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Proverbs, Old Sayings, Truisms…

Do you remember the old Art Linkletter Show? He had a segment every so often, "Kids Say The Darnest Things" and not too long ago, I came across a few old, yet well known proverbs, that were presented to a class of third-graders. The teacher presented each student with the first half of the ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting

Our next event at the Wieting is the Camp Creamery school. The youngsters will be at the theatre learning the words, music, movement , make-up and everything involved with putting on a production. They do all this in just 5 days. Wow!This starts on Monday, July 25th. Then on Saturday, July 30 ...

The rewards of writing a column

I've been writing "The Way I See It" for several years now and it's been a lot of fun. Because of it, I have met many of you through phone calls, emails and even regular letters. I have reconnected with old friends, classmates and also have met new friends. Emails from Colorado, Virginia, ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for July 1, 2016Large crowd, beautiful night what more could the Toledo Farmers' Market ask for? Kristi had her table full of delicious bakery and red raspberries. Some of the items she had were kolaches, pies, breads, rolls, rolicky, bars, including million dollar bars. Vernon ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting

A special showing of the documentary "Unbranded" will take place at the Wieting on Wednesday July 6th. A free will donation is appreciated.This documentary is a film about four men driving 16 wild horses 3,000 miles from Mexico to Canada.Following the showing there will be a question and answer ...

Toledo Farmers Market

It was a pleasant night for the Toledo Farmers' Market. There were 15 vendors at this market and a very nice crowd. Kristi had plenty of delicious bakeries, bars, cookies, breads, rolls, kolaches, rolicky, breads, pies and red and black raspberries. Vernon and Wilma brought eggs. Darold brought ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting

The Stoplight Festival posters are now on display in the business places. Check it out.I should have the listing of "dunkers" for the dunk tank in next week's column. Brian and the other committee members are lining these people up.Don't forget the bands for the festival. A type for ...

Things I have learned

Ya know, after inhaling & exhaling for some sixty-four years, you'd think a guy would have learned some things along the way. Haruumph! And I have. And whether you like it or not, I'm gonna share them with you. And maybe, just maybe, you might take a moment of your precious time, ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for June 17, 2016Another successful Toledo Farmers' Market was held on this Friday night. There were 19 vendors with plenty to sell. Kristi had her delicious bakery, rolls, pies, cookies, twisty's, kolaches, rolicky and crisp's. Vernon and Wilma had eggs in the shade. Cindy was ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting

I went fishin' last week and I didn't catch any. How do you make that worm stay on the hook? I finally used duct tape! It worked! The fish kept spitting the worm and hook out though. Oh well, let's move on to another subject.On Sunday July 24 we will run the movie "The Legend of Tarzan" in 2-D. ...