The Spillway is running over

Walking over the Swinging Bridge or down Richmond street these days you are treated to the babble of the spillway as the waters of Fairy lake flow into the coulee beside our house. This is the second time this fall the spillway has run. When it occurred in September was a nice surprise. But again in November? Now that's a real bonus for those of us who enjoy the lake.

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The Wolseley Karate Club Gets Kicking

Gary and Carlene Grant
prepare to instruct class




Ben Taylor shows his blocking style





On Monday and Wednesday evenings the Dr. Isman Elementary School gymnasium is filled with youngsters, and a smattering of oldsters, learning Karate moves from Sensei Gary and Sempai Carlene Grant. The Grant's moved from Wilkie to Wolseley this fall when Gary took the position of manager at Wolsley's West Central Pelleting Plant. They soon established the Wolseley Karate Club which boasts 35 members. The Grant's passion for Karate is inspiring, so come on out, have fun, and get fit in the process.

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Old Timers Hit The Ice

The Wolseley Ice Kings have been hitting the ice over the past couple of weeks. Long time standouts like Rural Sports Hall of Fame member Dave Edgar and tireless community booster Ed Dureault are major motivators in the Old Timers efforts. And effort it is, as several of the players can make spirited rushes down the ice, but at this early point in the season attempts at real two-way play leaves much to be desired. The Ice Kings have several games are lined up, so if you want to see some hockey, not great hockey, but hockey nonetheless, come on out and cheer the Ice Kings on...they need it.

Promote Wolseley!

I grew up in the town and on a farm north of Wolseley. But, after many years living away I've moved back to this beautiful town with my wife Carla and four children. Our deep appreciation for the history and character of Wolseley combined with my maternal and paternal ancestoral links to the town made the move a logical choice for us. And Carla, who was raised in Ituna, shares my love for the lake and the wonderful buildings in Wolseley and we have been blessed with one of the character houses as our home.

But to just live here and enjoy the lake and the buildings is not enough. We want to see Wolseley, grow, prosper, and deify the trend of a struggling rural town.
And that is why we have started this blogsite. We intend on making this a forum to promote Wolseley.

We will post up-to-date information about Wolseley. We will publish photos and write about concerns and social issues important to citizens of Wolseley. And we will sell advertising space and links to businesses interested in promoting their goods and services to our readers.

So be sure to make The Wolseley Town and Country News one of your favorite places. And we'd be happy to send you notifications of updates to the blog so you're always tuned in to the happenings around town. Our website is www.wolseley.blogspot.com and our email is wolseleytowncountry@hotmail.com.

We'd love to hear from you and look forward to working together to promote Wolseley!