I want to devote this weeks column to two local businesses who donate in one way or another to help with the running of the theatre.The State Bank of Toledo has started to donate the popcorn sacks we use for the movie. They also donate the napkins, pens and writing pads.The workers at Lincoln ...

The other day, a sports station was showing some recent highlights but then they showed several highlights of ball games from the late fifties and early sixties. Wow, what a wake up call! As I watched these old highlights, my mind wandered (it often does), to those good old days. Hmmmm, were ...

Market Report for September 14, 2018It was another fabulous night at the Toledo Farmers' Market. There was plenty of vendors, plenty of customers, and plenty of beautiful weather on this fabulous Friday night.Kristi had done a lot of baking; her tables were full of twisty, kolaches, rolicky, ...

I thought of a couple more events that I participated in at the community building over the years.I am a descendant of Henry Sylvester Dixon of Tama County. For at least 15 years we had our annual Dixon reunion held at the community building. We also had the local photographer Ernie Sevde take ...

"This is another fine mess you've gotten me into, Ollie," Laurel laments to his comedy duo friend, Oliver Hardy. My feelings exactly one evening recently. Have you ever been in a social situation in which you didn't want to be there, there was no reason for you being there and basically there ...

Market Report for September 7It was another Toledo Farmers Market down for the 2018 year. There is still plenty of produce, bakery, and other items available to your shopping needs. With only 7 weeks left get those calendars marked for Friday nights from 5-7 p.m. on the east side of the ...

Dear Parents,As your children are beginning a brand new school year, here are a few thoughts that I'm sure everyone already does, but this column had to be filled with something. Here are some words of advice for all parents and grandparents to help your sons and daughters to become the very ...

Market Report for September 1, 2018It was another Friday night for the Toledo Farmers' Market and 8 more weeks to go. Time is running out to make those purchases. Be sure to get out to the Toledo Farmers' Market from 5-7 p.m. on Fridays to make your fall purchases.Kristi brought cucumbers, ...

With the children back in school I do hope you are driving with care and watch for them!I believe the movies will running like they are supposed to. A new schedule should be out soon.Anyway - -"See ya at the Wieting_ _ _"

Hard to believe that summer is waving us good-bye. I've played my share of golf this year and am not at all done playing for the season but I've taken my share of mulligans. Baseball is winding up its' long season, and football is just beginning. AND SCHOOL IS IN FULL SWING.Last Sunday in ...