If the birds took advantage of the wind the past week, it would have taken them south, no problem. My broom corn display has spent more time on its side than standing up in the big vases. But the leaves, well that’s the good thing about wind. The leaves get to go on a trip which makes for less work. Last Saturday morning we experienced our first serious frost with -3.This has definitely increased the colours from green to yellows, oranges and reds. I’ve biking around and taking pictures but it’s hard to capture the real thing. My greenhouse is packed full of flowers that I want to over winter: geraniums, potato vines, dusty miller, a black petunia and ice plants. I’m already planning next year’s flower boxes. I’ve been covering the fall display every night so I haven’t lost any pumpkins or gourds yet. All the flower bed ornaments have been put away for another year; just the swing needs packing away and then on to the Christmas decorations.
Get well wishes
Herman and Helen Kuhl made a trip into Winnipeg last weekend to visit a former Rosenfelder. Margery (Schellenberg) Friesen recently had knee surgery and was slowly recuperating. She appreciated the visit from her past neighbours. The community wishes her a speedy recovery.
Birthday wishes
The driveway was lined with vehicles at the home of Percy and Gail Shimonek’s on Saturday, Sept. 22. The guests arrived with salads, gifts and cards for the celebration of Percy’s 65th birthday. It was a cool evening but a huge fire pit was piled high with logs and the garage provided inside seating for many. The supper was outstanding featuring pork loin, perogies, chili, salads and snacking items. A huge birthday cake was brought out and after an enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday, Percy cut the cake and everyone was served. It was a great evening and a reminder of all the good times we’ve had with them over the years. May you have many more birthdays Percy.
Correction
Last week I wrote a blurb concerning the new development taking place in Rosenfeld. I called it MP Development but it should have read M3 Properties. I’m really glad that my brother doesn’t get to read the Carillon; I’d never live this down. My brother Martin Friesen owns this firm, lives in Vancouver half the year and the rest in Altona. When he comes out in October I’ll do an update on how many lots have been sold.
Facebook
How many of the readers are on Facebook? I have been but removed myself after I began to receive e-mails from total strangers. I can’t believe all the information people put out there for everyone to see especially the photos. People drive around taking pictures and then upload them onto the internet. I’m trying not to get paranoid about this but a person doesn’t know anymore if the car driving by is snapping pictures or not; and it sure is easy with the cell phones nowadays. Where are the privacy laws?
Census Stats
The RM of Rhineland sent out a newsletter with census update for 2011. The population has increased by 248 in the last five years and the curious thing is that there are 87 more males than females. The population under 30 years old is 2,395; between 30 – 60 the number goes down to 1,595 and over 60 the number really dives to 383. The report goes on to state that the average age of a Rhineland resident is 24.9 years old. As the numbers show there definitely will be a need for infrastructure like schools in the future and will there be enough jobs?
Bragging rights
Last week my column contained a story about my niece, Katherena Vermette, who had recently had her first book published and made the top five selling list at McNally Robinson for the week of September 9. It continues to stay in the top five and she is busy doing readings in Winnipeg and is scheduled for one in Kenora.
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