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We’re All In This Together

Ok, here's a "no-brainer" for you--have you been noticing all the negative "attack" ads all over the place. It's truly a shame that the people we elect & hire for our most powerful jobs in the country treat each other the way they do in their respective campaigns. If five and six year ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

At the Wieting on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. John Rex Reeves will be performing. This show ia a tribute to his uncle, the late Jim Reeves on the 50th anniversary of his death.John had a concert at the Wieting last year at the same time. Those that attended enjoyed it very much.Also performing ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for October 3, 2014It was a very chilly night at the Toledo Farmers Market this week. Vendors were there in there coats, gloves, stocking caps and long johns. Ole man winter is heading our way whether we are ready or not. This vendor isn't ready to see ole man winter, with so ...

Will, Yogi & Jesus

Over the years, I've enjoyed reading about many different people and listening to various philosophies about life. The clever wit of Will Rogers has always captivated me and one of my favorites of all time, Yogi Berra, often had a most perfect way of putting things into their proper ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for September 26, 2014The Toledo Farmers Market started with the blow of the whistle this marvelous Friday evening. The crowd was plentiful for the first 45 minutes then it slowly disappeared. But that didn't stop the dedicated vendors that make up this outstanding market.Devin ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

I have more information about the cost of the fine arts series tickets. The package deal cost is $35 for the series of five shows, through the first performance on Oct. 26. After that the cost goes to $40 for the series.The advertising for the John Rex Reeves concert honoring the 50th ...

Words to make you look smarter!!

As many know, this column tackles all sorts of different and yes, even weird subject matter. Sometimes just to give you a little smile or reflecting thought and sometimes to really challenge you with serious issues. But probably for the most part, this column just gives you a nice big yawn and ...

South Tama Counselor’s Corner

Falling Into PlaceOh, how quickly time flies! Here we are approaching the end of the first quarter (only three more to go) and what a busy first quarter it has been. It seems as though the students are back in the swing of things with school work and activities. We have a lot going on here at ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for September 19, 2014What a beautiful fall night for the Toledo Farmers Market. It wasn't even raining. Many enjoyed the harvest of many vendors. The crowd was ready to make their purchases when the whistle blew.Devin had pumpkins, gourds, onions, zucchini, cabbage, green beans, ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

The Wieting Theatre Guild's second Fine arts series will begin this fall. The package deal for the Arts Series is being offered for $35 for five shows and half-price for students.The dates, time of performance and type of programs are listed.1. Oct. 26, 2014- "Guitarist and Flutist - 4 p.m.2. ...