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Merry Christma From The Shedas!!!

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 ...

Why newspapers are the mainstay

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. ...

Dear Santa,

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, ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

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 ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

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 ...

John’s Top Ten Christmas Movies!

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 ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Those of you who don't know too much about me I want to state I was born and raised in Toledo. I have lived in this city and county 82 years. I want to state that I am proud to say this and I'll tell you why. This holiday season showed me that these two communities can get together and do ...

Thanksgiving, 2016

Do you remember that Mary Poppins song, "These are a few of my favorite things.....?" Well, in the same vein of thought, (but without Julie Andrews or me singing), here are a few of my thankful things:I'm thankful.....My gosh, Deb and I just recently celebrated our 42nd Wedding Anniversary. So ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

The Wieting Board of Trustees and the Wieting Theatre Guild are in the final stages of planning for Phase II renovation of the backstage. Plans drawn up are tenative and might be changed.Jim Roan has started informing the public by talking to different groups in our community. Call Jim to book ...

Election’s Over! Now what???

Unless you're a hermit hiding out somewhere in this vast country of ours, you know "what's what and who's who." The first question that heeds your answer is...."Did you vote?" A little over half of registered Americans did not. Can you imagine going into a restaurant, receiving a menu from the ...