In today’s column:
- National Weather Service: Western Washington - Week At A Glance
- Toledo School District: New Toledo High School
- Good News Monday: Gov’t Re-Opened Through 02.15.2019
- FDA: Ongoing Updates On Valsartan, ARB Medicines
- FDA: Recalls - Gold Medal Flour, Thrive Market Nut Butters
- WA State Governor: Inslee Declares Public Health Emergency - Measles
- WA State ATG: Lu La Roe Lawsuit Asserts Deceptive Marketing
- ARTrails: 1st Annual Spring Art Show In March
- Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
- Today: Toledo Historical Society Meets
- Tuesday: Ukulele Lessons
- Toledo High School Sports: January/February 2019
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Image credit Joh Jones
Mike and Sam from Advanced Signs installing the new Interpretive sign at the water tower. Project was funded by the Toledo Historical Society and a Washington State grant.
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Mike and Sam from Advanced Signs installing the new Interpretive sign at the water tower. Project was funded by the Toledo Historical Society and a Washington State grant.
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Image credit National Weather Service
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Toledo School District: 2 Hour ACT Late Start Today
New Toledo High School: New blog posts regarding the New Toledo High School. Remember to "follow" to be alerted to new information. https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Toledo School District: Save The Dates - Special Board Meetings
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Toledo School District: 2 Hour ACT Late Start Today
New Toledo High School: New blog posts regarding the New Toledo High School. Remember to "follow" to be alerted to new information. https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Toledo School District: Save The Dates - Special Board Meetings
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TES PTO: Ballots Are Out
Ballots are out. Toledo Schools have a replacement levy on the ballot. Please take a minute to learn about what you are voting for. It is important to know that the district has actually reduced the cost of this levy! Last year you paid $2.17 per $1,000 of assessed value and this proposed levy is only $1.50 per $1,000. That means with the bond passing and this levy you will only pay 8 cents more per $1,000 of assessed value!!! What a deal for a new school and levy!!
We appreciate your YES vote!
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Good News Monday:
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USDA: Secretary Perdue Statement on Reopening the Federal Government
Secretary Perdue Statement on Reopening the Federal Government
Press Release
(Washington, D.C., January 25, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government:
“President Trump’s announcement of the reopening of the federal government is welcome news, as it will bring thousands of our employees back to work and return us to our mission of providing our customers with the services they rely upon.
Complete News Release link here.
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FDA: Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research on the FDA’s ongoing investigation into valsartan and ARB class impurities and the agency’s steps to address the root causes of the safety issues
For Immediate Release
January 25, 2019
Statement
Last summer, the FDA learned and reported that some generic versions of the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medicines contain nitrosamine impurities that don’t meet the agency’s safety standards...
We will continue to keep the public updated via our website of all products being recalled. We’ve also posted lists of valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan products affected by the recalls. We’ll continue to update these lists as new information develops...
Full statement here.
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FDA: Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
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FoodSafetyNews.com: Letter From The Editor
Food safety’s haphazard structure may have helped during shutdown
If you had a nickel for every study recommending consolidation of all federal food safety agencies into a single independent entity, you would have a lot of nickels.
Food safety’s current structure sure isn’t pretty and almost no one says it’s the organization they’d design if doing it from scratch today.
During the partial government shutdown, the White House resubmitted the nomination of Dr. Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety. It is the highest food safety job in the federal government, and our beautiful politicians with all their bipartisan skill have managed to let the job go vacant for more than five years...
Full story here.
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Washington State Governor: Inslee declares local public health emergency after identifying outbreak of measles - January 25, 2019
Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency today in all counties in response to more than two dozen confirmed cases of measles in our state.
“Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that can be fatal in small children,” Inslee stated in his proclamation. “The existence of 26 confirmed cases in the state of Washington creates an extreme public health risk that may quickly spread to other counties.”
A current statewide case count for the measles outbreak is available on DOH’s website and will be updated daily. As of yesterday, there are 25 confirmed cases in Clark County and one confirmed case in King County. You can find additional details on exposure sites on the Public Health — Seattle & King County and Clark County Public Health websites.
Full proclamation here.
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Washington State ATG: AG Ferguson sues LuLaRoe over pyramid scheme
Jan 25 2019
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a lawsuit against multi-level marketing business LuLaRoe and several of its “home office” executives, alleging that the company’s former bonus structure constituted a pyramid scheme. The lawsuit also asserts that LuLaRoe’s claims regarding sustainability, profitability and inventory refunds are unfair and deceptive.
Click here to read the full news release...
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WSU Forestry Extension - Southwest shared:
We need signatures to get this plate made! Proceeds will go towards the Washington Tree Farm Program, a great organization that has done a lot of good for landowners in WA.
