Carlyle Observer

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An active member of the community for many years wants to be part of Carlyle town council for the upcoming term. Nicole Currie is one of seven candidates for the Nov. 9 vote; six will be elected as councillors.

John Brownlee and his wife, who was born and raised in Carlyle, have lived in the community for the last 20 years. They raised their four children in the town as well.

Golfing is a special experience for those who love this sport.

We often hear people talk about particular songs as being part of the soundtrack of their lives. They could be songs associated with meeting the love of their life or ones popular when they were reaching a milestone.

The 2020 Remembrance Day service will be quite different from the usual program, which under normal circumstances would be held in the Carlyle Elementary School. This year, due to COVID-19, the service will be held at the cenotaph.

A prosperous little town less than 10 minutes west of Carlyle, Arcola has been noted for the specialty businesses it has acquired over the years and The Hungry Moose Café & Bakery can be added to that list with their official opening on Oct. 27.

Carlyle Home Hardware helping other businesses is definitely a story to be shared. Nancy Matthewson explained the conversation with her daughter Katie Gavelin about not having the Homespun Craft Show and Sale this year.

This past week we had a new postmistress at the Alida Post Office – she is filling in for Linda Akins, who is recuperating from surgery. Here’s to a speedy recovery Linda.

Jack Croft, grandson of Morley and Joan Hamilton, who live in England, has been named to the U18S Academy Coaching Staff. Jack played soccer with the Keighley Albion Jrs.