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Christmas break FUN in Wolseley

The Christmas school break is time for kids to enjoy the great outdoors.

This year the tobogganing hill in our yard has been buzzing with action. In fact, I even rigged up a flood light so the children can experiance the thrills of tobogganing into the evening hours. The hill by the firehall is a little higher and it has also proved to be a popular spot as well.

The Taylor's Christmas Caroling PARTY

On the evening of December 23rd we held our annual Christmas Caroling party. After assembling at our home friends and family headed out to the Lakeside home then north on Richmond and Sherbrooke Streets. At the Home we simply wandered through the halls singing. We got a chance to chat with residents Arnold McQuoid, Eldon Platt and many others who seemed to appreciate the joy we wanted to spread. As we continued through our neighborhood we greeted people on the doorsteps, sang a few songs, wished them a Merry Christmas!

St. James United Church CHOIR

The Choir leads the community singing that wonderful carol "Joy To The World"!

Dr. Isman Elementary School Choir at CANTATA

Christmas Cantata

The St. James United Church choir headlined the annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday. This talented group entertained the crowd with the production of "Bethlehem Joy" and wrapped up by leading the entire crowd singing carols.

Under the direction of Carla Taylor and Sandy Taylor the Dr. Isman Elementary school choir thrilled the crowd.

The children's rendition of "Go Tell It On The Mountain" was energetic, exuberant and chock full of jingling bells and a variety of percussion instruments.
This concert was extremely important for the choir as 100% of the offering, which was over $450 was graciously donated to the music program at the elementary school.

As it has been for 100 years the old church provided a beautiful venue for the production.

ROCKY Bishop back to Louisiana

Former Wolseley resident Rocky Bishop is living the true meaning of Christmas. He and his family are travelling to Louisiana to carry out the work of his ministry Simple Missions http://simplemissions.com//.
Rocky has travelled to Louisiana several times since hurricane Katrina ravaged the gulf coast. The Bishop family's willingness to help those in need is amazing and a true testimony to their desire to put their faith in action!

Lions Club Sponsors SANTA Night

Santa arrived in Wolsleley last Thursday just in time to get requests from local boys and girls before his annual world tour.

This year the venue for the event was the Lakeside Nursing Home and there were many positive comments about the change.

Another addition was the Dr. Isman Elementary School Choir blessing the crowd in song. It was wonderful to see longtime Wolseley residents who now live at Lakeside, like Arnold and Isabel McQuoid, and Daisley Anderson (Tubman) singing along with the children of the town.

The evening wrapped with some refreshments and very popular hay rides with Ray Churchman and Brooke Mercer guiding thier teams of horses around the lake.

SPORTSPLEX busy

The Wolseley Sportsplex was hockey central this weekend. On Saturday an Atom age tournament hosted by a Regina league had the parking lot full and the waiting room busy from the early morning hours until evening. IThe Wolseley/Glenavon/Montmartre team won the tournament.

On Sunday Minor hockey day began with the Pre-Novice's entertaining everyone with their antics. And the day closed out with a great Pee Wee game as Wolseley/Glenavon/Montmartre won a hard fought battle over Cupar.

DEER season

A familiar site around Wolseley these days is a pick-up trucks filled with men in bright orange suits. In fact last Saturday the Ellisboro road was a almost crowded ( about four trucks :)) with hunters all cruising slowly looking for deer.

I had just bagged a substantial buck north of Ellisboro so my season had ended.

Moose are often being spotted in the area and when my Dad and I rounded a bush north of the valley near Mac Bishop's farm we had our encounter. A nice cow was just sauntering along which allowed me a opportunity to take an albeit bad photo of the great animal.

School Band strikes a Christmas CHORD

Under the direction of Sherry Schoepp the school band programs from Balcarres, Lemberg, Neudorf, Grenfell and Wolseley combined to entertian family and friends. The concerts were held in Lemberg and Grenfell and a wonderful selection of Christmas tunes were delivered with enthusiasum.
Sherry does a fantasitc job of teaching music to the children and it great to see the results when she brings them all together for special events like these.

MINOR Hockey Day Saturday December 10th

This coming Saturday will see a steady flow of parents and relatives through the doors of the Wolseley Sportsplex. The event is the Annual Wolseley Minor Hockey day.
The Snowflakes Pre-Novice team kick the day off at 11:00am with Novice, Atom and Pee Wee games to follow. The Bantam team is in the process of arranging a game to round out the day.

Winter WEATHER

Winter is definately here! -28 C last night, the wind blowing and the sky snowing this morning. And as I shot some video my hands were frezzing after only a minute or so.

A HOCKEY Blog

Take a moment and check out my new Blog, http://wolseleyhockey.blogspot.com/

Canadian Geese on Fairly Lake

Wolseley GIRLS, Sing, Dance and Act in Broadview

The S.E. Sask. Assoc. for Culture, Recreation and Sport organized a fantastic Saskatchewan Express facilitated all-day workshop in Broadview on Saturday. Voice, dance and acting instructors spent the day teaching techniques and putting together a small show. Wolseley figured prominently as Regan Mercer, Erin Parker, Jordyn Parker, Emmalyne Brook, Sierra Taylor Cassidy Ker, Zoe Tittle, Maya Tittle and Emma Taylor all participated.

Ellisboro Artisans Sale and Show a SUCCESS

The Ellisboro Artisans show and sale was well attended and from all reports sales were brisk. Carla and I bought a wonderful Juli Tittle painting and a stunning Laurie Edgar photograph.
It is trulay amazing to see how many talented people live in this area. The painters have diverse styles and thereby appeal to a wide range of people. The photographers seem to be able to capture the essence of small town and country life through their camera lens.
Make sure to stop by The Gallery in Wolseley to see some of the great works of art. Contact Kit Taylor (698-2838) or Myrna and Slater Tubman (698-2364) for more information.