Springside Bitz nBytes Merry Christmas Happy New Year

As 2013 draws to a close, we at Bitz n Bytes would like to thank our neighbors and friends for their support and encouragement over the past year. Your continuous support through submissions and monetary donations have made us able to continue with our labor of love and we are very grateful to all who help and encourage us. We hope that you enjoy our Winter/Christmas issue and that you have a joyous Holiday season.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: " Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" Luke 2:13-14

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Winter Edition 2013 Deadline for spring issue March 7 2014

Springside Baptist Church

Christmas Eve Service: December 24 @ 6:30 pm
Christmas 2013
Sunday Schedule: Pastor Richard Kauenhofen - 306-792-2190 Pastor Mike Anderson - 306-792-2290 Sunday School @ 9:45 am Morning Worship Service @ 10:50 am

ANTICIPATE to look forward to; expect. How many of us are looking forward to the season of Christmas? Of course different people look forward to different things, because God has created each person unique. Some individuals look forward to the preparations and presentations associated with programs and parties. Some look forward to time spent with friends and family. Others long for moments where they will be able to slow down and become silent for a while. For some there seems to be little to look forward to. Yet, for others they can hardly wait to be a part of all the festivities. What are you looking forward to this year? Let me encourage you to anticipate the One, who really matters. Listen to the words of Isaiah the prophet in Isaiah 12:4 In that day you will say: Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done, and proclaim that His name is exalted. What has the LORD done? He has given His Son, Jesus, to be the Saviour of the world to be your Saviour and my Saviour. Jesus came to save us from our sin a condition that each is born into, which causes us to miss the mark of Gods holy standard for our lives. Jesus also came to give us an eternal purpose worth pouring our lives into an abundant life as we walk in step with Him and share Him with others. Jesus is the One, whom Christmas is all about. A relationship with Him gives a person true satisfaction in this life. I encourage you to anticipate Jesus and let Him make the difference in your life this year. Merry Christmas!
Upcoming Events
Dec. 13 Youth Christmas Banquet, 6:00 pm at SBC Dec. 14 Young Adults/Marrieds Christmas Potluck, 6:00 pm Dec. 15 Sunday School Christmas Concert, 6:30 pm Dec. 18 Awana Club Caroling, 6:30 pm Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 pm Jan. 13 Duck Dynasty Sausage Night, 7:30 pm @ SBC The AWANA program is for all children age 2 to grade 6. It runs on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Sunday Sermons are available online: www.springsidebaptist.com

Duck Dynasty Sausage Night: Monday, Jan. 13 @ 7:30 pm Sausage Prizes Awarded for: Best Water Fowl Best Wild Processed

Best Wild Homemade Best Tame (pork/beef)

Other Prizes Awarded for: Best dressed Duck Dynasty Star Best Beard
Come in your camo, or dressed as your favourite Duck Dynasty Star! Call Adrienne Popowich @ 306-792-2281 for more details.

The Watoto Childrens Choir is returning to SBC on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 @ 7:00 pm. www.watoto.com

Sunday School Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 15 @ 6:30 pm:

Please contact the church oce for more informaon on any of our programs or Sunday Services! Phone: 306-792-2102 Fax: 306-792-2024 email: oce@springsidebapst.com website: www.springsidebapst.com

Springside Library

Hello Springside!
-Ken Otto
Does technology bother you or seem unnecessary? As much as it can look like an inconvenience, it holds the potential to change your perspective on the many aspects of this new generation of technology. I find that if you take the time just to understand it, life can be much easier and more fun with this transition to a digital world. My name is Ken Otto and I am a technology intern working at the Springside Library. You can now enlist my help for all of your technological needs, even if youre just curious about anything. I have worked with a variety of electronics and can try to answer any questions you may have about technology or anything related. You will find that I am a very friendly person who will always try to help you to the best of my ability. I am currently enrolled in College, but I can be scheduled for a one on one session at any time. You can find me at the Springside Library for 1:30 closing (Tues, Thurs, Fri.) as I am occupied with College in the mornings. This wouldnt be possible without help from Insdustry Canada, so dont hesitate to call me (306621-4121) and I hope to see you soon!

Wedding Social Held

-Marion Ockochinski
On November 16th the Wayne Laube family gathered in the Springside Town Hall for a social evening in honor of Meghan Laube and Curt Lavallee. Meghan is the daughter of Wayne Laube of Springside and Annette Desaulniers of Roseau River, Manitoba. Meghan lived in Springside from 1995 and attended school in Yorkton. Master of ceremonies was Meghans Aunt Valerie, who presented her with a special scrap book of Meghans life in pictures as well as many special gifts from family and friends. A delicious supper was catered by Connie Zazula with help from Mike Zazula and Sonja Effa. The couple will wed early in 2014 and will reside in Winnipeg. Congratulations Meghan and Curt.

