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Springside “Bitz n’Bytes”
Springside Bitz n’Bytes Spring Issue 2013
Box 388 Deadline for summer issue June 10, 2013
Springside, SK. S0A 3V0
Email; [email protected]
Phone; 306-792-2104 Fax: 306-792-4770
Happy Easter! Happy Spring!
Thanks to all who contribute to our paper by giving monetary donations and those who
contribute with their articles and pictures. We have an exciting spring ahead and invite
one and all to take part. Upcoming events include our annual Community Garage Sale on
June 1st ,
which gives all residents a chance to do some housecleaning and make a little
cash and the exciting revival of Springside Summer Sizzle on June 29th
and 30th
. We hope
that you enjoy our spring issue and Have a great spring!
St. Paul Lutheran Church -Vicar Paul Preus
Spring is in the air. Spring has always been my favorite
time of the year. Spring reminds me of life. It brings
me joy to observe the slow process of trees budding,
flowers blooming, and the sudden return of wildlife. I
suppose it is appropriate that Easter is celebrated
during the spring, for it is the ultimate reminder of life.
At St. Paul’s Lutheran we are dedicated to teaching the
crucified Jesus and His victorious resurrection from the
dead. It is through the vicarious life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ in which forgiveness of sins
and eternal life was earned for all people. I wish you all
a happy Easter, and may the crucified and risen Jesus
bring you joy this spring and throughout the year.
My name is Paul Preus and I am serving as vicar at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church here in Springside. My family
and I are new in town. Well, we’ve been here for six
months now, but it is never too late to introduce
ourselves. I moved to Springside with my family this
past August from Niagara Falls, NY. I’m sure many of
you have met my wife Bethany and some of our
children too. Our son Samuel (6) is attending school
here in Springside and our daughter Katherine (5), son
Severin (3), and daughter Elizabeth (1) are enjoying a lot
of time with their mother at home. It has been a joy
for us to live here in Springside. It is, without a doubt, a
very welcoming community. It will be sad when we
have to leave at the end of July so that I can resume my
studies at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in
St. Catharines, ON. We hope to meet more of you as
we continue our residence here in Springside.
WELCOME TO SPRING
We must live through the dreary winter
If we would value the spring;
And the woods must be cold and silent
Before the robins sing.
The flowers must be buried in darkness
Before they can bud and bloom,
And the sweetest, warmest sunshine
Comes after the storm and gloom.
--Anonymous
Easter Worship Services
at St. Paul Lutheran
Church March 29 - Good Friday
communion service at ten
am.
March 31 - Easter Sunday
service eleven am.
Easter Worship Services at
Springside Baptist Church
March 29 – Good Friday 10:00
am.
Easter Sunday 6 - March 31st
10:30 am.
Easter Services at United Church of Canada
Theodore/Springside Pastoral Charge
Services will be held in Theodore
March 29 - Good Friday 11:00
am.
March 31 – Easter Sunday sunrise
service at 8:00 am.
O the Easter bells are gladly
ringing, let the whole world join
the happy day, let the hills and
vales break forth in singing,
Christ, the Lord of Life, is ris’n
today. -Lizzie Akers
Pastor Richard Kauenhofen - 306-792-2190
Pastor Mike Anderson is on leave from March 1 to June 30 for rest and studies. Spring 2013
Springside Baptist Church
Please contact the church office for more informa"on on any of our programs or Sunday Services!
Phone: 306-792-2102 email: office@springsidebap"st.com website: www.springsidebap"st.com
Sunday Services: Sunday School @ 9:45 am, Morning Worship Service @ 10:50 am. Sunday Sermons are available online. Childcare is provided during the Worship Service for toddlers to age 3, and there is Junior Church for children age 4 to Grade 2.
Pastor Richard’s words….With a winter that began early and provided us with a good deal
of snow, it’s not surprising that many people look forward to spring. The season of spring
brings the hope of new life. Easter is a powerful reminder of the new life that Jesus gives to
each one who invites Him to be his and her Saviour and Lord. My prayer for you is that
you will experience the splendor of new life in Jesus this season and throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
May 6 — Ladies Annual Salad Supper, 6:00 pm at SBC
Christian Tenors (Tenore) in concert @ 7:30 pm following the salad supper. The concert
is open to everyone, men & ladies. Tickets are FREE, but ticket vouchers are required for
this event because seating is limited. Please phone or email the church office for more
information. Visit www.singtenore.com to hear Tenore ‘s music.
June 2 — Graduation Program @ 7:00 pm in honour of Springside’s Grade 12 Grads of 2013
June 30 — Canada Day Weekend Community Church Service, 10:30 am at Springside arena.
Good Friday Service: Friday, March 29 @ 10:00 am
Easter Sunday Service: Sunday, March 31 @ 10:50 am
The AWANA program will wrap
up for the year with the
Awards Night on
May 1 at 6:30 pm.
Children & Teen Camps
July 7-12: Junior 1 (Ages 8-10)
July 14-19: Young Teen (Ages 13-15)
July 21-26: Tween 1 (Ages 11-13)
August 6-9: Scamper (Ages 5-7)
August 11-16: Senior High (Ages 15-Grade 12)
August 18-23: Junior 2 (Ages 8-10)
August 25-30: Tween 2 (Ages 11-13)
Family & Adult Camps
May 17-20: Family Camp 1
June 21-23: College & Career
June 28-July 1: Family Camp 2
August 2-5: Family Camp 3
To register, visit our website @ www.gsbcamp.ca or call 792-4466 for more information.
2013 Camp Dates
SBC Summer Service
Schedule begins on June 2
with Morning Worship
Service at 10:00 am.
Springside School Community
Council
-Michelle Eckhart
Things have been very busy at the school since the
kids have come back from the Christmas Break.
Springside School has been very fortunate this
month to have received an Arts Smart grant to
teach students about the importance of First
Nation history, traditions and worldview. This
grant has allowed our students to learn history of
First Nations, drumming, beading, and art. This has
been achieved through having a variety of First
Nation elders come to the school and present on a
number of topics. The elders have passed on the
history of their culture, beading patterns and bead
making, drumming and drum making, story telling
and experiencing a Powwow at the school. All of
these topics were very interesting for the students
to learn about tradition and history and gain a
better understanding of the First Nations culture.
Thank you to all of the elders who have come to
the school and all the items they brought with
them to allow the students to see. The students are
currently working on a contemporary art piece that
will be displayed in the school when completed.
As you may be aware there has been new
legislation passed that the school year must begin
after Labor Day weekend and that there must be
950 hours in the school year. As a result of this
there is posted on the Good Spirit School Division
website, (www.gssd.ca), three different calendars
with different options. There is a survey on the
website that parents can complete with their
choice for the calendar to follow in the next school
year.
