Carlyle Observer

The supposedly darkest day in the history of the world - Dec. 21, 2012, the day according to the Mayan calendar that the world will end - is fast approaching, but negativity in sports was all the rage on one particular day in late November.

Recently a new community event has been introduced to Stoughton. An Acquired Brain Injury Family/Partner/Caregiver Support Group has been established.

Remember your loved ones this Christmas Season. The Palliative Care Committee, serving the communities of Arcola, Carlyle, Kisbey & Manor, helps to supply equipment and provide support for clients who face serious health issues.

As a Fire Chief in southeast Saskatchewan and during an early morning callout on the morning of November 28, I experienced not only the lives of my firefighters at risk too many times in a single call, but all people on the highway.

Unlike today's maintained highways, the road to Bethlehem from The East probably was paved more with dung than asphalt. Assuming that's true, then watching where one walked was a strategic consideration.

Each year Santa Claus does a tour to various places around the world where he takes the time to listen to children's wishes for the holiday season and to take a photo with them. It can be a very exciting time for children being able to meet Santa.

The Cornerstone Theatre group came together for Dickens to put on a Christmas musical. This production of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was put together by Samantha Twietmeyer.

On Wednesday, Nov. 28, MLA for Saskatoon Massey Place and NDP health critic Cam Broten questioned the Minister of Health about the reduction in hours at the Kipling Memorial Health Centre.

Statistics Canada happened to catch me in a telephone survey Monday, December 3 about health care in our province. The survey set me to thinking about our health care. Although one may be well, occasionally doctors and nurses are needed.

The Carlyle Cougars travelled to Whitewood on Saturday, November 24. We played awesome and kept the game close. The Cougars tried their best, but were unable to come up with the win.