you should it be challenged or in danger. An animal senses when you are not feeling well, it senses when you are sad and best of all is senses when you are happy and wants to share all these feeling with you. When someone you know loses a beloved pet, take the time to tell them you feel sorry for their loss, let them have a little cry without judgment, let them tell you a favorite story of this pet. Do not try to talk them into replacing their pet, this is not the answer, when they are ready they will find a new friend, in some cases if they are getting up in years it is not wise to seek out a young pet replacement as it will eventually become someone elses responsibility to care for. Children should have a pet of some sort to teach them responsibility and to learn about the death of something you love. I am sure everyone reading this can ponder on a favorite pet from days gone by, the dog that followed you to the end of the lane and met you there every afternoon....and somehow knew just when

to be there. The cat that warmed your bed or could catch a squirt of milk all the way across the barn teasingly squeezed by a well- aimed cow milker on a cold winter day. Farm kids had ponys, cows, pigs and sometimes even a favorite hen....all that have a special place in their heart. Animals are to be treated with respect and love, and that love will be given back tenfold, then when it has passed on, only the memory will be left and the grieving process needs to occur as naturally as if it had been a human companion. When I was a little girl I told my Grandmother that if there were no dogs in Heaven I didnt want to go...the very next Sunday the sermon was about the lion laying with the lamb.....I came up from Sunday School so excited to tell my Grandma that there were going to be animals in Heaven.

The Rainbow Bridge

-A Norse Legend
Author unknown
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, When their time on earth is over and done. For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears pricked forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last. The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over . . . together.

For the history Buff....

Discovering Roots
The Springside Town Office has recently received two letters that may be of interest to some residents. Each of the letters has requested information on former residents from years gone by. The town has replied to the letter about Mr. Reedman (including a photo of the cenotaph) but if anyone has more information Mr. Juniper would appreciate hearing from you. The following are excerpts of the two letters that were received:
I would just like to thank the Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project for all the work they have done to list and photograph all the graves in the Springside Cemetery. For some time I have been searching for James Mitchell Stewart and his family. James was born in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland on the 8th of October 1882 three and a half hours after his twin brother Walter Andrew Stewart. Unfortunately Walter was killed during the First World War and it wasn't until late last year I discovered he had a twin brother, James. I was very moved to find the graves of James Stewart, his wife Sarah Stewart and their son Walter Pendlebury Stewart. I am also very happy to see that they rest in the Springside Cemetery as Springside is obviously a town its residents can rightly be proud of. Yours Sincerely S. Peter Wilke Perthshire Scotland I live in Aldbury, a small village (population appx 1000) on the Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire border in England. Our village church has a memorial plaque to 26 men who gave their lives during WW1 and I am trying to discover more about these people as most no longer have traceable relatives in the area. One of the men listed is Arthur Reedman whose parents lived in the village at the time. He served in the 46th Canadian Infantry and was awarded the Military Medal but was killed in 1918. I have found his military attestation paper on your excellent Library and Archives Canada website

and his details state that he was and his time of enlistment in 1916... A probationer for the Ministry, a Methodist, 24 years old, unmarried , living in Springside Sask. I am still getting to grips with the information available on the web and so don't know whether there are any census / immigration etc. records on which he would appear and any suggestions of where to look would also be welcome. If you or your colleagues can help with these questions or have any other information you think would be of interest we would be most grateful, but please don't go to great trouble, we are hoping this is the sort of information you have readily to hand. Graham Juniper

The pictures of the headstones at the cemetery (as mentioned in Mr. Wildes letter) were taken by Springside resident Don Werner. The link to the website is
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cansacem/springs ide4.html

Many thanks go out to Don for his dedication to the Cemetaries Project. In a related note, Michelle Weston will assist those interested in genealogy research. Please leave your name at the library if you are interested in attending some sessions this fall or winter.

Springside Saskatchewan in 1908.

The simple truth is that you can understand a town. You can know and love and hate it. You can blame it, resent it, and nothing changes. In the end, you're just another part of it. Brenna Yovanoff

After the harvest

The Beet Goes on

-Deb Keyowski
People generally either love them or hate them but the fact is that beets are an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium and are beneficial in maintaining cardiovascular health. Drinking beet juice is said to have the ability to reduce high blood. If you planted beets this year and are wondering what to do with them all, the following are some popular ways in which to prepare them. Pickled beets
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 6 whole cloves 3 inches stick cinnamon Ingredients 3 pounds small (2 inch diameter) whole beets 2 cups vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon whole allspice !

1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup cream Handful of fresh dill Pinch off a small nub of dough and roll it in your hands into an elongated shape. Place the dough on a beet leaf and roll the leaf around it (leaving the ends unwrapped). (If beet leaves are mature, you may need to blanch them in hot water). Place each roll into a buttered baking dish. Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the bread rise for an hour or so. Heat the oven to 350F. Bake the Beetniks for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the cream sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan, saut the onion and garlic until soft, stir in the cream and fresh chopped dill. Bring to a bubbling simmer. Remove the beetniks from the oven. Pour the cream sauce evenly over top. Return to the oven for ten minutes. Process filed jars in a boiling-water canner for 30 minutes. (Start timer when water returns to a full boil) Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

Beet Jelly
3 cups beet juice 3 tbsp. lemon juice 1 pkg. certo 3 1/2 -4 cups sugar 1 pkg. grape jello (can substitute raspberry jello) Peel beets and cook in boiling water until tender. Bring juice, lemon juice and certo to a foaming boil. Boil for three to four minutes. Add 3 to 4 cups sugar. Boil hard for five to six minutes. Take from stove, add I pdg. Grape jello. Stir to dissolve jello. Pour into sterilized jars and process in hot water.

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Wash beets. Cut off beet tops, leaving 1 inch of the stem: trim root ends. Do not peel. In a large saucepan, cook beets covered in boiling, lightly salted water for about 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool beets slightly' trim off roots and stems. Slip off and discard the skins. Quarter beets. For pickling liquid, in a medium stainless-steel, enamel or nonstick heavy saucepan, combine vinegar, the water, and sugar. Place allspice, cloves, and cinnamon in the center of a double -thick, 6 inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth. Bring up corners, tie closed with clean kitchen string. Add spice bag to saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove and discard spice bag. Pack beets into hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids. Process filed jars in a boiling-water canner for 30 minutes. (Start timer when water returns to a full boil) Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

Roasted Beets and Carrots

4 beets (1 lb./450 g), trimmed 6 carrots (1-1/4 lb./565 g) 2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup Kraft Calorie-Wise Catalina Dressing 2 tsp. ground ginger Heat oven to 425F. Wrap each beet in foil. Bake 1 hour. Meanwhile, peel carrots; cut diagonally into 3/4-inchthick slices. (You should have about 4 cups carrot slices.) Remove beets from oven; cool. (Do not unwrap.) Meanwhile, place carrots in large shallow baking dish. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake 30 min. Unwrap beets; remove and discard skins and stems. Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Add to carrots along with combined dressing and ginger; toss to coat. Bake 10 to 15 min. or until vegetables are tender.

Beet Leaf Holopchi or Beetniks

A couple dozen larger beet leaves, wiped clean Bread dough (a pound or so) 2 tbsp butter

Springside Bitz nBytes would like to thank the following for their generous donations;
Springside and District Seniors Dan and Christel Derow Harold & Annette Gogal Phyllis Barber Dorothy Leonhardt Linda Button

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