Students travelled to Asessippi Ski Hill for a fun day
of Skiing and Tubing on January 28th. This allowed
students to have a great day of skiing,
snowboarding or tubing down the snowy slopes at
Asessippi with their classmates and teachers. In
January the curling team practiced for their
upcoming competitions. Practices were held at the
Yorkton Curling Club after school. The curling group
participated in a tournament on January 11th and
12th in Yorkton and represented the school very
well. The curling season came to a close after the
students competed at Districts on February 1st &
2nd in Sturgis. Last practice for curling was on
February 7th.
A talent show was held at Springside School with
proceeds going to Telemiracle. Through admission
and the sale of helping hands the school was able
to raise $250.00. Teachers, students, parents,
family, and guests were treated to a wide variety of
performances ranging from piano, clarinet, flute,
singing, public speaking, and even a budding
carpenters presentation on how to build a bird
house.
Upcoming events at the school are Report Cards on
March 22 with Parent Teacher Interviews
happening on March 26th and 27th. Also on March
27th there is a Student Teacher benefit hockey
game being held in Yorkton. This is an annual event
to help a child or children that are students in the
division that may have added expenses due to a
medical condition. This year the benefit game is
assisting Tiffany McLennon and Brendan Campeau,
two students from the division who are living with
spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.
What is the “School Community Council?
As per the Ministry of Education, School Community
Councils” provide a province-wide mechanism for
parents, community members, school staffs and
students to be actively involved in local initiatives
that positively impact student learning and success,
including school-level learning improvement plans
and career development initiatives.
Springside School Talent Show 2013 “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?”
--Benjamin Franklin
Madeline Eckhart plays a piano piece at Springside
School Talent Show.
Springside’s answer to Mike
Holmes, Jace Hansen showed
his construction talents as he
demonstrated building a
birdhouse at the Springside
School Talent Show.
Rayne Soanes
performing on her
Clarinet at
Springside Talent
Show
McKenna Omiecinski
presented a speech entitled
“Being the Oldest” at the
Springside School Talent
show.
Father and daughter duo, Sheldon and Abby Fichtner
performing a duet at the Springside School Talent Show.
Springside Skating Club
Skating Club Wraps up the
Season with
Carnival -Janine Graves
The 2012-2013 skating Carnival was held on March
3 at 2:00 pm. The theme was Walt Disney. This
year the club had 45 skaters which included Pre
Skaters, Can Skaters and Star Skaters!
New this year was a Power Skating session held
Saturdays from 9:30 am to 10:00 am.
The skating club is currently selling tickets to raise
funds that will be going towards keeping
registration costs low so that all children interested
in skating are able to take part in our program.
Tickets are $5.00 each with one grand prize of
$1000! If you would like to purchase tickets
please contact a skating parent. The draw will be
made on June 30, 2013 during Springside Summer
Sizzle at the rink.
The Springside Skaters will be involved with the
Springside Summer Sizzle, by selling popcorn and
cotton candy as well as cleaning up garbage to help
keep the sports grounds clean!
The skating club would like to thank our community
for all their generous support throughout our
2012-2013 season!
Registration will be in October of 2013 for our
2013-2014 skating season. We hope to see some
new faces out there next fall!
For more info regarding the skating club or for info
about fall registration please contact Dee Valstar at
792-2224 (leave a message) or email
Springside Skating Club 2012/2013
4th line: Mikayla Chartier, Saffron Pavlic, Abby
Fichtner, Taylor Shindle, Thea Valstar, Kendra Audette,
Sara Sutter, Hailey Steiner, Maddison Shindle, Alexis
Popowich, Annelies Valstar, Katelyn Audette
3rd line: Peyton Popowich, Bess Maksimow, Elle
Maksimow, Emily Breitkreuz, Meg Maksimow, Tyla
Stott, Breanna Janzen, Kaydence Makowski, Courtney
Danylko, Leland Ockochinski, Brooklyn Hannotte, Cole
Breitkeuz, Kelsey Carter
2nd line: Markus Belitski, Aleese Belitski, Jake
Hannotte, Alexia Graves, Ava Breitreuz, Taylor
Werner, Holly Danlkyo, Thor Steiner, Lucas Belitski,
Nate Wasylenchuk, Colter Ballhorn
1st line: Ethan Wasylenchuk, Shawn Jansen
Not Pictured: Coach: Christine Strang, (Saturday)
Assistant Coach: Rebecca Trost
Thank You from the Springside 4H Beef
Club
The Springside 4H Beef Club would like to thank Brian
Omiecinski of Omar’s Welding for his very generous
donation of a 24’ wind break with boards and the 15’
silage bunk, which were the prizes awarded during
their recent fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale of the
raffle tickets will go towards the purchase of new
shirts and hoodies for the club. The draw was made
on Tuesday March fifth and the lucky winners were
Perry Trost who won the wind break and Christine
Just, winner of the silage bunk.
Thank you to all who purchased tickets in support of
the club.
Green Spring Cleaning Tip
Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle a toilet brush with
baking soda and scrub away! Occasionally disinfect
your toilet by scrubbing with borax instead. Wipe the
outside of the toilet clean with straight vinegar.
News from the Springside
Recreation Association (S.R.A.)
The following is a list of the winners in the 2012
December Daily Draw Lotto:
1. - Susan Muir - Springside
2. - Brad Draper - Springside
3. - Robin Pflanzer - Yorkton
4. - John Dyck - Springside
5. - Nicole Roy - Springside
6. - Jodi Werner - Lampman
7. - Harley Shindle - Springside
8. - Christa Schmelinsky – Melville
9. - Jeanette Karapita - Springside
10. -Jason Reminek - Yorkton
11. - Darren and Darscilla Soanes - Springside
12. - Jean Baziniak - Springside
13. - George Spilchen - Springside
14. - Leith Pinder - Springside
15. - Laureen Plosz - Springside
16. - Emil and Sonia Biblow - Springside
17. - Linda Dueck -Gladstone, Mb.
18. - Clayton Hawreluik - Sheho
19. - Iris Skehar - Theodore
20. - Murray Werner - Springside
21. - Paul Valstar - Springside
22. - Kyle Raddysh
23. - Kent Shindle - Shellbrooke
24. - Stephen Martinuik - Springside
25. - Vern Effa - Springside
26. - The Hippsley's - Springside
27. - Matthew Shindle - Springside
28. - Cheryl Popowich - Yorkton
29. - The Omiecinski's -Springside
30. - Dean Turchinetz - Yorkton
31. - Jared Shwaga - Wroxton.
The daily draw winners received a cheque in the
amount of $200.00, with winners on the first,
twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth and thirty-first
receiving $500.00
The S.R.A. would like to thank all who purchased
tickets and congratulate the winners.
The S.R.A. will be hosting a pancake breakfast at
the hall the morning of the Community Garage Sale
on Saturday June first, from seven until ten am.