Springside Skating Club

Its time again to strap on the skates and begin lessons with the Springside Skating Club! We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning skaters for the 2013/2014 season! Our classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays or if weekdays wont fit in your schedule, we offer a Saturday morning class too!! Also, this year we are hoping to fill as many spots as possible in our new Power Skating program which will run every Saturday at 9:30! Any kids or adults interested in power skating can contact Dee Valstar or email the club at springsideskating@live.ca *Important Note: Carnival has been booked! So, write it on your calendar and come out on Sunday, March 2 @ 2pm to be sweetly entertained by all of our wonderful Candyland skaters!

Interested in Walking?
Come join us at the Springside Town Hall Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10;00 am. Bring your walking shoes, so you can change your footwear at the door. For more information you can contact Clara Merkley at 306-792-2006 See you there!

Springside Municipal News

-Nancy Duns
. Residents are reminded to please exercise caution and care when shoveling, A Reminder to Pet Owners In consideration of your fellow residents and regardless of the size of dog, picking up after your dog is considerate and expected, as per Bylaw 1-1999. This means all year, winter included please pick up after your dog. Your neighbors gratefully thank you! Did you know.Cats and dogs are required to be licensed in the Town of Springside? Licenses are due February 1st of each year, as per Bylaw 1-1999. Please stop by the Town Office to obtain your pet license for 2014. Licensing fees are as follows: $10 for cat or dog and $5.00 if they are neutered or spayed. We have had several instances whereby a lost animal was re-united with its owner because of the pet tag that the animal wore around its neck. Failure to license your pet will result in fines being issued. While on the topic of animals, weve seen several animals freely roaming around in our community. Letting your pet run loose puts our community and them in danger. There have been occasions where animals get hit and die in traffic accidents. Motorists may be injured trying to avoid hitting these animals. When allowed to run at large your pet can be killed or injured by other animals, they can ingest poison or come to harm in numerous other ways. A large playful dog may frighten seniors and children and can cause injury by jumping up on them. Dogs and cats also create conditions for disease by ripping apart garbage and by soiling property. A stray dog or cat also puts people at risk for rabies. Pets that run free contribute to an increasing pet population problem in our community. Owners who fail to keep their pets from running at large are subject to fines. Did you know.When your organization applies to SLGA for a lottery license for bingos, raffles, ticket sales, etc, you may be eligible for a 25% grant on the proceeds? Apply for your raffle license for your organization today for your grant! Contact Tracey Carmichael at 1-800-667-7565. SNOWMOBILE Operators are reminded that snowmobiles are permitted into Springside only for the purpose of arriving or departing a point by the shortest route.

E-mail Addresses Wanted! The age of instant communication by e-mail makes it possible for the Town Office to notify residents of important issues like water shut offs, changes to rates and policies, emergency notifications. The Town is happy to keep you informed by email or texting address, but they need your email address to do this. Call or email the Town Office for details. springside.town@sasktel.net Do you require a Building Permit? Building permits are required for most new construction projects and renovations to existing buildings or land. This includes decks, garages, fences and sheds, even if they are being moved in. These permits ensure that your project will safely comply with the municipal Zoning Bylaw and the National Building Code. For more information, contact the Town Office, 792-2022, springside.town@sasktel.net FIRST RESPONDERS and FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED First responders are responsible for responding to calls for help within their area and to provide patient care until an ambulance can arrive. If you are interested in volunteering with this rewarding organization, please contact the Town Office 792-2022. Training and equipment provided. Anyone interested in joining our municipal fire department is also encouraged to contact the Town Office. Sidewalk snow removal..During the winter months, snow and ice on sidewalks can seriously impair the ability of people to get around safely - especially the elderly and those with mobility restrictions. For that reason, the Town of Springside has a bylaw in place requiring owners or occupants of property to clear sidewalks of snow and ice to prevent injury or inconvenience to pedestriansespecially during extremely cold weather.

2014 Utility Rates An application has been approved by the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for approval of 2014 utility rates for the Town of Springside. Starting Jan 1, 2014, the quarterly water rate will increase by $10.00 and the sewer rate will increase by $5.00. Coming Soon.Curbside recycling. Soon you will not have to drive to take your recycling to the big recycle bins. In the spring of 2014, residents will enjoy the (cont)

Springside Municipal News (Cont) convenience of placing recyclable items such as plastic, metal and tin, paper and cardboard into a moveable cart which will be emptied every couple of weeks. (The cart will be similar to the one at the post office). By keeping the recyclable items out of our landfill, our landfill will last significantly longer. Once the specifics and rates are established, more details will follow!

Nov. 18th Shuffleboard Tournament x 1st place Sharon Barber and Harvey Sturtz x 2nd place Bernie Draper and Peter Chuchak x 3rd place Marjorie Langley and Audrey Badke A clinic for flu shots was held Oct. 22nd with over eighty people turning out. A potluck supper was held on Oct. 24th with entertainment provided by Memory Lane. The November potluck was held on Nov. 28th with a wonderful array of food provided. Our Christmas supper will be held on Dec. 12th and will be catered by Charlene and James Bateman from the Springside Caf. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Len Gadica.

