Carlyle Observer

In Defense of Home-Schooling By Lynne Bell A recent study from Canada's Fraser Institute states that more Canadian families are choosing to home-school their children.

Girls’ Group is starting at the high school.

The Arcola Craft Show hosted 62 vendors this year on Saturday, Sept. 19, which was up by 10 vendors from last year.

A decade ago, Harry and Deb Laurent decided to purchase Arcola Building Supply from John McDonald and on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Laurent’s celebrated with a community BBQ hosted at their store. The business first began on Main Street.

I feel like since I talked about religion last week, I should just get all the controversial stuff out of the way and talk a little bit about politics.

Carlyle welcomed large crowds on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, to this year’s 29 th Homespun Craft Show and Sale at the local rink.

Welfare controls: Solution or stigma? Lynne Bell I admit my heart sank a little bit when my dear editor suggested the topic for his week's debate.

Housing Authority The Town of Carlyle is seeking volunteer board members for Carlyle's Housing Authority. Initial appointment terms are three years and subsequent appointments are two-year terms. Meetings are monthly, with a minimal time commitment.

The first time I heard Prelude No. 1 in C Major I was hooked. Of course I didn't know at the time what it was called but I heard a piano player perform this beautiful composition when I was about 8 years old and knew I had to play it.

Last year, Gracie Schutz (now in grade 10), remembers sitting through a presentation at G.F. Kells High School regarding the Me to We program, which is associated with the non-profit group Free The Children.