July 3, 2014

Isn't this weather something? The storm that went through on Sunday was like a winter blizzard with wind whipping the rain in big sheets of water against houses. We have been extremely lucky with only a few power glitches but much of the rest of the province is dealing with flooded basements. Without hydro the sump pumps don't work and the results are devastating. I'm so glad that we weren't camping but safe and sound in our house. Considering the amount of water sitting in ditches and yards, the mosquito situation is quite tolerable to this point. Who knows what I'll write next week.

Yearend celebrations
Rosenfeld students held a farewell program for the Grade6 class on Thursday, June 26. They will begin the new school year in fall at Parkside Junior High in Altona. Choirs sang and Mrs. Kathy Schroeder, Grade 6 teacher, with tissue in hand, said a fond farewell to each student. Mr. Jason Pilkington, principal, handed each student their certificate, congratulated them and wished them well.
School is back in session on Wednesday, Sept.3 Have a great summer.

Graduation
W.C. Miller Collegiate held their graduation ceremony on June 26 at 2 p.m. Former Rosenfeld School students graduating were: Ashton Cornelson, Kevin Derksen, Erik Dick, Erica Heppner (honour roll and citizenship), Delicia Dyck (honour roll), Nathan Smith (honour roll), Irvin Banman,  Crystal Hiebert (honour roll), Scott Sawatzky and Anthony Penner. Delicia Dyck, Erica Heppner, and Nathan Smith also received scholarships. Congratulations from the Rosenfeld community go to all the students.

Progress report
After the rains we've had I may just have to learn how to run, from the mosquitoes that is. I have progressed to the point where I can manage with a cane in the house but I'm still too shaky outside and use the walker. We've invested in a car which is easier to get into than the truck and I've managed to go grocery shopping with Dave. My ankles are not painful as long as I don't overdo it and keep the walking in short spurts. My back is another story and in the words of my belated friend Mrs. Lang, "My back is killing me." But I've been told that this too shall pass. It may just take a couple of years. I'm hoping for a reprieve for the Friesen gathering which is scheduled for July 26. I missed the one last year and really would like to see my Uncle Abe and Aunt Anna.
For the time being I guess I'll have to start the 2,000 piece puzzle that has been stashed for a couple of years. With the rain and all, there's not much I can do outside. The strawberries need picking but we're not about to get stuck in the mud so the robins will be able to enjoy a fruit salad.
We're covering the Saskatoon bushes with a huge net and hope to get some of those for pie.