Oct. 14 Rosenfeld news 2013

Oct. 14 Rosenfeld news by Tina Wolfe

            The colours of fall seem to be more spectacular this year than in the past. Maybe because I no longer look at the leaves as work, I know I can’t rake this year so the whole picture changes. It’s Thanksgiving Monday and its softly misting and such a good day for napping. It’s going to be a busy week so I need to be prepared.

Community announcement

            The Rosenfeld Fall Supper will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Center. Serving begins at 4:30 and due to the cancellation last year, I suggest you be early.

            A dedication ceremony will take place on the playground that same afternoon. The Parent council has worked hard to raise funds to replace playground equipment which was no longer deemed safe. This has been installed and has now passed all codes. Art and MaryAnn Wiebe will be adding a bench in honour of their daughter Kendall who died a while back. Please stop by and join the community in this dedication.

Condolences

            The Rosenfeld community sends thoughts and prayers to Leah Boutet and her family. Richard Boutet of Altona, formerly of Rosenfeld passed away Monday, Oct. 7 at Eastview Place in Altona. Richard was only 56 but Alzheimer’s disease knows no age. He is survived by his wife Leah, one daughter and two sons. A prayer service was held on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m at the St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church in Morris. A Mass Resurrection was held on Friday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 pm at the same church.

            Richard had a quiet way about him with a ready smile for everyone. He worked at Altona Penner Foods and later IGA for many years as meat manager and will be missed by many of his past customers. I had the pleasure of working first as staff in the meat department then alongside him as deli manager when Penner Foods expanded. We shared much laughter during the ten years I worked there and his name never fails to bring a smile to my face.

Progress report

            I am happy, oh so happy. I managed to get into Mike and Anna’s Honda on Sunday. Dave wheeled me up to the Pilot, I stood up, turned around and slid my bum onto that seat. It felt good. Getting out was easier than getting in and you ask why all the excitement? Well, Gabby is singing in a concert next Sunday and unless I managed to get into this vehicle, I couldn’t go. So next week be prepared for a review of the concert because unless it storms, I’m going.

            I’ve had very good days and some not so good but I think everyone has those so who am I to complain? Mike and Anna, Gabby and Thomas came over Sunday, Oct. 13 bringing Thanksgiving supper. The menu included varenika, baked ham which Mike had basted with honey, saskatoon sauce, schmont fat, jello and mini pies: apple or peach. The word delicious doesn’t do it justice. It was a great day and I have much to be thankful for.

            We continue to have community support with people bringing soup, buns and cinnamon rolls. Dave and I have even hosted people for supper; once we ordered in pizza but the next time Dave cooked chicken and mashed potatoes.

            Going to physio is very tiring but with good results. The left knee bends to a 72 % angle and the right to 112. My goal is a minimum of 115 which is what is needed to ride bike. Anything after that will be a bonus.  I have all winter to meet this goal and am very determined to be on my bike come spring. My stubborn streak is showing.

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