Monday, Sept. 17 began a dull dreary day perfect for inside chores. Then early afternoon the sun came out and dried what little moisture we had received. I had hoped that I had run the hose for the last time last week but more rain is in the forecast and that is a good thing. The perennial beds received a topping of wood chips last week to conserve any moisture so the plants will grow in spring. Right now the ground has big, monster cracks and really could use a week of soft rain.
The end of the gardening season has definitely come. I tried to store a few tomatoes but had to freeze them, they just weren’t staying fresh. A small pail of apples and a few melons is all that’s left for fresh eating. Mike and Anna gave us a beautiful, big watermelon from their garden and I must say that it is the sweetest one we’ve eaten all summer. The long hot summer was good for the melon and pumpkin crop. I have a feeling that there will be a lot of Jack-O-Lanterns out this year.
School news
The Back to School barbeque was held Thursday, Sept. 13 and was very well attended. The Main Street was lined with vehicles with the overflow parked on the truck parking lot on the west side of the street. Many stayed to chat while the kids played on the playground. Thanks to parent council and staff for the great evening.
Rob Fleming, the physed instructor, has started up the student running club. It will take place morning recess 10:35 – 10 55, Tuesdays and Thursdays for five weeks. Runners who attend the first nine runs are invited to take part in the fun run – the tenth run. He encourages ongoing participation once the students have signed up.
No sooner has school started and the entertainment begins. Greg Wood of Morden, a magician, will be at the school on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 9:00 a.m.
The students and staff will again hold a Terry Fox Run on Thursday, Sept.27 at 2:35 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to run with their children.
Fall supper update
There will be no Fall Supper in Rosenfeld this year due to unforeseen circumstances. The organizers plan to keep up the annual supper for next year.
New author
Our niece, Katherena Vermette was thrilled with the turnout for her reading of her recently published paperback book of poetry entitled North End Love Songs. A reading and book signing launch was held at McNally Robinson on Wednesday, Sept.12. The place was packed and extra chairs needed to be set up. Kate told the crowd that “it’s about growing up in Winnipeg’s North End, being a girl, the weird world and all the crazy things that happen to us.” The paperback hit the top five bestsellers fiction list at the store for the week of September 9. Congratulations, Kate, we’re very proud of your accomplishment.
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