March 24

March 24, 2013 Rosenfeld News by Tina Wolfe

            The weather seems to be the topic on most people’s minds as we continually wonder when the warmer temperatures will arrive. Last week after the dump of snow hit southern Manitoba and much of both the Dakotas an update was given as to flooding. Fargo announced that their city had begun making sandbags which translates into high water on the Red River. I did a bit of googling and many spots in North Dakota have snow amounts matching 1997 and we all know what happened that year. Water, Water everywhere and the #75 was closed for a month or more.

            The only ones not complaining are the kids, bless their little hearts. Our local outdoor skating rink is still being used and I can’t remember it ever keeping ice past spring day. With it staying light so late in the evening, the big lights only go on around 8:00 and it feels strange that the kids skate in the evening when it’s still daylight.

            Highways Department came out a while back and hauled snow out of the ditches on Main Street. It appeared as though the village was ready for spring runoff but now there is more snow and higher snow banks than there was previously. The snow budget must be reaching an empty pocket soon.

Flyer update

            The Winkler Flyers hockey season has come to an end. They lost 1 – 0 to the Winnipeg Blues in game 6 when the Blues scored in the last ten minutes of the game. The Flyers put up a strong fight but it was not to be. Now the Blues take on the Steinbach Pistons.

Maroons update

            Russ and Gladys Klassen have been very busy following their youngest son, Brett, playing for the Winkler Flyers and now can concentrate attending the Maroons playoff games. Angus their oldest son has been driving out from Winnipeg to play with the Altona Maroons team. Angus Klassen is #14 in this season’s scoring leaders in the SEMHL. The Maroons are playing the seasons finals against the Warren Mercs. The Altona Arena was packed with fans on Mar. 21 for game 3 and the fans were not disappointed. The Maroons won 6 – 3 leading 3 games to 0 in the finals. They play game 4 in Warren on Tuesday, 26.

Community update

            The annual Soup and Pie supper hosted by the Rosenfeld Parent Council will be held at the Good Neighbour Center on Thursday, Apr.18. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the homemade soups, buns and pies.

School update

            No sooner is the Stay and Play program over for the season and Rock and Read begins at the school. Nina Kehler is the facilitator and Tina Wolfe and Neta Penner will provide child care. All parents with children who will be attending kindergarten in the fall are invited to participate. Please call our friendly secretary, Gladys Klassen at the school for more information concerning days. This program is provided by the Altona and Area Family Resource Center.

Talent show

            Some of the most fun things happen at the spur of the moment and that’s what happened to me on the morning of Friday, Mar.22. I received an e-mail from Gladys Klassen, school secretary, that the students were presenting a talent show at noon recess. Would I be interested in attending? Hey, count me in. I arrived at 12:30 sharp and first up on stage was a group of five girls who not only sang but also performed a nicely coordinated dance routine. This was followed by dancing duos Amelia Dueck and Taya Friesen and then by Kenton Dyck and Gage Mathieu who put on quite the rapper moves. We were entertained by comic, Justin Bubbly, who juggled balloons, Gabby Wiebe who did the Monster Mash and Jennifer Wall played the violin. To end the lunch hour entertainment, two magicians, Abby Schellenberg and Alex Wiebe presented the Jo Magic Show. These girls must have practiced for quite some time; they even had students come up on stage to be part of their tricks.

            All the students deserve a huge loud round of applause; firstly for the ones having the courage to go up onto the stage to perform and secondly for the audience for giving them encouragement once up there. It was a great way to spend the lunch hour.

            I know many people in Rosenfeld celebrating birthdays in March. So my question to you is this, “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?”