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Touring the Evening Skies

Ah, December. Winter officially arrives on December 21 at 10:48 P.M. Central Standard Time although it already feels an awful lot like winter to me already. For me, the best part of winter is, of course, the day before spring begins! Winter isn't all bad, just mostly bad which means there ...

Growin’ up in Chelsea, I learned….

That life can be a lot simpler if you plow around the stump.A bumble bee is faster than a tractor.Words that really soak into your ears are whispered--not screamed.Meanness doesn't just happen overnight.You should forgive your enemies. It drives them crazy.It doesn't take a very big person to ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting

Don't forget the contata at the Wieting on Sunday, December 13 at 2 and 4 p.m. Admission is free.Ora Mae Bro is director. The program is "Breath of Heaven."Sponsor of this program and decorating of the theatre is by Grace Community Church of Toledo.I would like to thank the Trojan Inn and ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Don't forget the upcoming events for Tama-Toledo in the next few days.Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tama there will be a Christmas contata called "Sing and Rejoice". Directed by Dolores Harris. Accompanists are Dolores Harris and Josh Grimes. A free meal is ...

Three moral issues

For the most part, we all would like to wake up each morning with no real problems on our plates. Alarm clock goes off, jump out of bed, couple cups of coffee, kisses all around to our loved ones and another day has started. Did our team win or lose? How much snow is coming? Get that homework ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

We are having a free movie for you on Sunday, November 29 at 2 p.m. at the Wieting.The movie is Penguins of Madagascar; rated PG, and runs from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.The sponsors of the movie are Trojan Inn restaurant and Wilkerson Hardware of Toledo.Wilkerson Hardware will be having their ...

Happy (Redneck) Thanksgiving to you

On Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving. Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, stuffing and all kinds of salads and desserts will be available. But most importantly-FAMILY! If you're fortunate enough to be included in a family Thanksgiving dinner, you are indeed blest. Take ...

Toledo Farmers Market

The Toledo Farmers Market is over for the season. But this market manager is still thinking and talking "farmers market". On Thursday, Nov, 12, 2015, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Golden Girls monthly potluck. The potluck was delicious with ham balls, a potato, parsnip, and sweet potato ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

On Saturday, December 5th at 5 p.m. Dolores Harris will direct a contata titled "Sing and Rejoice" at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Tama. Chorus members are from the community. Accompanist will be Dolores and Josh Grimes.Following the program a meal will be offered. A free will offering will be ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for October 30, 2015Another year has closed for the Toledo Farmers Market. It was a gorgeous night, a little crisp, but a beautiful night to end the Toledo Farmers Market. Caryn was there with plenty of kettle corn, snack mixes, dehydrated apple slices and jams and jellies. Chuck ...