August 20, 2012 Rosenfeld News by Tina Wolfe

            It’s a wonderful sunny morning as I sit down to write the column. The forecast for the week is hot, hot and hot but the nights cool off and the windows are wide open. Many farmers are baling this year so it makes for less smoky nights and is much appreciated. The leaves on our big old cottonwood have begun falling and the scent of autumn is here. We did get rain last week which was a plant saver as even some of the perennials were beginning to show stress. Many farmers, who have combined wheat, barley, oats and canola, have already worked their fields and are waiting to begin harvesting their beans. It’s almost as if we’ve missed the month of August and have gone straight into September.

Plum Fest

            The Plum Coulee festival may not be the biggest but it sure is fun. The committee plans something for all ages but attendance wise it appears that the parade and the dance tent is probably the most popular. The weather was great, even the rain went around so the events flowed right along. One of the bands playing on Saturday night was none other than Jordon St. Cyr from Niverville. Sunday wrapped up with a band doing a Johnny Cash tribute for a large toe tapping audience. The committee deserves a pat on the back for a job well done.

Afternoon in the park

            The children of John and Betty Warkentin hosted an anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 19 at the Altona Park. Due to some family members being gone the weekend of the actual anniversary date, August 11, the gathering was scheduled a week later. Approximately 30 family members helped John and Betty celebrate their 50 years of marriage. Everyone enjoyed the meal catered by Danny’s Whole Hog which of course included barbecued pork, beans, coleslaw, Caesar salad and buns after which coffee and cake followed. The Rosenfeld community would like to wish John and Betty, former residents of Rosenfeld, a happy anniversary.