Carlyle Observer

While the recent trend has been to make compact, crossover SUVs somewhat gentle, GMC deliberately went in the opposite direction with the Canadian-built 2011 Terrain.

Manhattan was not only home to its usual business crew from May 12 to 14, but also home to Model United Nations clubs from throughout the world.

I've never been one for getting involved in politics. I tend to stay out of political discussions because I have neither the interest in the debates nor the knowledge of party philosophies.

Summer vacation is almost here for the young people in our area. Already they are looking forward to those long days without school, without homework, and without the routine that the educational system imposes upon them.

Last week, the grade 7 and 8 classes had the opportunity to attend the Inter-School Pow-wow at Whitebear. The students were treated to an amazing display of dancing and drumming. The students were all very impressed.

Town Council held their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 18. The town of Carlyle has been designated as eligible for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. Letters were to be mailed out to Carlyle community members on May 20.

For farmers who have grown to despise the Canadian Wheat Board, the election of a federal Conservative majority is the best news in decades.

We become too easily desensitized to news of natural disasters. After all, they are inevitable and even the most sensational stories of crime, neglect or ineptitude have become all too commonplace.

The Arcola Family Health Clinic celebrated its first anniversary on May 17. The clinic is owned by a corporation formed by eight neighbouring towns and rural municipalities, and provides essential services to the community and its surrounding area.

Last week, I had an interesting phone call. It was someone from Internet Security Management and he was phoning on behalf of Microsoft.