Carlyle Observer

Arcola Daycare, a non-profit organization in Arcola, is getting ready for their main fundraiser of the year. "Spring Fling" will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prairie Place in Arcola.

People throughout the world observed World Water Day on March 22nd. This initiative, started in 1992 by the United Nations, is a day set aside to acknowledge the value of water and the need to conserve the valuable resource.

Monday, March 21st, was to be the start of a new season in Carlyle. The spring equinox, which occurred late Sunday evening, ensured the beginning of warmer weather.

Manor School held Jump Rope for Heart Friday, March 18. A total of 45 students raised $3,816.65 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

To the surprise of almost no one, and to the desire of even fewer, we are headed to a federal election May 2.

The weekly RCMP report is prepared with the assistance of the Carlyle RCMP. Issues involving the Mental Health Act, among others, are not reported. The report this week covers the period of March 19 - March 25. The detachment assisted with 45 calls.

The Southeast Kodiaks team consists of players from many communities in the Souteast corner. The team was formed by coaches Chad Levesque, Darryl Davis and Curtis Douglas.

In just two weeks, Cornerstone Theatre Inc. will take the stage for the production of "Exit the Body," a play set in New England in 1961.

Last week I submitted the argument that Spring really wasn't far away. This I did in spite of knowing that blowing snow, cold and generally "sick of winter" blues affected most of my reading audience.

Story:With construction starting for the Western Star Inn, Carlyle will experience an increase in available accommodations in the future. Building and development permits have been approved for a 64-unit structure.