Carlyle Observer

Carlyle Minor Hockey Day was held Jan. 19. A ticket blitz was held for the Carlyle Sports Arena fundraiser on a 2018 Wildcat Sport.

On Jan. 19 FCC did a cheque presentation for the Carlyle Minor Hockey Association for $250.00 for the purchase of safety bumpers to divide the rink in half to help keep the kids safe while playing their games.

By Ken Rolheiser “Getting to heaven is not about Sundays, it’s about Mondays. What we do on Mondays.” Edwin Rolheiser I have faced approximately 1400 Monday morning back to work blues in my working career as a teacher.

fengché Flowers has moved to a new location - 132 Main Street (Observer building). Owner Ché Cormier still offers her beautiful selection of floral arrangements, whether they’re pre-made or made-to-order.

By Shelley Luedtke From the time I was a baby my family would go camping in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. The region boasted all sorts of fruit and vegetable stands and I quickly learned to read the signs advertising available produce.

By Linda Wegner We all know that not all surprises are pleasant; indeed, some are unpleasant and others can be downright tragic. In contrast to those, I want to share some of the lovely surprises I’ve experienced this past week.

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Darren Simons Well, another Christmas and New Years has come and gone. Over the Holidays there was “Room at the Inn” and we had several individuals that spent time with us.

Grades 10-12 Final Exams Final exams for the grade 10-12 students begin on Wed. Jan. 23. On Wed. Jan. 23 grade 10’s have regular classes. At 12:40 PM, on Wed. Jan.

By Ken Rolheiser Yes, I said “Stars” because we are in the business of becoming stars before Christmas ends and Easter begins. As Magi we came to Christmas seeking the New Born King in our lives. We have a task to do before Lent begins.

Submitted by Nicole Currie Friday night, Jan. 11, the Cougars headed to Oxbow to take on the Huskies. It was a battle as each team was grinding it out for the two-point win.