Every year has its ups and downs and 2016 was no different. Probably for each one of you, there were times of celebration and times of sadness and disappointment. Life is life and whatever happens, we have to decide how we're going to react to it. And when one year ends and another begins, the ...
Our community has suffered a great loss. A business owner, well-known and well-liked, also a former theatre guild member has gone to meet his maker. Yes, I'm talking about Don Musgrave Jr.Don was on the Wieting Theatre Guild many years ago. He was in charge of the projectionists.He was on stage ...
School's finally out for two weeks. Yeaaaa! The snow is falling nicely and we already have about four inches on the ground. There will be some great sledding on Ledvina's hill and probably great skating parties on Zeman's pond. But today it's Christmas Eve. It's just around noon time and Mom ...
As I was leaving Toledo's nursing home I was talking to a former entertainer of the Wieting. He said he still entertains at the area nursing homes.He was telling me about entertaining at Urbandale's nursing home for two former Toledo residents. He asked if I remember Bernice Willer and Darlene ...
The other day I was a-thinking. Yea, I do think every now and then but not too darn much so as to get a headache. But I was thinking, (money being no object), what would I give all of you for Christmas if I could. New cars for everyone came to mind; huge raises for all; the Christmas lights ...
Are you having trouble deciding what to buy for certain people for Christmas? The Wieting has a gift idea that a lot of people young and old would be happy to receive. A gift card to the movies at the Wieting 5 punches (movies) for $12. Our movies cost $3 for regular movies and $4 for 3D ones. ...
Ok, ok, forget the two front teeth. I want a whole lot more than that. Besides, what in the world would I do with two more front teeth? And forget this "I don't believe in Santa" thing either. I believe, I believe, I believe. So please don't forget me again this year. I've been good, ...
My, where did the year 2016 go? It is December now and the Christmas season is upon us.It seems a little early for people to have their homes decorated for the holidays. Do you drive around the twin-cities (Tama and Toledo) and look at their decorations? You should. It has always been one of ...
My, where did the year 2016 go? It is December now and the Christmas season is upon us.It seems a little early for people to have their homes decorated for the holidays. Do you drive around the twin-cities (Tama and Toledo) and look at their decorations? You should. It has always been one of ...
Too early for Christmas stuff? Nope. When you get this column, it will be December and that makes it officially "Christmas Season." I love this time of the year. Love the festive lights all over, the smiles on people's faces, the good cheer and, of course, looking for that right gift for that ...