March 18 2013 Rosenfeld News by Tina Wolfe
Okay, enough already with the snow. It’s Monday morning and southern Manitoba is getting another walloping by Mother Nature. I don’t know if the kids lucked in with a day at home because of Borderland School Division having administration day or if they feel ripped off by not getting a snow day. I had packed up all my quilting fabric and puzzles so I could concentrate on the seeding of flowers and vegetables but, yes there is a big but, I’ve decided to hang up that idea. Out came the fabric and another blanket project. That’s not to say the seeding had stopped; the tiny petunia seeds are popping and so are the minute snapdragons. Every year I’m in awe at those tiny seeds growing into the gorgeous flower plants later in the garden. On thinking back to winters gone by, this really is a normal Manitoba winter but it doesn’t help that the daylight saving days start in March. I expect to spend those extra hours outdoors in the sunshine which this year is only doable if you’re wrapped in absolutely every scarf you own. Are other people just as tired as I am concerning getting dressed which takes up towards 15 minutes to go outdoors?
Flyers update
Rah, rah, the Winkler Flyers won their last two games. It was do or die for the Flyers on Friday, Mar.15 when they played the Winnipeg Blues at the Winkler Arena. They won game 4 by the skin of their teeth pulling off a 4 -3 win. Then Sunday night the game went to the MTS Center and it was an absolute heart stopper. Even though Winkler kept getting penalties the game went into overtime a 1 – 1 tie. With 1:14 left in overtime play and Winkler playing short-handed, Brett Klassen was given a penalty shot and scored sending the Flyers fans into complete hockey heaven with a 2 – 1 win.
The Rosenfeld community sends a big bouquet out to our own Brett Klassen. I’m sure the Klassen family didn’t get much sleep that night.
Book fair
Half of the Rosenfeld School gym was turned into a bookstore on March 12, 13 and 14. Students who had participated in the read-a-thon in February were given an opportunity to shop from a large selection of books. Many parents as well stopped by to browse for a new book for their home library. Who knew that they would be needing reading material so soon after their purchase during these stormy days
Learning fair
The Altona and Area Family Resource Center held a Learning Fair on Thursday, Mar. 14 for all the upcoming kindergarten children. Lisa Gagne, coordinator for the center, had come in the night before and set up play centers in the other half of the gym. Nine parents came to enjoy the crafts and learning centers provided from 9 – 11:30 am. They were encouraged to bring all their children to join in the fun and they received gift bags when leaving. By the smiles on their faces, I’d say that they had enjoyed their morning very much.
Jazz coffee house
Miller Collegiate held their Jazz Coffee House on Monday, Mar. 11 at the Exchange in Altona. The event had been postponed due to a snow day on Mar. 5 and the venue was moved from the school cafeteria to the church. This was a good thing because last year so many people showed up that some were turned away due to lack of seating. The evening began with a song entitled Lemonade which was an upbeat song that went ‘squeeze out the lemon and make lemonade”. Gabby Wolfe who is member in Chamber Choir sang a solo which was followed by the junior jazz band. The pieces varied from swing to a hauntingly beautiful number. The saxophone dominated the song and the notes floated gently through the piece. The senior jazz band took the stage and Erica Heppner soloed in My Funny Valentine. The evening ended with a Ray Charles number entitled “Keep a Knockin’ but You Can’t Come In.”
What a wonderful way to start the week. The event was a fundraiser for the upcoming music tour to Banff.
Next week is spring break and the Easter Holidays so let’s hope the weather settles down for all the traveling that occurs during this time. Happy Easter to all my readers.
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