This coming Sunday, (me thinks), March 20 will be the first day of spring. We've enjoyed (or not), the prelude to spring with Daylight Saving Time and now we're ready for spring. But before we get there, here are some interesting tidbits about one on the top four seasons of the year:Spring is ...
Did you go to "The Fez concert? I understand it was wonderful. You get your money's worth. They played from 7-10:30 p.m. The theatre was close to being full.Don't forget the next Fine Arts Series is Sunday, April3 at 2 p.m. at the Wieting. It is called "Dancers and Company."Also remember ...
As many of you know, this column is here to keep you informed and up-to-date on just about any and every thing. It's my job and my responsibility and I certainly don't take it lightly--Haruumph! This week we tackle the subject of "Daylight Saving Time." First off, just so no one looks foolish, ...
The Wieting Theatre Guild will have their annual meeting at the Toledo Library on Thursday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m.The yearly report by the Guild treasurer will be presented. She will answer any questions about the report. The chairman of the Guild will tell about last year's happenings at the ...
Two weeks ago, my wife and I attended a funeral of a six month old baby girl. Her name was Brittany Rose. On the funeral leaflet that shared all her pertinent information were also copies of her beautiful footprints and hand prints. Brittany Rose weighed .62 pounds and measured eight inches ...
The next event at the Wieting will take place Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The group is called :The Fez" The show is a tribute to "Steely Dan". One of the performers is a local man. Jeremiah Murphy.This is our Fine Arts series and to buy a ticket the cost is: adults $12 and students $6. Doors ...
Today, we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense.Common Sense lived a long life, but died from heart failure at the brink of the Millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his ...
Now, this column is not going to be easy for many of you. It's not exactly tough love stuff but it's something, that's for sure. Before I begin, let me state two indisputable facts; Deb, (the wife), and I love each other very very much and we have experienced about 44 years of celebrating ...
Next week we have two events taking place at the Wieting. On Thursday, February 18th the PEO of Toledo is having a fundraiser for Phase II of the Wieting. They are sponsoring the opera "Cinderella" an Opera Iowa production. The opera starts at 7 p.m. and ticket are on sale at the door.Also on ...
Well, here we are-the middle winter in Iowa. The Iowa Caucus is over, (aren't we all glad about that?), and now the Super Bowl is behind us. What now?I remember those long cold winters back in the 50's and 60's. Don't you? There has to be global warming for sure, because those winters in ...