Christmas House & yard decorating contest Decorate your house and yard to show the goodwill and spirit in Springside. How to enter: Just turn your lights on! No entry needed. Best house/yard wins. Judging will be Monday, December 18th between 6 and 10 pm by a mystery CELEBRITY judge. Winner to be announced at the Springside Christmas Concert on December 19. Winner will receive a gift basket from local business.

The Springside Seniors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Springside Seniors
-Shirley Tobin
Seniors Week was marked by a visit from the grade one and two class from the Springside School on Sept. 30th, with the kindergarten class paying us a visit the next day. The following Monday some of our club members were invited back to the school to talk about what it was like back then. The following are the results from our October and November cribbage and shuffleboard tournaments; Oct. 8th Cribbage Tournament x 1st place Erna Tillman x 2nd place Audrey Badke x 3rd place (shared) Terry Tobin and Metro Skwarchuk Oct. 28th Shuffleboard Tournament x 1st place Jeanette Karapita and John Popowich x 2nd place Mary Lazurko and Barry Merriman x Consolation Audrey Badke and Harvey Sturtz Nov. 12th Cribbage Tournament x 1st place Sharon Barber x 2nd place Bill Ward x 3rd place (shared) Erna Tillman and Tom Gall

Former Resident wins Silver Medal in Curling

On Saturday, Nov. 23rd, in Thunderbay Ontario the Heather Burnett rink from Saskatoon won the Silver Medal at The Dominion Curling Championship. They were undefeated through the round robin and play offs but lost to Team Manitoba from Brandon in the gold medal game, resulting in a silver medal. Team members are; Skip Heather Burnett 3rd Melissa Surkan 2nd Samantha Yachiw Lead Joanne Wood Samantha is a former resident of Springside and is also attending U of S in Saskatoon. She is the granddaughter of Olga Romaniuk and the late Ernie Romaniuk and Jim and Julia Yachiw, both former business owners in Springside.

Congratulations Samantha!

Whitesand Wildlife Federation World Rivers Day 2013

In 2005 The United Nations launched the Water for Life Decade to create a greater awareness of how water resources should be cared for. At that time there was a proposal made to create a global event based on the success of BC Rivers Day created by Order of Canada recipient Mark Angelo in 1980. The first World Rivers Day event was celebrated across many countries in 2005 and has continued to grow since. World Rivers Day is held annually on the last Sunday of every September. As of 2012 more than 60 countries take part in various activities to celebrate the value of our waterways. On Sunday September 29 to celebrate World Rivers Day and to honour the th 20 anniversary of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, members of the Whitesand Wildlife Federation and families teamed up with the Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association (AWSA), the Yorkton Air Cadets and the Yorkton Wildlife Federation to perform a shoreline clean-up of the Theodore Dam and the Whitesand Regional Park.

ANNUAL Horn Measuring

MONDAY DEC. 9, 2013 7 P.M. SPRINGSIDE TOWN HALL

CASH BAR LUNCH SERVED

For any further Club information contact

Call: Ed (306)792-4752 Email: whitesandwildlife@gmail.com Or any Whitesand Wildlife Member

Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the Second Wednesday of Every month At the Springside Legion Hall.

Whitesand Wildlife Federation Awards Night & Steak Supper

Over 300lbs of garbage was collected that afternoon. Common items collected included plastic minnow containers, fishing line, coffee cups and pop cans. Please remember if you pack it in pack it out, its for the good of everyone!

March 22, 2014 Good Spirit Golf Resort

Cocktails 5:30 Steak Supper 6:30

ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY

Watch for Posters

Summer Sizzle Committee Formed

-Mike Biblow
Summer Sizzle Committee President
After a revitalization of the summer sizzle in 2013 we are happy to say that plans are under way to repeat in 2014. A newly formed executive is in place with many others joining along. An organizational meeting was held in October to get things rolling, establish a direction and formalize a constitution for the committee, The Summer Sizzle committee can be defined as the overseer of the events, and it has been stated that our purpose is to embrace and accept the entire community and surrounding area by means of events whose purpose is to raise funds for the the betterment of the community through the involvement of many community organizations. We welcome any and all groups to please become involved and bring your ideas to us for your chance to be involved. But please don't feel there isn't a spot for you in our group because you are not involved in other organizations as we welcome every individual to join our committee and any future volunteer efforts are appreciated. It has been decided that the summer sizzle will be held on Saturday June 28/2014. So get involved and come out to one of our monthly meetings. Summer Sizzle committee president, Mike Biblow

Blast From the Past

Dozens of sleds participating in the annual Timmys Snow-A-Rama fundraiser would stop at the Springside Hall for their check stop and enjoy refreshments courtesy of the Springside Snowmobile Club.

Winter Folklore
-As many days old as is the moon on the first snow, there will be that many snowfalls by crop planting time. -If ant hills are high in July, winter will be snowy. -If the first week in August is unusually warm, the coming winter will be snowy and long. -For every fog in August, there will be a snowfall the following winter. -Squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry will cause snow to gather in a hurry. -As high as the weeds grow, so will the bank of snow.