TES PTO: Ballots Are Out
Ballots are out. Toledo Schools have a replacement levy on the ballot. Please take a minute to learn about what you are voting for. It is important to know that the district has actually reduced the cost of this levy! Last year you paid $2.17 per $1,000 of assessed value and this proposed levy is only $1.50 per $1,000. That means with the bond passing and this levy you will only pay 8 cents more per $1,000 of assessed value!!! What a deal for a new school and levy!!
We appreciate your YES vote!
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Good News Monday:
- Gov’t Reopened Through February 15
- We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it
- How a retired couple found lottery odds in their favor
- How a Yoga Teacher is Saving First Responders Across America From Depression – With Downward Dog
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USDA: Secretary Perdue Statement on Reopening the Federal Government
Secretary Perdue Statement on Reopening the Federal Government
Press Release
(Washington, D.C., January 25, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government:
“President Trump’s announcement of the reopening of the federal government is welcome news, as it will bring thousands of our employees back to work and return us to our mission of providing our customers with the services they rely upon.
Complete News Release link here.
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FDA: Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research on the FDA’s ongoing investigation into valsartan and ARB class impurities and the agency’s steps to address the root causes of the safety issues
For Immediate Release
January 25, 2019
Statement
Last summer, the FDA learned and reported that some generic versions of the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medicines contain nitrosamine impurities that don’t meet the agency’s safety standards...
We will continue to keep the public updated via our website of all products being recalled. We’ve also posted lists of valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan products affected by the recalls. We’ll continue to update these lists as new information develops...
Full statement here.
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FDA: Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
- General Mills Recalls Five Pound Bags of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour
- Recall of Thrive Market Nut Butters Due to Potential Health Risk
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FoodSafetyNews.com: Letter From The Editor
Food safety’s haphazard structure may have helped during shutdown
If you had a nickel for every study recommending consolidation of all federal food safety agencies into a single independent entity, you would have a lot of nickels.
Food safety’s current structure sure isn’t pretty and almost no one says it’s the organization they’d design if doing it from scratch today.
During the partial government shutdown, the White House resubmitted the nomination of Dr. Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety. It is the highest food safety job in the federal government, and our beautiful politicians with all their bipartisan skill have managed to let the job go vacant for more than five years...
Full story here.
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Washington State Governor: Inslee declares local public health emergency after identifying outbreak of measles - January 25, 2019
Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency today in all counties in response to more than two dozen confirmed cases of measles in our state.
“Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that can be fatal in small children,” Inslee stated in his proclamation. “The existence of 26 confirmed cases in the state of Washington creates an extreme public health risk that may quickly spread to other counties.”
A current statewide case count for the measles outbreak is available on DOH’s website and will be updated daily. As of yesterday, there are 25 confirmed cases in Clark County and one confirmed case in King County. You can find additional details on exposure sites on the Public Health — Seattle & King County and Clark County Public Health websites.
Full proclamation here.
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Washington State ATG: AG Ferguson sues LuLaRoe over pyramid scheme
Jan 25 2019
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a lawsuit against multi-level marketing business LuLaRoe and several of its “home office” executives, alleging that the company’s former bonus structure constituted a pyramid scheme. The lawsuit also asserts that LuLaRoe’s claims regarding sustainability, profitability and inventory refunds are unfair and deceptive.
Click here to read the full news release...
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WSU Forestry Extension - Southwest shared:
We need signatures to get this plate made! Proceeds will go towards the Washington Tree Farm Program, a great organization that has done a lot of good for landowners in WA.
LICENSE TO SUPPORT HEALTHY FORESTLAND STREAMS AND SALMON HABITAT
*Note: This is just a signature. No obligation to purchase.
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ARTrails of SWW:
*Note: This is just a signature. No obligation to purchase.
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ARTrails of SWW:
Save the dates and spread the word of this new event :)
Still time to jury in for the show :)
http://www.artrailsofsww.org/
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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility shared:
You can load up wood chips - we will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Still time to jury in for the show :)
http://www.artrailsofsww.org/
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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility shared:
You can load up wood chips - we will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Image credit Lewis County Solid Waste Utility
Rick Sparks with Jan Mustard Sparks at the Lewis County Transfer Station. Christmas Trees are now free bark for your use. Come and get some.
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Annie Jones offered:
Need to update your CPR / First Aid card? We are hosting another class at Camp Singing Wind next weekend - sign up now to get in! You can direct message or call me to sign up by Monday @ 971-506-1786
CPR/first aid/AED training: 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon Sunday Feb. 3rd
$40 per person trainers fee + $10 suggested donation to CSW for hosting
*Daniel Kelly is a certified instructor (I took the class from him a couple weeks ago and he’s great!) who will do a general training with hands-on practice, including infant and child CPR and first aid plus AED!
