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Market Report for May 18, 2018Finally the weather was wonderful for the Toledo Farmers' Market. With the smell of kettle corn in the air, customers lined up at their favorite vendor's tables waiting for the sound of the whistle to start the market. The Back Yonder Boys were playing some music ...

This Monday, May 28, amidst the family reunions, picnics, ball games, parades and burgers galore, let's also celebrate "Memorial Day." A day to remember the men and women who gave their lives so that we can enjoy those hot dogs and hamburgers in relative peace, safety and security. More than ...

I thought I wouldn't have anything to write about since we are closed for renovation. I changed my mind.The Wieting backstage scene is now void of almost everything. The stairs on the south wall that went up to a dressing room have been taken down. Also the stairs in the east wall that went to ...

In 1969 I graduated from South Tama High School. Maybe you've heard of it. It was a great school to be a part of and I'm sure it still is, if not even better. Way back then we used note books and writing utensils, not computers, ipads and the such. We actually had to take hand-written notes, ...

Market Report for May 11, 2018It was a chilly, drizzly kind of night for the Toledo Farmers' Market. Tonight was the night for the annual Mothers' Day flower planting. Thanks to all the kids that came out and planted a flower for their mother. Thanks to the vendors who was busy getting their ...

Wake up call!!! This Sunday is Mother's Day. You still have time to plan something special for that favorite lady of yours. Don't have to thank me for the gentle reminder. Just your endearing adulation is good enough for me. Today I send out a "heavenly" Mother's Day tribute to my Mom-Sue ...

Market Report for May 4, 2018It was a fabulous night for the Toledo Farmers' Market. Everyone was happy to be back. There were plenty of items to purchase.Kristi had her tables full of rolicky, kolaches, twisty, cinnamon and pecan rolls, pies, crisp's, bars, coffee cake, and cookies.Cindy had ...

Things are happening much faster than we realized. The theatre is closed for Phase II part of the renovation. We are sorry about not letting everyone know, but we just got word ourselves. I guess the sooner we close the sooner we can get reopened.See you on July 23 and"See ya at the Wieting_ _ _"

Getting old is a relative phenomenon. When I was in my twenty's, I figured hitting forty was old, quite old. However once I got to 40, it didn't seem old at all, but 60 sure did. However, once I reached sixty, again, it didn't seem to be old at all. Well, maybe a little, but heck, even 70 ...