Anyone wishing to rent a table at the rink on
garage sale day or wish to rent a table to take out
for use in their yard can contact Trevor at 306-792-
4707.
We would like to extend our thanks to Omar’s
Welding for sponsorship of general skating through
the winter, and to all who came out to spend their
New Year’s Eve with us at the family skate.
Beginning the first Monday in May and continuing
through the summer months, the S.R.A. will be
hosting BBQ bingos at the hall. The bingos will
begin at 7:30 pm. with doors opening at 6:30.
Bingo dabbers are not used so be sure to bring
your chips.
We would like to thank Dale Audette for his
sponsorship of Slush-o-rama.
This is a reminder that the deadline for applications
of the T.I.P. grant is March 31st.
Remember when dining at Boston Pizza to have
your server stamp your receipt and deposit it into
the box at Scoops at the rink. Boston Pizza
contributes 10% of your total bill to the S.R.A. to
support sports, recreation and culture in the
community. Thanks to Boston Pizza for supporting
Springside!
The S.R.A. holds regular meetings at the rink the
first Wednesday of every month. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
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 for information.
New Water Well for Town of
Springside
-Regina Melnyk
In March 2007 the Council of the Town of
Springside passed a resolution to begin the process
of finding a new well site to replace the aging CPR
well, which currently is one of the two wells
supplying water to the town. At the same time
application was made for funding and approval was
received in 2008. The new well came on stream
January 31, 2013. It is situated almost 1 mile south
of the Town and will operate with the Nehring well.
The new well will meet our needs for the
foreseeable future. Total cost of the project was
$220,000.00 with $203,000.00 covered by the Gas
Tax transfer payments under a Provincial/Federal
program: New Deal for Cities and communities
providing funding for municipal infrastructure.
Contractors involved in the New Well Project were
Stantec Consulting, Beckie Hydrogeologists, Hayter
Drilling, R. Millers Electric and Municipal Utilities
Central.
The new
well is one
of two
which
supplies
water to
our town.
L to R. Richard Miller-R. Millers Plumbing Heating and
Electrical, Andre Gauthier-Municipal Utilities Central, Tex
Schirrschmidt-Town of Springside and Mark Gauthier-
Municipal Utilities Central
Mark Your Calendar
March
21st -
Wawoto Children’ Choir at Baptist Church
29th
Good Friday
31st -
Easter Sunday
April
1st -
Lions Club Bingo at the hall
3rd
. – S.R.A. meeting at the rink
13th-
Dog and Cat vaccination clinic at the fire hall
20th-
Springside Spring Tradeshow at the hall
May
1st -
Awana Awards Night at the Baptist Church
1st
. – S.R.A. meeting at the rink
5th-
UCW Strawberry Social and tea at Seniors Centre
6th-
S.R.A. bingo at the hall
6th
– Ladies Salad Supper at Springside Baptist Church
12th -
Mother’s Day
17th
– 20th -
Family Camp 1 Good Spirit Bible Camp
20th-
Victoria Day
25th -
Vi Rodgerson Auction Sale
June
1st -
S.R.A. pancake breakfast at the hall
1st
– Springside Community Garage Sale
3rd-
S.R.A. bbq bingo at the hall
5th
. – S.R.A. meeting at the rink
13th-
Springside Seniors 40th
Anniversary Celebration
16th-
Father’s Day
21st
-23rd -
College and Career at Good Spirit Bible Camp
June 28 – 1st
- Family Camp 2 Good Spirit Bible Camp
29th
-30th-
Springside Summer Sizzle
30th-
Canada Day Community Church Service at the rink
Springside Town Council Activities
Council members attended the 108th
annual Suma
Convention in Saskatoon recently. Pictured are
Council members, Elmer Tetz, Joan Kelbough and
Dan Derow
Mayor Al Langley presented Don Laube with a
plaque commemorating his 31 years of dedication
as Council Member to the Town of Springside.
Mayor Al Langley presented a plaque to outgoing
mayor, Jack Prychak. Town Council decided to name a street after
Donn Laube in honour of his 80th
birthday and
many years of dedication to the community.
Pictured above are town administrator Joan
Popoff and deputy Mayor Barry Merriman
presenting Donn with the new sign in his honour.
Springside United Church Women
Mother’s Day Tea and
Strawberry Social Sunday May 5
th
2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Springside Seniors Center
Everyone Welcome
The Parkland Prairie Girl Guides
Extra Ops Unit Fundraiser Trade
Show Sunday April 28, 2013
1:00 – 5:00
Yorkdale School
270 Gladstone Ave S Yorkton
There is something for everyone.
Free Admission.
Vendors include:
Ancient Wisdom ~ Organo Gold ~ Avon ~ Mary
Kay ~ Tupperware ~ Watkins ~ Scentsy ~
Everyday Style ~ Latasia Jewlery & Sleepware ~
Steeped Tea ~ April Sweets ~ Pampered Chef ~
Sunset Gourmet ~ Epicure ~ Gold Canyon ~
Arbonne ~ Partylite ~ Zu Clean Living ~ Stylin
Addiction ~ Lights of the Prairies Jigsaw Lamps
~ plus more
“Ole!!!” Peter Chuchak
dressed in his Mexican
finery for the February
potluck.
Springside
Seniors -Audrey Badke
The Seniors held a
New Year’s Eve party with approximately twenty
five people attending. Everyone enjoyed
themselves playing games and socializing.
A shuffleboard tournament was held on January
14th
and 15th
. First place went to Annette Gogal
and Terry Tobin with second place going to Sonya
Effa and Harvey Sturtz. The consolation prize went
to Erna Tillman and Mabel Sharp. The cribbage
tournament was held on January 21st
. There was a
three way tie for first place shared by Bernie
Draper, Erna Tillman and Terry Tobin.
On January 24th
we had a chili supper open to the
public. Thanks to Sonya Effa and Brad Draper for
making the chili and the other seniors for setting
everything up. We would like to thank everyone
who supported us.
On January 31st
, we had our monthly potluck with a
very good turnout despite an ugly night. Ron and
Sandra Rudoski entertained us with some
wonderful music.
Our February shuffleboard tournament was held
on the 18th
. Annette Gogal and Peter Chuchak tied
with Carol Kunnysh and Harold Gogal for first place.
The consolation went to Norm Liebriech and Doug
Merriman.
Results of the cribbage tournament held on Feb.
25th
were first place going to Erna Tillman, second
place to Metro Skwarchuk and third to Sharon
Barber. Our theme for potluck was Mexican food.
Thanks for a wonderful array of dishes. We had
Shelby and Taylor Gibson entertain us on the violin
and guitar. Thanks girls!
Our next cribbage tournament will be held on
March 18th
and 19th
. These tournaments begin at
one pm.
Wellness is March 20th
from nine am. until noon.
We will be holding our potluck supper on Tuesday
March 26th
. The entertainment for the eveniong
will be Memory Lane.
