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Fore!!

It's been a long, cruel, harsh winter but finally the golfers are out in a fury. The "old geezers" tee it up a couple of times a week, usually making fools of themselves, (ah, me included). The courses all look great and the fun times have once again commenced. Last week, a fellow golfer and I ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Our last performance in the Fine Art Series is a piano recital by Dr. Alan Huckleberry, a professor of music at the University of Iowa.The recital is to take place Saturday, June 14, at 1 p.m. at the Wieting.On Friday, June 13, he will be having a Masters class pertianing to piano.See ya' at ...

Touring the Evening Skies

June begins and ends with a beautiful slender crescent moon hovering near Jupiter as if to greet and then say goodbye to the King of the planets for those who like to observe the stars and planets in the evening. Jupiter is high in the west as the month begins and shines brightly even though ...

A trip down memory lane

As everyone knows we celebrated Memorial Day just a short time back. Officially, it's a time to remember all those who died in the Armed Forces but it's also a time to remember all of our loved ones who have left us. Many of us make that annual pilgrimage to the various cemeteries to decorate ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for May 30thAnother good night at the Toledo Farmers Market, nine vendors had their tables full of items to sell. Red Earth Gardens was there with their roadside stand full of bedding plants. Darold had salad greens, kale, mustard, radishes, spinach and turnip greens. Chuck and ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

I am back to work now. I visited the cemeteries and celebrated my birthday.Our Thursday movie will start this week; June 5. This is in addition to the regular Friday thru Sunday run. The Thursday movie will run thru Labor Day weekend. Come and enjoy.If you haven't signed up your child for Camp ...

Dear Graduate,

Well, you finally made it. Do you remember your first day of Kindergarten? Probably not but your folks do. Tears flowed from their eyes as they took your picture. You had on your new school clothes, that brand new back pack and you were ready to face the world. Seems like eons ago and that ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for May 23rd.We weren't sure how this market would turn out, with it being Memorial weekend and all. That didn't stop the customers from lining up at the tables of their favorite vendor. Kristi was there with her delicious bakery kolaches, rolicky, cookies, breads, pies, and ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting

There isn't too much going on this week so I'm taking this time off. I'm going to the cemeteries to decorate graves and then I'll celebrate my birthday.Everyone have a safe holiday. I'll return next week."See ya at the Wieting _ _ _".

Memorial Day- Reflection of Honor, Sacrifice & Duty

For many Americans, Memorial Day means sales, cookouts, picnics, parades and family get-togethers. For others, perhaps it's an empty seat at the picnic table. Someone's dear loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom's we all enjoy today. So, while you're enjoying the steaks, brats, ...