A Friendly y Wager g

Super Lions fan, Charlene Bateman of Springside Caf couldnt resist the challenge of super Riders fan, Warren Liebreich when the Riders and Lions went head to head on Sept. 22nd. The bet was on and the loser would have to sport the winning teams jersey for a day. The end result was a 24-22 victory for the Lions with Charlene winning the wager.

-A green Christmas = a white Easter. -If the first snowfall lands on unfrozen ground, winter will be mild. -If there is thunder in winter, it will snow seven days later. -

Springside School Annual Christmas Concert

Thursday Dec. 19th

Sunday School

12:45 p.m. and 7:00 pm.

At the Springside School Auditorium

Christmas Concert
Springside Baptist Church
Sunday December 15th 6:30 pm.

Everyone is Welcome

Everyone is Welcome

Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

Springside Christmas Stop and Shop

Sunday Dec. 8th, 2013 11am. to 5 pm. Springside Rink Participants include Watkins, Tupperware, Avon, Regal, Sunset Gourmet, Scrap Booking, Wood Work, Homemade Jewelry, Sensational Stitches, Steeped Tea, Scentsy and Grace Adele. Girls Hockey Game from 1pm to 3pm. and family skating from 3pm to 5pm. Guest Appearance by Santa Bring the kids for a picture and goody bag.

To our friends and customers, we thank you for your patronage and look forward to working with you in 2014.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Dan and Christel Derow-Springside Plumbing and Heating

Thank you for supporting our fund raising events throughout the year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year!

Springside Recreation Association

Christmas Memories
- Judy Berrns
Christmas memories, where do you start? As a child, of course, presents were oh so importantand guess what? We only received one or maybe two gifts. And the gifts were always something that we wanted or should I say, dreamed about, or actually needed. We always opened them up after supper on Christmas Eve and then Christmas Day was supper at my Aunts house in Theodore with all the family. Somehow we all managed to have a sit-down supper tooanything that could be used for a table was set up and a tablecloth draped over it. Good food, lots of laughter, great memories. As an adult, memories of Christmas focused on trying to divide our time between two families on Christmas Eve and Christmas DayLester and Katie Fredrickson of Theodore and Gordon and Doreen Berrns of Springside. Thank goodness we lived reasonably close so it was doable. Food always played an important part as well. Turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, always a jellied salad, my moms dinner buns, mincemeat tarts with a lid on them of course! At the Berrns get-together, more great food plus, Brians mom, Doreen always made a square called Marshmallow Square. It was a pink fluff made with maraschino cherries and almonds and it always graced the two tiered dessert tray that was also laden with butter tarts, shortbread cookies and Nanaimo bars. A big supper always, and somehow before one would leave that night, more turkey and cranberry sauce with fresh homemade buns and warmed-up mincemeat tarts with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Each year there was a new board game to play, or perhaps charades, or feats of agility, which Brians sister Marie always astounded us with her ability to do with the greatest of ease. Every year some poor soul was the victim of Grandpa Pinders or Grandpa Berrns pranks Have you ever seen stars up a coat sleeve? was a favorite and they all just loved it when a new person was introduced into the family so that they could fall prey to their practical jokes. Our kids loved Christmasthe gifts and getting together with cousins and waiting for Santa to get there. Jared used to get so excited that he was almost physically sick by the time it rolled around.

Decorating the house, putting up a tree, sending out Christmas cards, wrapping gifts plus finding hiding places for the gifts as both our boys tried their best to sneak a peek at their gift ahead of time. It was only years later that they confessed to once or twice, opening the gifts when we werent around and then rewrapping them once they saw what was in them. One Christmas in particular the waited until Brian and I were asleep and then crept downstairs, opened their gifts, played with them for a while and then went to bed. Sometimes it was just too difficult to wait until morning. Memorieslots of them and every one is cherished and relived over and over. Wishing everyone a very happy, safe, wonderful Christmas and all the best in 2014.

MARSHMALLOW SQUARES
-Judy Berrns
cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1-1/2 cup flour Cream butter and add brown sugar. Stir in flour, press dough into a 9x13 pan. Prick with a fork. Bake in a slow oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool shortbread base. 2 T. unflavored gelatin cup cold water Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a cup and allow to soften. cup hot water 2 cups granulated sugar Combine sugar and hot water in sauce pan and bring to boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add gelatin and beat until very stiff. Fold in: cup drained maraschino cherries cup toasted chopped almonds tsp. almond extract 2 to 3 drops red food coloring. Spoon cherry mixture over cooled shortbread in pan. Sprinkle with coconut. Allow to cool for several hours.

Wintertime with Jesse, Audrey, Trina, Jamin and Tarin Cobb

-Rhonda Eastcott
The Christmas season for the Cobb family is a time to visit and get together with family as everyone has time off from their jobs. Their church follows the bible closely and parishioners dont celebrate with the commercial trappings that so many people partake in. Instead it is a time to share in the closeness of family time spent together. Some of the special treats enjoyed during the season are turkey dinners followed by waffle cookies, Mexican wedding cake, white chocolate almond bark and eggnog. During family visits a favorite past time is playing board games. Audrey and Jesse related playing Farm Game, which would appeal to many in our area, played rather like Monopoly with an agriculture twist.

