Carlyle Observer

During the winter in Canada the sport of golf is often far from many people's minds, but local golfer Jay James (grade 10) of Arcola and son to Randy and Laurie is currently preparing himself mentally for a tournament in Ft.

I suppose in general terms technology has been the greatest change in our world over the last quarter century. I just think back over the last 25 years in my little slice of reality and am amazed by the changes.

National and award winning blues artist Kat Danser will be kicking off her 17 date Canadian blues tour at the Happy Nun Café in Forget, SK on Feb. 21st.

I read a humorous snippet on the subject of fear. Seems a member of a parachute regiment was seated beside a young office who appeared pale and shaken.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP received 41 calls between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6. 911 calls A call came in from Arcola which was determined to be a misdial. The detachment was contacted by the caller and confirmed that there was no problem.

Personally I can't see the appeal of smoking. I understand many people do it, people in my family do, but I can't understand why. I like to be polite and considerate, but I have addressed things in ways I'm not proud of.

Congratulations to Mr. Birch and his wife Christina on the birth of their baby boy, Hunter! The junior curlers had a great season! We hosted and entered 3 teams in the Tim Horton's 14U Youth Spiel.

On Tuesday February 6th the Kipling Royals travelled to Carlyle for a regular league game. Chase Robertson hit the ice skating, focused on the puck he wasted no time taking it from the opposition and leaving it their net.

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, Wawota Parkland School welcomed a group of performers promoting bilingualism across Canada. Sponsored by Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Wawota chapter, and the national CPF program, "O Canada!" was a hit in Wawota.

Last year Wawota hosted a Relay for Life which was hugely successful bringing in 335 participants including 30 teams. Overall the night brought in $141,084.29 for the Canadian Cancer Society.