Vi Rodgerson who has been a longtime member is
moving to Yorkton. We will miss you and wish you
the best in the future. George Spilchen is now in
the Care Home in Bangor. The Club would like to
thank both of you for all that you have done.
Congratulations on jobs well done!
On June 13th
, we will be celebrating our 40th
anniversary with a barbeque of hamburgers and
hotdogs, salads and desserts. There will also be
games and entertainment provided. Tickets are
ten dollars each and can be obtained by contacting
Sonya Effa at 306-782-5636 or Audrey Badke at
306-792-2019. We would like to invite one and all
to come celebrate with us.
The memberships are now in. Please obtain yours
before March 31st. Thanks.
The Springside Seniors would like to wish
everyone a happy Easter
Shelby and Taylor
Gibson entertain
at the February
potluck supper
Celebrating Success
Former Springside Resident
Following Her Dream -Rhonda Eastcott
Samantha Yachiw is still following her dream. Sam has
been curling and coaching for a few years. She herself
played in the Sask. Ladies Provincials a couple of years
ago. She is a student at U of S and spends all her spare
time coaching a junior ladies team.
This year all the hard work and hours of practice paid
off. The following write up is how the team did and
Sam's thoughts. I am very proud to congratulate her
and the team. Just think if more young people put this
much work into their dreams what a life they would
experience.
Sam’s Thoughts on the Provincials
“The girls played well at provincials. In their pool, they
ended up with a record of 4-1 to finish top in their pool.
This placed them in the A1 vs. B1 game and ended up
playing in the semi-final and winning a nail-biter.
The week at provincials was an amazing experience for
the girls and myself. The girls curled unbelievably smart
and well. They enjoyed every minute and made sure to
make the most out of the experience. Winning those
green jackets was an amazing experience and the
proudest moments of their lives.”
Sam’s Thoughts on the Nationals
“Competing at Nationals was an unbelievable
experience. It was an amazing feeling to represent not
only ourselves, the curling club and Saskatoon, but the
whole province. It was a great experience to come up
against the best in every province and finishing fifth in
the country is a great achievement. I am very proud of
how my girls played. We had great support from
everyone back home and in Fort McMurray. As a coach,
it was nice to experience it from the back end.
Although I was not able to compete myself at Nationals,
being there as a coach was a wonderful experience with
many lifetime friendships and wonderful memories
made. “
Dwayne Yachiw Awarded Asham
Coach Award
Congratulations to former Springside Resident Dwayne
Yachiw who has been awarded the Asham Coach Award
in curling. Dwayne was chosen by his peers at the
annual Junior Men's and Junior Women’s Provincial
curling competition in Weyburn held in January .
As quoted from the criteria....
"This award is presented to a coach, chosen by his/her
peers, who demonstrates respect for officials,
opponents and volunteers, a philosophy of fair play that
reflects the coaching code of ethics, and the ability to
improve athletic performance."
There is no greater honor than to be chosen by your
peers.
Congratulations Dwayne!
Cheyenne Weston Competes
at 2013 GX94 Junior Star
Search
Congratulations and best of luck to
14 year old Cheyenne Weston from
Springside, who has advanced to the
second round of competition in this
year’s GX94 Junior Star Search.
We wish you all the best Cheyenne
and are very proud of you!
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach
your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock
the door to personal excellence.
-Eddie Robinson
Springside Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighters Hold awards Night
Dine & Dance -Rhonda Eastcott
On Feb. 9th
, the Springside hall was the beautifully
decorated setting for the 33rd annual Fire Fighter's Dine
and Dance. The sell-out crowd had a wonderful meal
which was catered by Danny's Catering from Sheho.
It was a special night as four of the longest serving
members of the fire department retired. The retirees
honored were Captain Bill Robertson with twenty years
of service, Captain Ken Sharp with twenty- six years of
service, Rhonda Eastcott, president of the Firefighter's
Association and first responder with twenty five years
of service and fire chief and first responder Murray
Eastcott with thirty five years of service.
Scott Robertson was the master of ceremonies and did
an admirable job. After the wonderful meal the
program started with retired fire chief Murray Eastcott
presenting deputy fire chief Ross Young with The
Governor General Exemplary Services Medal for twenty
years of Meritious Service. Mayor Al Langley then
introduced the new fire chief Alvin Breitkreuz. Al and
Alvin presented the retirees with plaques from the
Town of Springside and The Firefighter’s Association
presented Bill, Ken and Murray with fire/rescue clocks
and Rhonda was presented with a silver chain and
medallion. Mayor Langley presented retired fire chief
Eastcott with the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Medal for his dedicated service.
A letter from the Governor General, on behalf of Her
Majesty, Queen Elizabeth was received.
"In granting you this honor, I thank you for your
dedicated service to your peers, to your community and to
Canada. The contributions you have made to our nation are
most commendable and deserve our praise and admiration.
I wish to convey to you the heartfelt congratulations of
your fellow Canadians, to which I add my own.
David Johnston
Governor General of Canada.
There was another surprise for Grandpa, (retired fire
chief Eastcott), as his grandchildren Braiden and Brett
Eastcott, Maverick Schneider and Shae lyn Lastiwka
read a poem "My Grandpa's a Fire Man". Grandpa was
touched and had a huge hug for the kids.
After the official part of the evening was completed, the
Association had a hat raffle. People bid on a hat and in
each hat was a number corresponding to a prize on the
auction table. No one knew what they were bidding on
and spirited bidding ensued. Some great prizes were
purchased. There were also raffle prizes and a silent
auction with all proceeds going to the Association. The
Association use the proceeds to purchase items for the
first responders (some which have been an AED, the
LED landing light system for a "Stars" helicopter and
other smaller items) to help us continue to serve our
community with better equipment. They also purchase
items for the fire department. This is a small way that
the guys and girls of the Association are able to serve
our community.
The evening concluded with a dance with music
provided by Saddles and Steel.
The Association would like to thank everyone for
coming out and making the evening such a wonderful
success. The retirees would like to thank Scott
Robertson for acting as M.C., to Danny and the girls for
a wonderful meal, Colin and Debbie Banks for looking
after the bar, Peter Baran for being our photographer,
Don Werner for being the auctioneer, to all the
businesses and individuals for items donated for the
auctions and raffles and to everyone who offered their
congratulations and their thanks for the service that is
provided to them. Thanks to all for a job well done!
New fire Chief Alvin Breitkreuz presenting Murray
Eastcott with a fire/rescue clock on behalf of the
Firefighters Association.
Springside Lions Club
Makes Donation To
Town of Springside
The Springside Lions Club has made a donation to
the Town of Springside in the amount of $2000.00
from proceeds raised from the fall supper that the
Club sponsored in November. The donation is
being allocated towards expenses at the Town Hall.
Pictured above is Lions president Wayne Laube
making the presentation to town administrator
Joan Popoff, along with Lions club members Melvin
Hnidy and Brian Berrns.