Christmas at Disneyland
-Nancy Duns
I remember many Christmases, but most particularly, the Christmas when I was 10. My family went on a bus tour down to Disneyland. My two siblings, my folks and my grandparents , on a big bus. My sisters and I were thrilled! The hostesses were very entertaining and kept everyone busy...I remember being fined and having to pay 10 cents each time we said the word bus. We toured Disneyland, mostly in the rain. I fondly recall wearing a water resistant jacket that we bought down there and sitting on a bench in front of Knotts Berry Farm. My younger sister took her shoes off and her feet were like raisins...all wrinkely!! It rained for days! I also recall buying an autograph book. I dont know if the kids these use them now or not, but I still have mine with the Disney characters on the front. Our Christmas dinner was at a Chinese restaurant with a big staircase with red carpet to the entrance. It was an unusual version of what we knew to be our traditional roast turkey. But we got fortune cookies and my sisters and I thought that was neat! It was a great Christmas!

Waffle Cookies
-Jessie and Audrey Cobb
3 squares of chocolate 1 cup margarine 1 cups sugar 3 cups flour 1 tsp. vanilla 6 eggs 1 tsp. salt Melt chocolate and margarine. Beat eggs until stiff and lemon colored. Add sugar. Add chocolate mixture. Mix well. Add dry ingredients and vanilla. Bake 1 minute on a waffle iron. Frost with: 1 square of chocolate 5 Tbsp. margarine cup milk Powdered sugar Melt together the first 3 ingredients . Add powdered sugar in right consistency to make a thin frosting .

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

-Deb Keyowski
1-7 oz. jar marshmallow cream 1 cups white sugar 2/3 cups evaporated milk cup butter tsp. salt 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips cup chopped nuts 1 tsp. Vanilla Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. Laura Ingalls Wilder

Strawberry Ribbon Square

-Lisa Cole
My favourite part of any special family meal is definitely strawberry ribbon square! I always look forward to it at Christmas. Crust: -2 c graham wafer crumbs -1/3 c melted butter Filling: -125 g pkg cream cheese softened -1 1/2 c milk -4 serving size pkg vanilla instant pudding -2 c prepared dream whip Topping: -85 g pkg raspberry or cherry jello -1 c boiling water -425 g pkg frozen sliced strawberries in juice To prepare: Crust: Combine wafers and butter press into a 9x13 pan bake at 350 for 5-10 min let cool Filling: Beat cream cheese with 1/2 c milk until smooth. Add remaining milk and pudding to mixture. Fold in prepared dream whip until thoroughly mixed. Spread over cooled crust. Chill. Topping: Dissolve jello powder in boiling water. Add frozen berries,breaking apart with fork. Stir until slightly thickened, 3-5 min. Spoon over filling. Chill until firm. A little time consuming but well worth it its an amazing dessert everyone loves.

1 full box of Vanilla Wafers 5-6 - ripe Bananas, sliced Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Separate 3 eggs, set the whites aside for later use in the meringue. Break up yolks with a fork and set aside. Add 3 cups of whole milk to a saucepan. Over low heat, slowly add the flour, whisking rapidly to dissolve any lumps. Stir in sugar continuing to whisk until dissolved. Slowly add the egg yolks to the saucepan, whisking rapidly and continually. Do not add them too quickly or they will cook and curdle and don't walk away or the mixture will scorch. Keep stirring. Increase the heat gradually up to about medium as you constantly whisk the pudding mixture. Continue to stir it constantly as it thickens. When it has thickened enough to look like pudding, remove from heat, add the teaspoon of vanilla and continue to stir as it cools down. Set aside to cool. When custard has cooled down, spread a light layer of the pudding in a casserole dish. Add a layer of Vanilla Wafers. Reserve about 5 or 6 wafers for topping later. Add a layer of sliced bananas. Add a layer of pudding mixture, spreading it out to the edges of the dish. Repeat the layer process as needed, ending with a layer of the pudding on top. Crumble reserved wafers and sprinkle on top. Meringue: 1/8 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar 1/4 cup of Sugar Place egg whites in a glass mixing bowl. Beat the egg whites until frothy. Add Cream of Tartar. Increase mixer speed and beat until the egg whites form soft peaks. Add the sugar and whip until soft peaks form. Do not over work the egg whites as it will cause them to lose volume.Gently spread the meringue over the pudding mixture. Place the dish in the preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and enjoy.

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

-Evelyne Sturtz
3 cups of whole Milk 1/4 cup of All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup of Sugar 3 Eggs, separated (yolks for custard, white for meringue) 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla Extract

Christmas Baking Tip

When baking, eggs should be at room temperature. You can speed up the process by placing them into a bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Cocoa & Vanilla Brownies

-Janine Graves
Ingredients 8 tbsp/120 mL unsalted butter 1 cup/250 mL all-purpose flour 1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Baking Cocoa 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Baking Powder 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt 8 oz/225 g bittersweet chocolate 1 1/4 cups/310 mL sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double Strength Vanilla 1 cup/250 mL walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350F/180C degrees. Brush a 9inch/23-cm square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch/5-cm overhand on the two sides. Butter paper, and set pan aside. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Melt together butter and chocolate. Add in sugar and eggs mix to combine. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened. Transfer batter to baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Using paper overhand, lift brownies out of pan; transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Serves 16.

