May 5

May 5, 2013 Rosenfeld News by Tina Wolfe

            I enjoy a nice chat first thing in the morning so this Tuesday morning was very special. My granddaughter, Amber, called from Germany and we spent the next hour catching up on all the local news. It’s very inexpensive calling overseas from Germany; it would cost us an arm and leg calling from here. We have reversed situations in the world of language, I teach English to German immigrants and she is learning German. It was interesting to learn that once a person has all the paper work done to live in Germany, you are free to travel anywhere in the European Union. Hopping the train or flying to Italy or Turkey is just as common as if we drive or fly to Alberta, BC or Ontario. It gives a whole new perspective about how huge this land of Canada is.

Movie night

            The school gym was filled with families on Friday, May 3 ready to watch a movie and purchase tickets for silent auction items.  Half the floor was covered with mats and soon kids in pajamas carrying blankets and pillows occupied the space. Everyone was offered free popcorn and candy bags were being purchased. After the dolphin movie the auction item tickets were drawn and I’m happy to say I was one of the lucky winners. There were great prizes like lawn chairs, flower pots and hangers, rakes, remote control helicopter, jugs of oil and many gift certificates. Thanks to all the wonderful donations from local businesses. Andrea Friesen, a PTA member, thanked everyone for their  participation and announced that the purchase of new playground equipment will happen in the near future. This movie event brought in a total of $1247.00 which was much appreciated. I would like to thank Parent Council for hosting this fun evening.

Photo contest

All you shutterbugs get out your cameras. Our Portage-Lisgar MP, Candice Bergen has announced a photo contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of her Christmas card which will be sent out all over the riding as well as be displayed on her website.  Please go to her website for the rules and how to submit the photos as everyone is allowed three entries. With having snow until the end of April, it makes this contest a bit easier to find the right subject. All entries must be submitted by Aug. 30, 2013.

Gardening

The greenhouse owners must be very happy that the weather has finally turned warmer. My first seedlings of petunias, tomatoes and peppers are blooming and are patiently waiting to be set out in the garden. The big pots of geraniums which were wintered through in the greenhouse sit in the sunshine in front of the garage. Yes, I know I’ll need to pull them in for night but it just makes spring more real to see the flower pots up front. The greenhouse doors are opened wide every morning to let the sun shine on the racks of seedlings and geranium cuttings.

Photo taken by Tina Wolfe

The Wolfe’s had a surprise visit by a log-eared owl last week. It perched on a tree right in front of the living-room window which resulted in real live TV viewing.