The weather has definitely taken a turn toward fall. The wind has a chill in it and many people are dealing with the blues along with aches in places where you normally don't think of having pain. Dave and I were going to take in the Morden Corn and Apple Festival's parade last Saturday but not if it meant sitting in a cold drizzle. We went for breakfast at Del Rios in Winkler instead. I was a bit disappointed; I didn't get to attend one parade this summer. Too many other activities popped up and choices had to be made.
The tomatoes are slowly ripening but the cucumbers are producing by the five gallon pail full. The grandkid's chickens are enjoying the ones that are as big as zucchini. Our corn didn't produce much; it stood in water too long this spring but Mike and Anna shored and some was delivered freezer ready in zip-lock bags. Who can ask for a nicer gift?
Community news
The LUD of Rosenfeld received $60,000 of gas tax revenue funding from the Rhineland Municipality this year. With an added budget of $20,000 from the Rosenfeld village, a sidewalk project has begun. Initially this was to go into a walking trail but the Main Street sidewalk was in much need of repair and it was agreed upon by the RM and village that the sidewalk would be the chosen project. The bid from three business partners; Henry Friesen Construction, Henry Peters Concrete and JBF Concrete was accepted and the first section of work has been completed. Future plans include paving the entire length of the sidewalk all the way to the south end of the village and north to Oliver Street. This would allow residents to stay on the safe path instead of on the road.
Municipal elections will be held this fall and the nomination papers for reeve and councillor are available at the RM office. Along with those positions, the LUD of Rosenfeld has three committee members chairs to fill. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 16. If you have time and are interested in representing the community, please step forward.
Progress report
Summer has been a very good healing time for me. At times it's frustrating that I can't run but it has put a totally new perspective on life. Flowers bloom and gardens grow even though I can't pull all the weeds. I've come a long way in a year; the body is absolutely amazing in its capability to re-grow and heal. In the near future I'll be riding bike again but this time it will have three wheels instead of two; the order has been placed. The day the bike arrives will be one of those memorable moments which will go into my journal. I have had many good memories throughout this ordeal and continue to have fantastic support from friends and family. It's been a year of learning and patience for Dave and me and it's amazing to find how priorities change.
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