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Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. each Monday in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday January 28, 2019.
LEWISCOUNTYWA.GOV
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Today: Toledo Historical Society meet 4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Community Library, where the History Room displays early pictures, papers and artifacts generously donated by area families. The Society also participates in numerous projects in the community, and funds scholarships.
New members welcomed.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toledo.Historical.Society/
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Reserve Your Spot: Pick Your Chick Paint Night - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday Night
Sue and Joan's Chicken Collection is complete and you can choose which one you want to paint.
Rick Sparks with Jan Mustard Sparks at the Lewis County Transfer Station. Christmas Trees are now free bark for your use. Come and get some.
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Annie Jones offered:
Need to update your CPR / First Aid card? We are hosting another class at Camp Singing Wind next weekend - sign up now to get in! You can direct message or call me to sign up by Monday @ 971-506-1786
CPR/first aid/AED training: 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon Sunday Feb. 3rd
$40 per person trainers fee + $10 suggested donation to CSW for hosting
*Daniel Kelly is a certified instructor (I took the class from him a couple weeks ago and he’s great!) who will do a general training with hands-on practice, including infant and child CPR and first aid plus AED!
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Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. each Monday in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday January 28, 2019.
LEWISCOUNTYWA.GOV
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Today: Toledo Historical Society meet 4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Community Library, where the History Room displays early pictures, papers and artifacts generously donated by area families. The Society also participates in numerous projects in the community, and funds scholarships.
New members welcomed.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toledo.Historical.Society/
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Reserve Your Spot: Pick Your Chick Paint Night - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday Night
Sue and Joan's Chicken Collection is complete and you can choose which one you want to paint.
Image credit Joan and Sue's Art Classes
You choose the design and make it your own. Morgan Art Centre will provide the snacks and beverages along with that Morgan hospitality....Don't miss the fun. order online
or contact Di Morgan 360-480-3091 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701
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Toledo High School Sports: January/February 2019
BOYS BASKETBALL
January 29th vs. Toutle Lake 5:45/7:00
January 31st vs. Napavine 5:45/7:00* Senior night
February 4th-16th District Basketball
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
GIRLS BASKETBALL
January 28th @ Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
January 30th vs. Napavine 5:45/7:00* Senior Night
February 4th-16th District Basketball
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
BOYS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
GIRLS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
January 30: Page Turners @ Toledo Community Library
January 30: Pick Your Chick Paint Night @ Morgan Arts Centre
February 5: School Board Special Meeting - Superintendent Evaluation
February 6: School Board Special Meeting - Construction Management Interviews
February 7: Chocolate Class with Linda Aitchison @ Morgan Arts Centre
February 15: Red Cross Blood Drive @ Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
February 16: Red Wine & Chocolate Event @ Bateaux Cellars
February 23: 3rd Annual Toledo Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
*AirNow status during the federal government shutdown: AirNow will continue to provide the public with current and forecast air quality information during the federal government shutdown; however EPA will not post additional information to the site during that time.
The Other Toledo is delivered to your email inbox via MailerLite. If you're having trouble getting your Daily Column, your security settings might not recognize MailerLite as (your email)via mlsend.
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Send news and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
The Other Toledo is on Twitter.
You choose the design and make it your own. Morgan Art Centre will provide the snacks and beverages along with that Morgan hospitality....Don't miss the fun. order online
or contact Di Morgan 360-480-3091 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701
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Toledo High School Sports: January/February 2019
BOYS BASKETBALL
January 29th vs. Toutle Lake 5:45/7:00
January 31st vs. Napavine 5:45/7:00* Senior night
February 4th-16th District Basketball
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
GIRLS BASKETBALL
January 28th @ Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
January 30th vs. Napavine 5:45/7:00* Senior Night
February 4th-16th District Basketball
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
BOYS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
GIRLS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
January 30: Page Turners @ Toledo Community Library
January 30: Pick Your Chick Paint Night @ Morgan Arts Centre
February 5: School Board Special Meeting - Superintendent Evaluation
February 6: School Board Special Meeting - Construction Management Interviews
February 7: Chocolate Class with Linda Aitchison @ Morgan Arts Centre
February 15: Red Cross Blood Drive @ Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
February 16: Red Wine & Chocolate Event @ Bateaux Cellars
February 23: 3rd Annual Toledo Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
***
Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
*AirNow status during the federal government shutdown: AirNow will continue to provide the public with current and forecast air quality information during the federal government shutdown; however EPA will not post additional information to the site during that time.
The Other Toledo is delivered to your email inbox via MailerLite. If you're having trouble getting your Daily Column, your security settings might not recognize MailerLite as (your email)via mlsend.
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Send news and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
The Other Toledo is on Twitter.
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