Make sure to book your Hair appointments early So you wont be disappointed. Call Adrienne at 792-2281
SPRINGSIDE HAIR SHOPPE Wishing you and your family a wonderful
Christmas !!

Springside Cafe

Janine Graves Your Watkins Consultant 306-641-4318 Call me for your free Watkins catalogue Thanks to all of my customers for your patronage.

Have a joyous Christmas and a happy New Year.

This is your invitation to join in the fun at the S.R.A.

Located at the Springside Rink, 20 Sharman St. Our new hours are Sun. 8-6;30, Mon. 8:00 am. -10:00 am. & 3:00 pm -6 :00 pm. , Tues. 8:00 -6:00, Thurs 8-6:30, Fri. 4-9 and Sat. 8-6:30 (hours subject to change with events.) We have a new and improved menu with items such as fish and chips (20 mins. to bake), perogies and sausage along with burgers and fries with different nightly specials and many more items. Come and try our homemade pies or homemade soups which are sure to please.

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New years Eve Family Skate

Springside Rec Ctr. The Rink
Tuesday Dec. 31st. at 7:30 pm.

We now offer home delivery within the town limits. Call 306-792-2212 for your free delivery. To all of our friends and customers we thank you for your patronage and wish you a

Everyone is welcome!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Margo Chamberlains Christmas Memories

Margo grew up on a farm near Lesley Sk. and is of Icelandic descent. Her family grew or raised everything they ate. The tree was always put up Christmas Eve and presents were put under the tree when all the children had gone to bed. Times were hard, and Christmas presents were usually homemade. The Christmas concert was always held on December 21st and Margo was always Alice Blue Gown ( in a play which was written for Teddy Roosevelts daughter, a beautiful young lady who was the American equivalent to a princess). One year when times were harder than normal, Margos father informed the family that there would be no presents that year. On Christmas morning when they got up there were two red turtleneck sweaters; one for Margo and one for her sister. Their dad had butchered all his turkeys and had gone into town and sold them to anyone who wanted one. With the proceeds of his turkey sales, he was able to buy the presents. The memory of the feel of that wonderful sweater remains with Margo to this day. Another special memory was wearing a dress for Christmas that was made for her by her Mother. On Christmas day, all of the family would come out to the farm. Margos Mom, who was a wonderful cook would make rolla pulsa, which is a Scandinavian meat roll, and would serve it with homemade brown bread, which was a special Christmas treat . Music was always an important part of the Christmas festivities and her Mom would play the piano, accompanied by her brothers and sister, who played guitars.

Rolla Pulsa (meat roll)

-Margo Chamberlain.
2 lbs. flank beef steak 1 Tbsp. salt 1/4 tsp. saltpeter 2 medium onions 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cloves Spread flank steak out flat. Mix together dry ingredients and onions. Spread over the flank, then roll tightly as a jelly roll. Sew the meat roll shut, or tie it and place in a netting. Place in a brine (salt and water) in fridge and turn every day for 4 or 5 days. Then boil for 2 hours or bake at 350F. Place the roll into a pan or roaster and cover with a platter and place a heavy weight on top. Leave the weight on for at least a full day. Slice rolla pulsa thinly and serve on fresh homemade bread. Homemade brown bread was the best!

Gleoilig jol Gleoilegt ny jar Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Christmas Trivia
We celebrate Christmas on December 25th because in the fourth century, Pope Julius I announced that Christs official birthday would be December 25th. Prior to his ruling there had been a great deal of confusion. No-one was certain about the year, let alone the month or the day.

-Submitted by Norman Liebreich

Merry Christmas Z Rizdvom Khrystovym

Buckwheat Cabbage Rolls (Holobtsi)

Bring to a boil 3 1/2 cups of water, 1 1/2 cups roasted buckwheat, and about 3 tablespoons of chicken base. (If the brand of base you use tends to be quite salty, cut back on the amount). Simmer until all the water is absorbed. Chop 1/2 lb of bacon and a large onion. Fry the bacon first, and when its almost done add the chopped onion and fry for 10 more minutes. Mix bacon and onion into buckwheat, add black pepper to taste, and cool. Core a head of cabbage and immerse in a pot of boiling water. When the leaves loosen, take the cabbage out of the water. Peel off the leaves gently, and trim the veins. If leaves are too large, cut them into 2 or 3 smaller pieces. Place 1 tablespoon of buckwheat mixture onto each leaf, then roll and tuck ends in. Place cabbage rolls into a buttered casserole dish or small roaster. Pour a cup of tomato juice (or one can of tomato soup mixed with a can of water) over the cabbage rolls. Bake at 350F until cabbage is tender, about an hour and a half.

