Carlyle Observer

A recent protest of about 50 frustrated ranchers at the Saskatchewan legislature stood out for a couple of reasons.

The Pee Wee Cougars were "tournamenting" again last weekend. They finished second in their pool and ended up winning the B Side Final in a one day tournament in Estevan. In the first game, against Estevan Sanjel, the Cougars came out strong.

A young couple moved into a new neighbourhood. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her neighbour hanging the wash outside. "That laundry is not very clean," she said. "She doesn't know how to wash correctly.

Last Thursday, during the noon hour, the staff and students had an opportunity to play volleyball against each other and against a team made up of EMT and RCMP members. All the school's volleyball players formed mixed teams to compete.

Over the years, calendars featuring firefighters have become popular stocking stuffers. Filled with men wearing some or all of their firefighting gear, the calendars are often put together to raise money for one cause or another.

The Wawota-based business, Front Porch Interiors, took a step up in the world recently when the store moved to its new, built-to-order location.

I was driving home very late at night in a blinding snowstorm when I noticed it. My car was on a upgrade and the engine began to labour. Then cough and grunt and moan. All of a sudden my motor began to sound like a truck engine.

Well, Wade Bell's 10 & under Carlyle team was in Estevan this past weekend for the Atom tourney. It was a bright and early start. The team was on the ice for an 8 o'clock game Saturday morning against the Weyburn Blues.

It's difficult to lose a loved one, so we have to do our best to keep them alive in memory.

For us, one of the joys of the 2010 holiday season will be to watch the festivities through the eyes of Lucy. Lucy Christina, our newest grandchild, will be nine months old on the last day of December.