Lions Clubs International, was founded in the
United States on June 7, 1917 by Melvin Jones, a
Chicago businessman. Jones asked, with regard
to his colleagues, "What if these men who are
successful because of their drive, intelligence
and ambition, were to put their talents to work
improving their communities?" Jones' personal
code, "You can't get very far until you start
doing something for somebody else," reminds
many Lions of the importance of community
service.
The Lions motto is “We Serve.”
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Blast from the Past
Springside Old timers Attend
Hockey Tournament in Banff,
Alberta (1987)
Back Row left to Right
Ed Skehar, August Fenske, Morlie Nehring,
Nelson Arndt, Bob Effa, Emil Biblow, Bill
Koban, Ed Springinatic, Bob Kriger, Darcy
Spelay.
Front Row left to Right
Ryan Effa, Ken Effa, Harold Kriger, Andy Gray,
Bill Sanders, Dwayne Zwingli, Ken Krawetz,
Mikey Biblow.
“Community is a sign that love is possible in a materialistic world where people so often either ignore or
fight each other. It is a sign that we don't need a lot of money to be happy--in fact, the opposite.”
― Jean Vanier, Community and Growth
Community interest
How are the Children
- Marion Ockochinski
“Kasserian Ingera” or “How are the children?” This, I
learned, is a Massai greeting and when you think about
it, it puts our whole outlook on life, children and
education in a new light. The Massai tribe believes
that if the children are being cared for and taught well
that the world will be alright. And isn’t that the truth?
We are responsible for raising the future’s caregivers,
lawmakers, rulers and teachers. The more time and care
we put into raising our children the better the outcome
for society’s future.
A presentation was given on January 14th
at the
Springside School by Kim Gelowitz, the Community
Developer of Regional KidsFirst, and Donna Coleman
Trombley, Regional Intersectoral Committee rep. The
presentation was an overview of programs in our area
for children from birth through to kindergarten and how
children develop as has been noted using information
gathered by kindergarten teachers, parents and
guardians in our area over the past several years.
The period from birth to age 6 is when brain cells are
at the highest rate of growth in our entire lives. These
years are the foundation for the rest of our learning
lives. Everything the child experiences in the early years
helps to nurture them mentally and physically and adds
to their ability to learn and function further into their
lives.
Some areas included in the presentation were: Physical
Health & Well Being, Social Competence, Emotional
Maturity, Language & Cognitive Development, and
Communication Skills and General Knowledge and how
communities can help a child develop these by
providing sports, dance, arts and recreation geared to
the very young child and family.
Listening to all the information that very cold night
made me think how lucky we as a family have been to
have lived in an area where the kids started Story hour
at the library at age 3, were in figure skating, Beavers,
4H, had the community experiences of pancake
breakfasts, community suppers and pubic skating,
playing baseball, religious training programs, karate
lessons at the community hall, ski trips and end of
school year trips. All these experiences as well as what
they learned playing with others at the Lion’s park and
the school playground helped to shape them to the
people they are today.
If you have thought that it isn’t important to support
community events for yourself because you never had
kids, or that your own are grown and gone, remember
that you are part of the community and you have a part
in being there for others as well. If you help to make
the community a little better you are helping to raise
the people who one day will be repairing your car or
filling your prescription. The little tyke learning how to
line up blocks may be developing the skills to solve the
problems of the aging infrastructure of our highways
and bridges and the tiny one watching a ball roll
through a tube may be the one helping us to keep all
our marbles as we age! Give a minute to
consider…”How are the children?”
Congratulations Marion On twenty years as librarian
The kids will testify Though the years flew by
That your stories and crafts Fun games, smiles and laughs
Will remain in our hearts And we smile at this part
For no matter where we go We shan't forget Mrs. O
-Sheila Tillman
Happy Anniversary
Mrs. O.
A Special Birthday Celebration
Maren and Madeline Eckhart did something very
special for their birthdays this past October.
Madeline, the older of the two sisters decided to
ask friends who were coming to her seventh
birthday party to not bring presents but instead
make donations to the Chase Kraynick Pay it
Forward Splash Park fund in Canora, and Maren,
who was turning three wanted to do the same as
her big sister. Between the two birthday parties,
the girls donated a total of $400.00 to the splash
park, which is being erected in memory of Chase
Kraynick who died tragically in a farming accident
in 2011.
Way to go girls. Your family, friends and
everyone in the community are all very proud of
you!
“Together we can change the world, one good
deed at a time.”
-Blake Beattie
Spring Celebrations in the 70’s
Remembering Spring Doo
Spring in the early 1970’s was a time for
celebration in Springside. Spring Doo was a
weekend long event, organized by the S.R.A.
which featured events such as the annual figure
skating carnival, snowmobile races, a pancake
breakfast, snow sculptures and a curling
bonspiel with the Pot of Gold closest to the
button draw. Springside school students sold
tickets and the boy and girl with the most sales
became the carnival king and queen.
Pictured above is Rocky Kriger preparing for the
snowmobile race at the Sports grounds on a
1973 Arctic cat belonging to his uncle, Nelson
Arndt.
Happy 20th
Anniversary
To town Administrator
Joan Popoff Thank you for twenty years of dedicated
service.
Congratulations!
Springside’s Spring Tradeshow
Saturday, April 20th
11 am. - 4:00 pm.
Lunch and Snacks available
Free admission
Come and check out the wide variety of new spring
items.
Great gifts for upcoming birthdays, weddings,
Mother’s Day, etc.
Tables include : Latasia, Wood Working, Kreations by
Kelley, Baby Bowtique, Steeped Tea, Sunset Gourmet,
Scrabooking/Cards, fresh. By Jess, Crafts, Baking,
Miche Bag, Lia Sophia, Jockey, Visi, Tupperware,
Scentsy, Visalus, Pampered Chef, Partylite, Watkins,
and more!
Lunch by Tracey Werner, 50/50 raffle and new this
year; Swag Bags to the first fifty people!
Hope to see you all there!
Vi Rodgerson & the Estate of Lorne
Rodgerson Auction
Auctioneer; Ukrainetz Auction
Household Auction
235 Patrick St Springside, SK.
Saturday May 25, 2013
11:00 am.
House and property, 2003 Buick Century car,
household contents, lawn mower, yard and shop
tools
For more information, contact
306-792-2115 or cell 306-621-5283
http://www.ukrainetzauction.com
Springside Community
Garage Sale
Saturday June 1, 2013
9:00 am. – 6:00 pm.
Join in the fun and turn your trash into cash! If you
would like your sale to be included in the community
garage sale map, please send an email to
[email protected] or contact any of
the paper volunteers. There will be a $5.00
advertising fee for listing your address on the map.
If you would like to rent space at the rink or rent
tables from the rink to be used at your residence,
please call Trevor at 306-792-4707.