From the Springside Vesna Ukrainian Dance Club

Ukrainian Christmas January 7th
The celebrations begin on January 6th,when traditional Christmas Eve dinner (Sviata Vecheria) is served in a 12-dish meal to honour the 12 apostles spreading food for the soul throughout the world. There are no meat or dairy products on the table a symbol to show respect for the animals. Ukrainians celebrate Christmas based on the Julian calendar, two weeks later than celebrations outlined in the Georgian calendar. Youll often hear the words Khrystos rodyvsia during the season, which translates to Christ is born as the traditional greeting. Christmas on January 7 is a centuries old tradition based on the old Julian Calendar that is celebrated by both Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches.

Instead of glittering ornaments and tinsel, some Ukrainian Christmas trees are covered with artificial spiders and cobwebs. According to the local folklore, there was a poor woman who could not afford to decorate their Christmas tree. But the next morning, her children woke up to see the tree covered with webs and when the first light of Christmas morning touched the web threads, they turned into gold and silver and the family was never left for wanting again. Hence, it is believed that seeing a spider web on Christmas morning brings luck.

Happy Holidays
from the students and staff of Springside School
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The last day of school is Dec. 20th with classes resuming Jan. 6th

A/C service Alignment service Brake service Clutch service Computer diagnostics and repair Cooling systems Electrical systems Engine rebuild Fuel systems Shocks and struts Suspension service Transmission service Tune-ups and maintenance SGI Inspection station NAPA Auto Care Center

Seasons Greetings from the Mayor, Council and staff of the town of Springside

We would like to wish our customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for your patronage.
As 2013 draws to a close we would like to extend our sincere wishes for a Blessed Christmas Season. May your New Year bring good health, peace and prosperity.

Life is But a Stopping Place

-Author Unknown Life is but a stopping place, A pause in whats to be. A resting place along the road, To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay... Our destination is a place Far greater than we know. For some the journeys quicker For some the journeys slow. And when the journey finally ends, Well claim a great reward And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord.

United Church of Canada

Theodore/Springside Pastoral Charge

Sun. Dec. 8th, Second Sunday of AdventTheodore Worship 9:30 am., Springside Worship 11;00 am. Warren Crossman will be leading Worship

Thurs. Dec. 12th-Theodore Health Centre service

2:30 pm.

Sun. Dec. 15th-Third Sunday of AdventTheodore Worship 9:30 am. Family Christmas featuring Signs of Christmas. Sausage on a bun, coffee and cake to follow.

Sun. Dec. 22nd. -Fourth Sunday of Advent

Theodore Worship 9:30 am. Springside WorshipChristmas Candle lighting service at 8:00 pm.

Marjorie (Chandler) Gerrard Sept.9, 1921-Nov. 11, 2013

Tues. Dec. 24th Theodore Christmas Eve Candle

lighting Service 8:00 pm.

Dec. 29th- No Services

Writer, Henri J. M. Nouwen once said, The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing . . . not healing . . . not curing . . . that is a friend who cares. Many times we see the families that we serve are surrounded by those kinds of friends, who show their support during the holiday season. However, when the New Year rolls in, often times those supportive friends feel their work is done. To get us all through that January slump, we at Christies Funeral Home would like to invite you and your family to:

A New Year Service to Continue on our Journey Toward Healing

Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. The Chapel of Christies Funeral Home, Yorkton, Saskatchewan This non-denominational service will offer words of comfort, music and suggestions for continuing your journey of grief as you begin a New Year. Following the service, everyone will be invited to share refreshments in the Gunn Reception Room at Christies Funeral Home. Our invitation is extended to you, your family, friends and anyone you feel could benefit from this service. If you have any questions regarding this gathering, please feel free to call Kathy at (306) 782-2312.

Farmers Almanac Weather Predictions

DECEMBER 2013 8th-11th. Turning stormy, heavy snow through Prairies. 12th-15th. Fair and colder. 16th-19th. Wet from Rocky Mountains through Prairies, followed by clearing. 20th- 23rd. Fair skies, becoming squally from Rockies. 24th-27th. Heavy snowup to 30 centimetresthrough the Prairies for Christmas and Boxing Day. 28th-31st. Fair skies, then unsettled; snow from the Rockies. JANUARY 2014 1st-3rd. Showers, then much colder. 4th-7th. Snow showers, fog. 8th-11th. Big storm to West and South brings a hefty dose of snow, mixed with sleet, rain. 12th-15th. Deep storm emerging out of the Gulf of Mexico only gives the region a glancing blow; frigid Arctic air pours south. 16th-19th. Generally fair, turning noticeably milder. 20th- 23rd. Cold, clear. 24th-27th. Colder temperatures develop, gradually shift east. 28th-31st. Remaining very cold, dry. FEBRUARY 2014 1st-3rd. Heavy mountain snows west of Continental Divide. Continued very cold Rockies, Prairies. 4th-7th. Temperatures moderate across Rockies, Prairies. Rain, snow: very light Rockies. 8th-11th. Very cold Rockies slowly spreading to east. 12th-15th. Cold weather spreads. 16th-19th. Unseasonably cold continues for Family Day in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Louis Riel Day in Manitoba. 20th-23rd. Clear, milder west of Continental Divide. Very cold weather over Prairies. 24th-28th. Rain, snow spreads east into the Prairies. MARCH 2014 1st-3rd. Storm center over Prairies brings blizzard danger. Very snowy, cold Rockies. 4th-7th. Another storm brings rapid changes in temperatures, precipitation. 8th-11th. Very cold air over Rockies. 12th-15th. Rain, snow covers large areas of Rockies, Prairies.

