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Commercial taxation mitigated in this year's budget

The Town of Carlyle held their second meeting of the month on Wednesday, April 23, where they discussed numerous topics surrounding the community. The next council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 7.
Southeast Cornerstone appoints new director of education

Southeast Cornerstone appoints new director of education

The Board of Education of the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division has appointed Lynn Little to the position of Director of Education, with duties to commence on August 1.
Wawota's Fourth Annual Walk for the Cure

Wawota's Fourth Annual Walk for the Cure

On Friday, April 25, a group of women came together to walk through Wawota to raise awareness for Huntington Disease (HD) with a Fourth Annual Walk for the Cure.
Rebekahs of Kisbey celebrate 100 years

Rebekahs of Kisbey celebrate 100 years

The ladies of the Fern Rebekah Lodge #33 are known as a distinguished group and that was never more apparent than on Saturday, April 26 when organization celebrated their 100th anniversary.

Carlyle Community School

Pink Day was held on Thursday, May 1st. The purpose of "Pink Day" is to raise an awareness of bullying and the effects it may have on our students.
Family Fun Circus coming to Arcola on May 6

Family Fun Circus coming to Arcola on May 6

As the ringmaster directs the acts in the circus, the crowd gasps as the daredevil risks his life or is awestruck in the feats of the contortionist.

Gordon F. Kells High School Cougar Corner

GFK - Recycle for Education Finalist: This month the SLT has been focusing on conservation. Ms. Broberg and her crew have done a great job reminding us that even as individuals, we have an important role to play in reducing, re-using, and recycling.
Chemical safety at Grade 3 Safety Day

Chemical safety at Grade 3 Safety Day

Bob King teaches Grade 3 students from St. Michael School about the dangers of chemicals and how to properly handle them to prevent disasters.
Survivors' retreat sets another stage for upcoming Relay for Life

Survivors' retreat sets another stage for upcoming Relay for Life

About 40 cancer survivors and a few friends and family members who continue to provide support and care, gathered in the Taylorton Room at Days Inn on Saturday for a special survivors' retreat.

Tuttle soaks up Boston Marathon experience

From the staging area to the start line was about three-quarters of a mile. "You're walking with your other runners shoulder to shoulder for almost a mile. You see this sea of people going down this hill, and then it turns," said Ward Tuttle.