Carlyle Observer

After a light rain Saturday night the Moose Mountain Marathon was up bright and early on Sunday, Aug. 12, ready to run. The fourth annual event included participants from across Canada and it was the first year for an international runner to attend.

A total of 82 calls for the week of Aug.3 through Aug.9 came to the Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP. Issues regarding mental health issues are not reported. Calls began on Aug. 3 with a message on the answering machine, reporting an erratic driver.

A couple of days ago I breathed a big sigh then headed out for a therapeutic massage. Every muscle in my back and shoulders ached but it was finished. The book was written.

Dancing on Broadway is a dream many performers have; one that ten dancers from Laurel's School of Dance based in Moosomin had the opportunity to take part in including Jaida Shutz of Carlyle.

The view of others to the traditional ways are quickly changing. That is particularly true in the way people see human association with animals. We saw most poignantly with the seal hunt.

Once upon a time my Dad did something really stupid. My Mom chewed him out; he apologized, they made up. From time to time my mom mentions what he did.

This week my friend told me to watch a YouTube video, which the Government of Canada has made. It's really a commercial made about the War of 1812 showing Harper and his Conservatives determination to instill a great military history in Canadians.

Wednesday Aug. 8 was a little different than most Wednesday afternoons at the Rusty Relics Museum. As soon as you got anywhere near the building the smell of farm was filling your nostrils.

I admit it, I do have one addiction. No I am not an alcoholic or a gambler; I am simply addicted to texting. At one point or another, the count of texts I was sending started to seem like nothing.

On Sunday, Aug. 12, there was a celebration honouring Saskairie's 40th Anniversary. Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. approximately 40 people of all ages attended the celebrations. At 2:30 p.m.