16th-19th. Early spring storm over Saskatchewan brings heavy snow.

Mark Your Calendar

December 2013 8th Springside Stop and Shop 11-5 at the Rink 9th Whitesand Wildlife horn measuring 7 pm at the hall 12th Seniors Christmas supper at Drop in Ctr. 15th Baptist Church Sunday School Concert 6:30 pm 18th Christmas lights judging 19th School concert 12:45 and 7:00 pm. 20th last day of classes at Springside School 24th Christmas Eve Services; x x x 6:00 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church 6:30 pm. Springside Baptist Church 8:00 pm. Theodore /Springside United Church ( Service in Theodore only.)

25th Christmas Day 31st New Years Eve Family Skate January 2013 6th back to school 13th- Duck Dynasty Sausage Night at Springside Baptist Church 7:30 pm. February 2013 No scheduled events have been reported March 2013 2nd. Sprinside Skating Club Carnival 2:00 pm at the rink 22nd Whitesand Wildlife Federation Awards Good Spirit Golf Resort

Snowgusta Mini Golf (spoonful.com)

Set up a course where players putt across frosty greens and the ever changing conditions ice, slush, blizzards keep it exciting. Use a rubber ball and hockey sticks or a broom to sink aces like the pros. What You Will Need: Old margarine containers scissors Spray bottles felt or garbage bags Green food coloring tape Various obstacles wooden dowels or sticks How to make it: Sink a margarine container in the snow and stomp down an area around it and make it even with container (hard packed snow holds colour better then fluffy snow) Mix water and green food colouring in a spray bottle, than spray the mixture on the packed snow. Once the green is set, add wacky obstacles like hula hoops sunk halfway in the snow, a toboggan upside down, a tunnel through the bottom of a snow man. Get creative! To make a flag, cut a triangle from felt or garbage bag and tape it to the wooden dowel or stick Happy golfing!

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The Pet Corner

Rainbow Bridge
-Margaret Ann Irving
I did not compose this, it was given to me as a gift many years ago, but this is too good to not share so this is this issues contribution from Fur Fettish Farm, the author is unknown. I am sure we, the true animal lovers hope this is true. Rainbow Bridge will need a traffic light when I arrive if it is.

Winter Protection for your Outdoor Dog

A warm kennel or doghouse, preferably in a southfacing or sunny area, is vital for an outdoor dog. Face the entrance away from prevailing winds or drafts. In an area that's particularly windy in the winter, build an Lshaped entrance to the kennel. The kennel should be well insulated and the floor should be elevated several inches off the ground. A dog will hold body heat inside the kennel if extra bedding, such as hardwood shavings (not pine or cedar) or straw, is provided. Old rugs or blankets should not be used for bedding -- a dog will track in moisture on his feet that can turn to ice. Heavy fabric or pieces of carpet attached to the top of the kennel's entrance will cut down on drafts (beware of protruding nails or hooks). Throwing an old blanket over the top will increase the insulation factor. The kennel's roof should be slanted or angled so that rain and snow will not collect there. A doghouse should be big enough for your dog to stand and turn around in, but snug enough to help hold in body heat. At least weekly, check the inside of the kennel for damp bedding mold and mildew. (Every dog faces increased risk of respiratory and skin infections in the winter.) Cut ventilation slits in the kennel walls to help get rid of mold and mildew.

Rainbow Bridge
-author unknown Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor, those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing, they miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but then the day comes when suddenly one stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent, the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of you pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross over Rainbow Bridge together......

Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them. John Grogan, Marley and Me

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Preventing Frostbite and Frostnip

Frostbite can attack when temperatures are below freezing. Wind and humidity can shorten the time it takes for frostbite to occur. Follow these recommendations to prevent frostbite and frostnip for yourself and your children:
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Do not go outside in very cold weather after a recent bath or shower. Wear warm clothing and dress in layers. Layer 1 wear clothes that will keep moisture away from the skin. Thermal underwear, moisturereducing winter sportswear, cotton socks and mitten and glove liners are good items to use. The first layer, like the other layers, should not be so tight that circulation is impeded. Layer 2 wear loose clothing that is intended to resist dampness and maintain body temperature. Heavy pants, sweaters and sweatshirts are good items for layer two. Layer 3 wear tightly woven moisture-resistant outerwear. Moisture-resistant coats and jackets, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens and boots are good third layer items.

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