Wawoto Children’s Choir
Springside Baptist Church
Thursday March 21st
, 2013
7:00 pm.
No admission charge.
Everyone is welcome!
Watoto Children's Choir is an African children choir
based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto Church. It is
composed of about eighteen children, mainly from
Uganda. Watoto means "Children" in Swahili
language.
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Donn Laube Celebrates 80th
Birthday -Donna (Laube) Walz
Family and friends of Donn Laube gathered to celebrate
his 80th
birthday on Saturday February 16 at the
Springside Hall. At the tea, Mr. Laube’s eldest son,
Kevin Laube, was the M.C. for the program. Three of
Mr. Laube’s grandchildren, Kristin Walz, Janna Walz,
and Mikayla Laube presented their grandpa with
various letters from politicians including Prime Minister
Steven Harper and Premier Brad Wall. At the tea there
was an overwhelming surprise from the town of
Springside. Deputy Mayor, Barry Merriman, presented
Mr. Laube with a plaque and sign reading “Laube Lane”
naming a street after him in Springside for his many
years of being on town council.
The entire Laube Family thanks everyone for the
honour bestowed upon them.
Doris Jenkins Celebrates 90th
Birthday
-Wendy Jenkins Gauthier
Doris Jenkins, long-time resident of the Springside area,
turned 90 on Jan. 21st
, 2013. To commemorate this
special occasion, her family planned a birthday party in
her honour on Jan. 19th
at the Legion Manor in
Saskatoon. A come-and-go tea and lunch was held and
attended by forty-four friends and relatives. This was
followed by a family pot-luck supper. Members of the
family who were present were: June Jenkins, Elk Point
AB, April Paley, Edmonton AB, Aaron Paley, Edmonton
AB, Darlene & Kelly Berry, Saskatoon SK, Terra Flahr,
Canmore AB, Michael Berry & Nicole Ackerman,
Saskatoon SK, Wendy & Marc Gauthier, Craven SK,
Crystal & Jon McLaren, Regina SK, Lyndsey Graham,
Cochrane AB, Karen & Bill Duncan, Waldheim SK and
Tom & Edith Jones, Ridgedale SK. The family surprised
Doris with a birthday cake featuring two photos, one of
Doris as a teenage girl
and a current photo, as
well as a slide show
presentation, created
by grand-daughter
Crystal McLaren,
displaying special
moments throughout
Doris’s life, and a gift of
perpetual flowers for a
year. During the
evening of visiting and
celebration, there was
a short program where
the attending family members recounted stories, and
gave words of thanks and congratulations. Also shown
at that time was an entertaining video presentation,
composed by Lyndsey's husband Chris Graham, in which
Doris’s other grandchildren and their friends – Allen
Paley, Erika Berry & Jeff Zoerb, Chalsey Boire & Andreas
Weiss, Chris Graham, Jordy Flahr, Kyle Sturko, Steven
Gauthier & Kaylene Thompson and André Gauthier –
who were unable to attend, sent their congratulations
and wishes to Doris. Doris thanked everyone for a great
celebration.
Happy 90th
Birthday, Doris! May you celebrate many
more!!
It's a GIRL!!!! Born to Derek & Rochelle Berrns, a girl, Cora
Brieanne, born February 20, 2013, weighing 8
pounds 4 ounces, 21" long. Little sister for
Hayden and Landen. Proud grandparents are
Judy & Brian Berrns of Springside, Cherise &
Larry Husulak of Insinger, great-grandparents
Gordon Berrns, Frances Korolek & Sophie
Husulak all of Yorkton and great-auntie Sophie
Kreptul of Insinger.
From this Day Forward....
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie
Breitkreuz
Jamie Breitkreuz, son of Royal
and Sharon Breitkreuz of
Springside and Kellen McKay,
daughter of Ian and Teresa
McKay of Minitonas, Mb.
were united in marriage Nov.
17, 2012.
Congratulations and best wishes
to the happy couple.
Mr. & Mrs. Lance
Henderson
Amy Rodgerson, daughter of Kim
and Doug Rodgerson of Yorkton and
granddaugther of Vi Rodgerson of
Springside and Lance Henderson,
son of Duane Henderson (Colleen)
and Karen (Conrad ) Melnychuk
were united in marriage on Feb.
19th
, 2013 in Cuba.
Congratulations Amy and Lance
Wishing you a long and happy life
together
Blythe Marie Perrault Baby girl born Feb. 1, 2013
6 lbs. 15 oz. 19 “ 3:20 am.
Proud parents are Shawn and Shevaun (Werner}
Perrault. Proud grandparents are Kalvin and
Maureen Werner of Springside and Rosaire and
Terri Perrault of Wynyard.
Jayden Reid Martins Baby boy born Nov. 9, 2012
to Tyler and Lorelee (Effa) Martins of
Whitehorse Yukon.
5 lbs 14 oz. 18” long
Proud big brother Eli and
grandparents, Ken and Elaine Effa and
great grandparents, Alfred and Betty
Breitkreuz
Khloe Joy Elizabeth Carol
Snow Jan. 11, 2013
6 lbs. 15 oz. 21” long
Congratulations to proud parents
Corry and Michael Snow and big
brother Kaleb of Springside.
Khloe has been named after all of her
Grandmothers.
Her very proud grandparents are
Valerie (Joy) and Robert Billings of
Melfort, (Elizabeth) and Charles
Renwick of Pennsauken, N.J. and
(Carol) Bllings and Paul Deschambault
of Yorkton
Owen Charles Fitzsimmons Dec. 10 2012
8 lbs 2 oz. 19.5” long
Born to proud parents, Scott and Sharlene
(Wilson)Fitzsimmons and to big brother and sister
Jackson and Sadie. Proud grandparents are Bev and
David Wilson of Springside and Jack and Ivy
Fitzsimmons of Medicine Hat. Ab.
Proud parents, Warren and
Charlotte Ward, and big sister
Lily of Springside are pleased
to announce the arrival of
James Gordon Ward, born
October 17, 2012 in Yorkton.
Grandparents are Leonard and
Joyce Benfield of Springside
and Garth and Faith Ward of
Cardross, SK.
James Gordon Ward
It’s a Boy!
Wesley
Nikolas Derow
Dec. 29, 2012
6 lbs. 7 oz. 19.5 “
long
Robin & Shawn Derow & big sister Ruth are pleased to
announce the safe arrival of their new baby boy.
Proud Grandparents are Eldon and Kitty Arndt.
Great-Grandmothers are Hannie Arndt and Annie Derow.
In Loving
Memory
Mary (Maria) (Fedun) Spelay
June 25, 1922 – Dec. 2, 2012
Peter Spilchen
Aug. 18, 1938 – Jan.12, 2013
Paul Michael Schmelinsky
Dec. 15, 1953 – Feb. 12, 2013
After the clouds, the sunshine,
after the winter, the spring,
after the shower, the rainbow,
for life is a changeable thing.
