Carlyle Observer

On May 18, spring seeding began in earnest in the Oxbow area, but farmers weren't the only ones out on the land. Had you visited the recently opened Oxbow Prairie Horizons school that day you would have seen 63 industrious Gr.

Maryfield is normally a quiet little town, but on the morning of May 26, the silence was shattered as emergency vehicle sirens wailed across the area.

Whitebear Education Complex held its third annual inter-school Pow Wow on May 19 with more than 200 people in attendance. People from throughout the area took in a day filled with dancing, drumming, singing, and honouring the aboriginal culture.

I still listen to Mom and Dad and it's not a bad thing Three umpires are talking. The first one says, "I see the pitches coming in, some good, some not so good but I call them as I sees them.

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.