Judy Peters

It's that time of year again - time for the "Singin' in the Grain" concerts that raise money for the Canadian Food Grains Bank.

Organizer Pearl Braun-Dyck tells us that the concerts will be featuring the Steinbach Regional Secondary School Chamber Choir under the direction of Krystal Peters and the Westgate Mennonite Collegiate Concert Choir under the direction of Victor Pankratz.

With fall clean-up in full swing, we are challenged to consider how we look at our list of tasks we need to complete. 

“There are so many people who say that they get peace, they get comfort, and it's fun,” says Carla Hrycyna, host of the Lawn and Garden Journal. “Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of work, but the rewards are worth it and we're dealing with so many things of putting plants in, harvesting, enjoying the harvest.” 

As we get through our list of fall clean-up duties, we are encouraged to appreciate the value in everything we do. 

With fall clean-up in full swing, we are challenged to consider how we look at our list of tasks we need to complete. 

“There are so many people who say that they get peace, they get comfort, and it's fun,” says Carla Hrycyna, host of the Lawn and Garden Journal. “Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of work, but the rewards are worth it and we're dealing with so many things of putting plants in, harvesting, enjoying the harvest.” 

As we get through our list of fall clean-up duties, we are encouraged to appreciate the value in everything we do. 

The calendar indicates the fall season is underway, but it is still warm enough to comfortably tackle some work with outdoor plants. 

Carly Hyrcyna, host of the Lawn and Garden Journal, says this is the right time to plan your fall gardening tasks. 

"Grab your cup of tea or coffee in the morning, go and assess your yard to see where there are areas needing assistance." 

The calendar indicates the fall season is underway, but it is still warm enough to comfortably tackle some work with outdoor plants. 

Carly Hyrcyna, host of the Lawn and Garden Journal, says this is the right time to plan your fall gardening tasks. 

"Grab your cup of tea or coffee in the morning, go and assess your yard to see where there are areas needing assistance."

Two groups are getting some unexpected money, thanks to the hundreds of people who attended the 19th annual Sundown Gymkhana last month. 

The dust has settled, and all the money counted. 

Carla Campbell says the committee decided to give $1,000 to Shevchenko School for outdoor sports programming. 

Some Manitobans are noticing a lot of beetles and moths these days. 

“There are some areas where there are a lot of the Asian lady beetles,” says entomologist John Gavloski with Manitoba Agriculture. “The boxelder bug, it would probably depend on what kind of trees are growing nearby. In areas where there are a lot of maple trees, particularly Manitoba Maple, you’d have more boxelder bugs. 

Some Manitobans are noticing a lot of beetles and moths these days. 

“There are some areas where there are a lot of the Asian lady beetles,” says entomologist John Gavloski with Manitoba Agriculture. “The boxelder bug, it would probably depend on what kind of trees are growing nearby. Areas where there are a lot of maple trees, particularly Manitoba Maple, you’d have more boxelder bugs. 

Summer officially ends with warm, rainy, and hazy conditions before the sunshine returns to welcome the beginning of fall. 

But Natalie Hasell with Environment Canada and Climate Change says that while some models indicate a dry weekend ahead, other models are showing something different. 

While the small family farm seems to be a thing of the past, the Germain Family Farm near Tolstoi continues to be self-staining and operated by family members 125 years since it was established. 

A special event took place over the weekend to recognize the Heritage Farm in the Rural Municipality of Franklin.