After the night, the morning,
bidding all darkness cease,
after life's cares and sorrows,
the comfort and sweetness of
peace.
Helen Steiner Rice
With deepest sympathy to ;
The family of Mary (Popowich) Dolgan, formerly of the Whitesand District
Wilfred and Phyllis Elaschuk on the passing of Wilfred’s mother, Jennie Elaschuk
Sharon Derepentigny and Andy Byblow on the passing of Sharon’s mother, Rose Rogg
of Yorkton
Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be
comforted.
Q. Why did the Easter Egg hide?
A. He was a little chicken
Q. What did the rabbit say to
the carrot?
A. It was nice gnawing you!
Q. How can you tell where the Easter Bunny has
been? A. Eggs(X) marks the spot
Q. What's the best way to send a letter to the
Easter Bunny? A. Hare Mail
Q. Which side of a chicken has the most
feathers? A. The outside of course
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Ester
Ester Who?
Ester Bunny
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Some bunny
Some bunny who?
Some bunny is eating my Easter candy!
Bunny-Shaped Egg Recipe A kid-friendly hard-boiled egg recipe that's fun to eat perfect for Easter dinner
What you need:
Hard boiled eggs Carrots for ears Snap peas for nose
Cabbage for tail Cheese for eyes
What to Do:
· Hard boil eggs and let cool. Remove shells
· Cut thin carrot slices and shape into rabbit ears with a knife, making sure one end is very pointy. Insert
pointy ends into egg for ears.
· Cut off tip of snap pea for nose. Push the pointed end into the front end of the egg.
· Make a small round tail from a white piece of cabbage, once again making a pointed end to push into
the back of the egg.
· For eyes, cut two small little circles, using a small straw as a cutter, from your slice of cheese. Make sure
the egg is not wet when you set the cheese eyes in place or they may slide out of place.
****Other veggies may be substituted for the nose and tail****
SUDOKU PUZZLE
Working with the numbers already given, complete each diagram
with the missing numbers. Place a number into each box so that
each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square
within the large diagram (there are 9) will contain every number
from 1-9. No number shall appear more than once in any row,
column, or small 9-box square.
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Ides of March Word Search
The term Ides of March is best known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C.E.
Caesar was stabbed (23 times) to death in the Roman Senate by a group of conspirators led by Marcus Junius Brutus
and Gaius Cassius Longinus.
SPRINGSIDE, SASK - 1912
Page 34
“Springs Never Freeze”
“A very remarkable phenomenon concerning
these springs is that they do not freeze even
when the temperature is 40 degrees below
zero. The abundance of this supply of pure
water, which is obtainable at an approximate
depth of six feet, is an exceedingly important
asset for domestic and other requirements”
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Whitesand
Wildlife
Federation
Membership Deadline: May 31/2013
Conservation Camp *JUST ONE MORE REASON TO BE A MEMBER
What: For more than 30 years the Saskatchewan
Wildlife Federation Outdoor Conservation Camp
has introduced youth to outdoor skills and
introduced them to wildlife management
techniques from wildlife professionals. Some of
the activities that youth participate in include:
archery, canoeing, wilderness survival skills, map
and compass, fisheries studies, wildlife
management and biology, canoeing, wilderness
camping skills, cooking on a one-burner stove or
fire, wild plant use, plus much more.
Who: Conservation Camp is for SWF members 14
to 17 years old (at the time of the camp).
When: Girls Camp - July 7-14
Boys Camp - July 14-21
Where: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Prince
Albert Wildlife Federation has hosted the school
since its inception more than 30 years ago.
How: If you are, or know of a member, between
the ages of 14 and 17, and would like to apply to go
to Conservation Camp, contact your branch or SWF
Central Office. Branch Applications must be in to
SWF Central Office by May 10th. Up to 21 youth
will be selected for each camp.
Whitesand Wildlife Federation
Awards Night & Steak Supper
March 16, 2013
Good Spirit Golf Resort Cocktails 5:30
Steak Supper 6:30
ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY *DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Raffles to Include*: A Rifle
Sponsored by:
2 nights stay at Good Spirit Golf Resort
Sponsored by:
*Must be in attendance to win
For any further Club information contact
Call: Ed (306)792-4752
Email: [email protected]
Or any Whitesand Wildlife Member
Meetings are held
at 7:30pm on the
Second Wednesday of Every month
At the Springside Legion Hall.
Farmer’s Almanac Weather
Predictions
March 2013
16th-19th. Fair skies return.
20th-23rd. Fair, then unsettled Alberta east for
Easter Sunday.
24th-27th. A spell of pleasant spring weather.
28th-31st. Rain for Alberta and Saskatchewan;
rather stormy for Manitoba east for Easter.
April 2013
1st-3rd. Mostly fair.
4th-7th. Pleasant at first, then showers over Alberta,
Saskatchewan and Manitoba, followed by clearing.
8th-11th. Sunny initially, thunderstorms arrive from
west for Prairies.
12th-15th. Clear.
16th-19th. Pleasant, turning unsettled, with showers
for most sections.
20th-23rd. Mostly fair.
24th-27th. Stormy from Rockies east through
Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
28th-30th. A spell of pleasant weather.
May 2013
1st-3rd. Pleasant, then turning unsettled; wet for
the Prairies east.
4th-7th. Another very pleasant spell.
8th-11th. Severe thunderstorms from Rockies: some
storms may have damaging winds, vivid lightning,
drenching downpours and large hail; wet for
Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
12th-15th. Sunny, then unsettled, with showers over
Alberta.
16th-19th. Clearing.
20th-23rd. Turning stormy in Prairies for Victoria
Day.
24th-27th. Mostly fair.
28th-31st. Light showers from Rockies east.
June 2013
1st-3rd. Fair and pleasant, then stormy for Alberta
and Saskatchewan.
4th-7th. Stormy from the Rockies; heavy
thunderstorms for the Prairies.
8th-11th. Warm, then showers for Alberta and
Saskatchewan spread east into Manitoba.
12th-15th. Sunny into Manitoba.
16th-19th. Fair, then dangerous thunderstorms from
the Rockies sweep through the Prairies.
Ides of March Word Search Solution
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Sudoko Solution
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2 8 6 1 3 5 7 9 4
9 3 5 7 6 4 1 2 8
6 1 2 3 7 9 4 8 5
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7 5 4 2 8 1 3 6 9
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St. John’s Ambulance Babysitter’s Safety Course
Will run on Saturday, April 20 at the Springside Legion
Hall starting at 9 a.m. Cost for the one day course is $40.
Contact Marion at the Springside Library at 792-4743 or
at home at 792-2107. You must be at least 10 years of
age to take the course. Lunches should be brought or
plans made. Snacks will be provided for morning and
afternoon breaks.
