Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, is here. I’m afraid the heat has come back though. I really am ready for Fall/ Autumn, whatever you want to call the season that follows summer.
Spring and Fall are awesome times of the year with so many changes taking place. The leaves will be turning soon, so it’s about time for some backroad cruising. What is your favorite thing about Fall?
Cups of hot cocoa, bonfires, no need for AC, s’mores, soups, casseroles, leaves changing colors, and the Fall flowers with beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange! Did I miss anything?
Where and by whom was the first practical sewing machine built?
Hello to all in area nursing and assisted living facilities. Hello also to all in area hospitals and rehab centers.
We offer our sympathy to all who lost loved ones this past week. May they all rest in peace.
The book drop off, located outside the Toronto Library building on the west side, has a new look. Drew Hoag took the thing home, cleaned it up, fixed what needed fixing, repainted it and set it back in place on the corner of the building.
A benefit fundraiser was held Saturday for a member of the Toronto Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD). Her and her husband have been members of the TVFD for over 15 years. There was a good turnout for the event.
On Sept. 7, Toronto will be a buzz with activities. There will be biscuits and gravy at the Toronto Senior Center from 7-10 a.m. as well as a “Farm and Art Market” up and down Main Street.
Many people will be on hand to show their goodies. Anything and everything from artwork to zucchini! Mark your calendars and come to town that day for all the fun activities.
The Toronto Booster Club is having a fundraiser for new equipment for the school grounds. If you would like to donate, you may send checks or money orders to them at P.O. Box 1, Toronto, KS 66777, or PayPal: torontobooster [email protected]. If you choose this option, please select the “Friends and Family” option, so fees are not charged for your donation.
Answer: In Massachusetts by Elias Howe, in 1845, but he didn’t receive a patent until 1854. His design was later improved upon by Isaac Merritt Singer, who is incorrectly credited with inventing it.
Did you guess Singer? Don’t feel bad, according to the website where I got this trivia question, only 32% of the people got this answer right.
Quote: “Success always demands a greater effort.” - Winston Churchill
