Oct. 2, 2014

     That old cliché, if you don't like the weather, wait a minute, sure is true in Manitoba. In 24 hours we went from 90 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. From shorts to long pants and jackets and the body system is in shock as to what happened.
     Our garden has been emptied of vegetables and Dave has taken the tractor to it and mowed and mulched every plant. The tilling will need to wait due to the rain we've been having; big clumps would be the result if he attempted it now. The picked green tomatoes are ripening in the greenhouse and the dahlias and gladiola bulbs are drying; ready for the next year. The summer savory is hanging from the ceiling and all the geraniums have been repotted to be used again next year. I'd say, let the snow fly, except many farmers wouldn't want to hear that.

Eisbrenner wedding

     The Eisbrenner family farm near Rosenfeld was the scene of another wedding on Saturday, Sept. 6. Terry and Gladys Eisbrenner were busy this summer preparing the yard for the nuptials of their daughter Chantal Eisbrenner who exchanged vows with her love, Friedrich Reyis. The wedding colours were blue, orange and purple and the supper was catered by Danny's Whole Hog. The couple has made Winnipeg their home. Best wishes to the families.

Councillors

     The Rhineland municipal elections, well, we didn't need to vote. The LUD of Rosenfeld councillors came in by acclimation as follows: Sean Winter, Ron Schellenberg and Henry Janz. Laurie Schroeder stepped down after many years as one of the councillors. For Ward 5 no one ran against Jake Hoeppner and for reave, Dan Wiebe also got in by acclamation.

School trustees

     The former trustee, Mike Wolfe, stepped down on the Borderland School Division and Albert Klassen of the Dominion City area now represents Ward 5. I'm not sure how that all works with Albert not of this area but let's hope he listens to the concerns of the residents. It's been reported that he had the backing of many local residents so congratulations, Albert.

Baby news

     The Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Center was a scene of activity on Sunday, Sept. 28. Sharla and Amanda Wiebe hosted a baby shower for their new niece, Abigail Kendall. Abigail was born on July 1 weighing in at 7 lbs 7.6 oz and when stretched reached 19.5 inches. Tanya and Joe Wiebe of Morris are proud first time parents. Maternal grandparents are Art and Mary Ann Wiebe of Rosenfeld and paternal grandparents ore Larry and Bertha Wiebe of Altona. Great- grandmother Betty Wiebe resides in Morden. Best wishes to the families from the Rosenfeld community.

School update

     The Altona and Area Family Resource Center will again offer the Stay and Play program at Rosenfeld School. It's a free drop-in program for families with children (participating ages 0 - 5). It will run every Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. beginning Oct. 9. A variety of activities are offered for the morning: playing, singing, reading books, making crafts and a snack.

Progress report

     I have a steady supply of books, puzzles and quilt ideas to get me through the winter. I have a feeling that I will not be going back to work any time soon. The left ankle just doesn't like walking on concrete even though I have very good shoes. This is a reality I have come to accept and I'll just have to change direction and enjoy the view. I hope everyone takes time to enjoy this cooler weather even the farmers who must be disappointed they can't be on the fields.