Parents: if you have children and would like to put your
name in to have one of our trainees do a small amount
of babysitting for you please call.
The Gardeners Corner
Planning your Summer Yard and
Garden -Shirley Hueser
It will soon be spring
and some of you are
itching to get started
on putting some
color into your yard.
I am going to just give a few pointers that I have
learned over the past years at the greenhouse and slide
in some information on the most frequently asked
questions.
The most important thing I want to stress is that every
yard and garden is different (than your neighbors’ for
example), or whether or not it gets more sun or more
shade. Are there trees or a fence that may shade it
during part of the day? Is it located in a dry area or wet
area? Are there a lot of trees in your yard? This will
suck a lot of moisture out of your gardens and
flowerbeds. The trees (depending on type) can also
add to the acidity of your soil. Is the soil hard? Does it
pack easily? If so maybe you need to add some sand or
peat moss to fluff it a bit. A little preplanning is always
a good start.
Next, plan your color scheme and go from there. Cost
is another priority for most. Have you considered using
herbs and veggies for greenery? Onions and garlic work
wonders in place of spikes or even celery and Swiss
chard look great in flowerbeds or planters. This also
enables you to combine small spaces available to
double use as these are edible as well as colorful. Do up
a salad bowl type planter with a pepper or tomato plant
in the center then add your lettuce, cucumber and
whatever else you like in your salad and add a few
pansies or a petunia for color. It is simple, economical,
and you can throw most of the seeds directly into the
planter without having to buy all started plants. Onions
and especially garlic are known as a good bug deterrent
so use them throughout the flowerbeds and again you
are doubling your use of the product.
Another question we are asked constantly; “ Is Miracle
Gro a good fertilizer? “ Any fertilizer brand is good as
long as it is used properly. It can be a cheap brand as
well. You just have to read the package when buying it
and decide what you are buying it for, then check the 3
number combination on the package. Remember the
middle number is for roots so it should be lower or
equal to the 2 sets of outside numbers. For example we
use a 20-10-20 combination to fertilize our planters and
packs. By the time we put the plants into pots they have
established a good root system already and don't need
more so we keep the middle number down. There are
many combinations out there and this one isn't
necessarily the one you need to use. Try a 10-10-10, 14-
14-14, 20-20-20, 5-5-5, 10-5-10, etc., the list goes on.
Keep in mind the size of container your plants are going
into because if you keep feeding the roots your plants
will get root bound and the foliage and flowers will quit
growing. The plants will get choked out and die as the
roots will eventually run out of space to grow. Some
people have asked about the Jojoba Sticks, and to be
honest I can't say yes or no to them as I only used them
once many years ago and found they dissolved very
quickly during a rainy spell and my plants didn't fare so
well with too much fertilizer at once. If you can control
the amount of water they probably work great, again
keeping the number combo in mind. I do stress using
fertilizer in planters and baskets throughout the
summer and if you don't find you have the time, or tend
to forget to fertilize, you can use Osmocote Slow
Release which you put right into the pots when you
plant them. The plants will slowly get fertilizer all
through the summer season.
Another thing I like to stress is the deadheading and
trimming of your flowers to keep them looking
spectacular all season. It’s a great way to relax in the
evenings and a good stress reliever to go out and just
pluck the dead blossoms off so new ones will grow. This
will help encourage your plants to bush out more which
means you can use fewer plants in your planters and
still have a full looking pot. Watering is important as
well. Morning watering is the best if possible, but
evening works. Do not water during the heat of the day
and always water into the pots not on the foliage as too
many problems can occur from wet leaves such as sun
scorched leaves, or mildew. Damp foliage attracts
some types of bugs.
If you have questions or need some quick answers and
have access to the internet, Google your queries. I find
it a wonderful source of information and if you don't
have a computer, just go to your local library and with
some help you can be on the internet finding buckets of
wonderful information at your fingertips.
Hope to see you this spring and have a wonderful
summer everyone.
-Shirley
The Pet Corner
Transporting Canines and Felines Margaret-Ann Irving “Fur Fettish Farm”
For many years I have read what other dog experts have
written on dog training. Pretty much anything to do
with dogs in general will get my attention on the book
shelf. For years I have sifted through, and tried what I
felt was worth trying, only to come to the conclusion
that I need to write a book that addresses some every
day dog issues that, to me, are common sense, only to
find that common sense seems to fly out the window
when it comes to the safety of the pet.
Hearts of well- meaning owners are the biggest issue
and many times it puts the life of the pet they love so
dearly in jeopardy. Safety tips for transporting canines
and felines will be the topic of this column.
Pets are not safe loose in your vehicle. Whether it is
only a trip to get the mail or a lengthy journey, your dog
(or cat) should be either in a crate that is seat belted in
or in a proper harness designed for that size of pet that
can be safely seat belted in. Animals loose in a vehicle
are projectile! You need to always 'think safety' when
you have your pet with you on a road trip. I have seen
way too many drivers with a dog loose in the back of a
moving vehicle, or worse yet, between them and the
steering wheel.
Someone once wrote a book, that I read many years
ago, titled “There are no stupid dogs “, there is not a
truer statement! There are no stupid dogs, there are
however, well- meaning owners that have the attitude
we see in youth...it will not happen to me! Safety is
thinking ahead to prevent that accident, and confining
your pet is thinking ahead, anticipating something that
may never happen, but protecting an animal that can
not protect itself, from what 'may' happen.
Take a minute to look into those eyes that trust you with
their life I hear so many times about how much people
love their pet, and then I see what they actually are
doing with that same pet that does not show this love.
I have made this statement many times, and hope I live
long enough to make it many more times...'God put me
on this earth to speak for animals that cannot speak for
themselves'. I am not a bleeding heart, there are times
when the 'right thing to do' means putting the animal
down...unfortunately hearts sometimes overrule
heads...and 100% of the time it is the human that has
caused the animal to be injured or poorly mannered in
the first place...and 100% of the time the animal pays
the price with its life!
If this article saves even one animal from injury or
death, then it is well worth the time it has taken to
compose it.
Spring Vaccination Clinic
Yorkton Animal Health Centre
Will be holding their Annual Vaccination
Clinics
Springside Fire Hall
Saturday April 13th
11:10am. – 12:00 pm.
All routine dog and cat vaccinations will be
available. Questions? Call the clinic at
306-782-6620
Cash or cheque accepted for payment
Safely Remove Ticks from Your pets
Hold a cotton swab soaked in mineral oil against
the tick for about 30 seconds. Use tweezers to
squeeze the skin that surrounds the tick and grab
its head. Slowly, pull it out. When you finish, clean
the spot with rubbing alcohol.
Make sure that you got everything out and… don't
forget to wash your hands after you are done.
Tip...
When removing ticks, don't twist. Your best
chance of removing the whole tick is to pull it
straight out with a steady action. Twisting usually
leaves the head behind.
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