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To All Our Mothers

Mothers are kinda special, don't you think? They're usually not too big or tough but they scare away all the monsters and boogeymen that crept into our bedrooms when we were little. The opened the closet door and "shooed' them out. They had just the right words to say when you had a bad day at ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Would you like to honor an STC graduate of 2014? How about putting the photo and information about them on the screen at the Wieting?You will have three nights showing during a weekend for $25. If this is something you might be interested in doing contact Michelle Evans at 641-751-0775 or email ...

Toledo Farmers Market

The Toledo Farmers Market started with the blow of the whistle and 10 anxious vendors ready to sell. Those vendors that were so glad to meet and greet their customers were Kristi, Devin and her little guy, Darold, Ginger, Dawn, Sheryl, Lester and Thea, Vernon and Wilma, the Kubik family, and ...

I’ve finally done-did it

As many of you are well aware by now, (since I've been whining so much), I had a total knee replacement back in the beginning of March. To go along with the surgery, physical terrorpy, I mean therapy has to take place to begin getting the new knee working correctly. It's painful but valuable ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

The STC Seniors Honors Exhibit will take place at the Wieting on Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m.The category events the seniors participated in that made them eligible were: Fall musical/Spring play; marching band/concert band; concert choir;art classes; journalism yearbook; dance; individual/large ...

Answers for John Sheda’s Sunday column

ANSWERS:1. 19642. Star Trek3. Woodstock4. Dennis Weaver5. Richard Nixon6. Mission Impossible7. Mr. Whipple8. Alan Shepherd (Yuri Gagarin)9. Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush #1, Clinton, Bush #2, Obama10. Camel, Tareyton, Virginia Slims, Winston

How well do you know “The Good Old Days?”

Growing up in the 50's and 60's was a great era, wasn't it? Rainy days playing Monopoly, trading baseball cards or just playin' in the rain was always fun. Remember playing "jacks?" How about drawing something on your "Etch-a-Sketch?" Trying to figure out "The Twist" wasn't easy and the girls ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

This week I am going to inform you about Camp Creamery. This is a week long theatre camp for children 7 and up. Registration is a first come first served (up to 60 actors) and everyone who signs up will be cast in the show. This camp is designed to give children the unique opportunity to work ...

Jeremy, Mrs. Miller & The Empty Egg

Jeremy was 12 years old and still in the second grade. He was born with a twisted body and a slow mind, but an infectious smile. In the fall of the year when school started, Jeremy had his difficulties. He would squirm in his seat, sometimes drool and often make grunting noises. However at ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

The Seniors Honor Exhibit will be Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at the Wieting. The Seniors have not been picked to receive tis priviledge yet to demonstrate their talents to the public yet. It is in the process now.Our fine arts series continues with event #2. The Iowa Brass Quintet si performing at ...