Carlyle Observer

There’s little to compare with the pleasure of spending time with family and friends you love and these past few days have provided perfect examples of that.

Emma Julia Yanyu May 1, 1929 – July 26, 2017 Emma was born on May 1, 1929 in Bekevar district to Joseph and Esther Szackacs. She was raised on the farm with her brother Peter. On Oct. 3, 1949 she married the love of her life, our dad, Frank Yanyu.

Traditional English and German Christmas carols reflect on Mary: For in this rose contained was / Heaven and earth in little space.

Apex Volleyball Academy hosted a volleyball camp in Arcola on Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, where 43 camp goers participated from grade 7-12 in different sessions focused on a variety of skills.

Locals and visitors alike came together in Carlyle as the community celebrated Canada 150 at its second annual Carlyle Fun Dayz, Saturday, Aug. 19. “We're thrilled that Carlyle Fun Dayz is back for a second year,” says organizer Jenn Sedor.

Darren and Barb Swanson can help cure your clutter via their new business, Carlyle Self Storage, located on Hwy 9 South.

The Southside Slammers are a Bantam 16UA Provincial Girls Softball team that was formed in January 2017 with players from Estevan, Weyburn, Oxbow, Alameda, Arcola and Balgonie.

Arcola's third annual Street Dance & Slow Pitch Tournament will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26, rain or shine, says organizer Cheryl Bell. “It's a great event and a great community fundraiser,” says Bell.

(With references to Brandon Sun’s July 29 article, “Brain cancer battle 'overwhelming’”) Wawota native Janelle Lamontagne – now of Brandon, MB – daughter of Karlene and Eugene Krupa – is a 29-year-old speech-language pathologist.

Carlyle Town Council held its regular bi-weekly meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Carlyle Civic Centre. Council's next meeting will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Civic Centre.