In today’s column:
- National Weather Service: Winter Weather Advisory (SNOW)
- Toledo School District: Schools On 2-Hour Late Start; Basketball Resumes
- Winter Weather Safety: Power Outages, Flooding, Slides,
- You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Tigers, Newborns, Lollipop, Matchmaker Mom
- CDC Press Release:Youth Tobacco Use Increased During 2017-2018
- Governor Inslee: Winter Weather State Of Emergency Updates (2)
- WSDA: Storm-Stranded Calf Recovering
- WSU Master Gardeners: Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
- Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
- Today: Toledo High School Hosts Coffee House
- Toledo High School Sports: February 2019
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Image credit Citizens For Great Toledo Schools
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington Forecast:
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington Forecast:
700 PM SITUATION REPORT
Here's a look at our best estimate of snowfall between 4PM (Monday) and 10AM Tuesday. **Note that these totals include some snow that has fallen between 4-7 PM**
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington says:
Head to: http://www.weather.gov/seattle & enter your zip at the top. Stay tuned for updates!
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
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Toledo School District announced: Toledo Schools will be open 2 hours late today.
Also: Latest update for basketball games (today). Note the time change for THS Girls.
Here's a look at our best estimate of snowfall between 4PM (Monday) and 10AM Tuesday. **Note that these totals include some snow that has fallen between 4-7 PM**
...
US National Weather Service Seattle Washington says:
Head to: http://www.weather.gov/seattle & enter your zip at the top. Stay tuned for updates!
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
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Toledo School District announced: Toledo Schools will be open 2 hours late today.
Also: Latest update for basketball games (today). Note the time change for THS Girls.
Looking Ahead: February 15th (snow make-up) & 18th - Presidents Day - No School
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington
Power outages are mounting across the area this evening. The weight of heavy snow is causing downed trees & power poles/lines.
515pm SitRep: northward progress of the rain/snow boundary is slowing. Concern is growing regarding water-logged snow causing tree damage, power outages, or even roof collapse. Please be cognizant of the hazards!
*Last night our little creek was near the top of the double culvert. Watch for wind-fallen trees and slides, please.
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up:
Marijuana Lollipop May Have Triggered Man's Heart Attack The 70-year-old man consumed nearly an entire marijuana lollipop. Within a half hour, he experienced "fearful hallucinations," followed by "crushing chest pain," the report said.
WATCH: Campus police at a Maryland university are searching for a woman who has been reportedly asking female students if they were interested in dating her son.
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CDC Press Release: Progress Erased: Youth Tobacco Use Increased During 2017-2018
4.9 million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2018
Press Release
Monday, February 11, 2019, 1:00 p.m. ET
About 4.9 million middle and high school students were current users (used in the past 30 days) of some type of tobacco product in 2018, up from 3.6 million in 2017. This increase—driven by a surge in e-cigarette use—erased past progress in reducing youth tobacco product use, according to a new Vital Signs report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Complete Release link here.
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Governor Jay Inslee declared a State of Emergency February 8 ahead of winter storms.
UPDATE (2/11): Inslee expands state of emergency to support delivery of deicer for runways and airplanes
Gov. Jay Inslee expanded the current emergency proclamation to include certain exemptions for commercial drivers delivering runway deicer and wing deicer to facilities and airports throughout the state.
UPDATE (2/9/19): Inslee expands state of emergency to support delivery of propane and groceries
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued an updated state of emergency proclamation that expands certain exemptions necessary for ensuring timely delivery of certain goods and products. The original proclamation granted exemptions to commercial vehicle drivers collecting or delivering bulk milk products and de-icing salt. Inslee has expanded those exemptions to commercial drivers collecting and delivering essential food and emergency supplies to grocery stores and those delivering bulk propane fuel supplies.
More…
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Washington State Department of Agriculture shared: Newborn Calf Recovering
*Last night our little creek was near the top of the double culvert. Watch for wind-fallen trees and slides, please.
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up:
- Texas man enters abandoned home to smoke weed, finds tiger instead
The man initially believed he was hallucinating when he found a female tiger in a “rinky-dink” cage in the home's garage, police said. - Calif. newspaper carrier finds abandoned newborn
Marijuana Lollipop May Have Triggered Man's Heart Attack The 70-year-old man consumed nearly an entire marijuana lollipop. Within a half hour, he experienced "fearful hallucinations," followed by "crushing chest pain," the report said.
WATCH: Campus police at a Maryland university are searching for a woman who has been reportedly asking female students if they were interested in dating her son.
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CDC Press Release: Progress Erased: Youth Tobacco Use Increased During 2017-2018
4.9 million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2018
Press Release
Monday, February 11, 2019, 1:00 p.m. ET
About 4.9 million middle and high school students were current users (used in the past 30 days) of some type of tobacco product in 2018, up from 3.6 million in 2017. This increase—driven by a surge in e-cigarette use—erased past progress in reducing youth tobacco product use, according to a new Vital Signs report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Complete Release link here.
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Governor Jay Inslee declared a State of Emergency February 8 ahead of winter storms.
UPDATE (2/11): Inslee expands state of emergency to support delivery of deicer for runways and airplanes
Gov. Jay Inslee expanded the current emergency proclamation to include certain exemptions for commercial drivers delivering runway deicer and wing deicer to facilities and airports throughout the state.
UPDATE (2/9/19): Inslee expands state of emergency to support delivery of propane and groceries
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued an updated state of emergency proclamation that expands certain exemptions necessary for ensuring timely delivery of certain goods and products. The original proclamation granted exemptions to commercial vehicle drivers collecting or delivering bulk milk products and de-icing salt. Inslee has expanded those exemptions to commercial drivers collecting and delivering essential food and emergency supplies to grocery stores and those delivering bulk propane fuel supplies.
More…
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Washington State Department of Agriculture shared: Newborn Calf Recovering
Good news, folks! The calf that we posted about earlier appears to be doing well. Sorry to hear from those of you that have lost some livestock in this cold weather!
Saturday KHQ Local News wrote: Blizzard conditions in the Central Basin area are forcing farmers to stage rescue efforts of their own. A viewer sent us this picture over Twitter of a newborn calf covered in snow that was born just outside of Ephrata.
Saturday KHQ Local News wrote: Blizzard conditions in the Central Basin area are forcing farmers to stage rescue efforts of their own. A viewer sent us this picture over Twitter of a newborn calf covered in snow that was born just outside of Ephrata.
Photo credits KHQ News
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
Please share, we love what we do for those in need!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LChEqF9tyJg&t=21s
FREE CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
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Today: Ukulele Lessons
1:00 – 3:00pm Weekly on Tuesday
All skill levels welcome
Cafeteria @ Tribal Housing
107 Spencer Road
Contact Roxi, crazihippichic@gmail.com
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Tonight: Toledo High School hosts Coffee House 7:00pm. Best night out in town, typically offers a budget-friendly hot meal to round out your evening. Rising talent and long-time favorites on stage.
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Wednesday: Yoga In Toledo! @ Camp Singing Wind
Plus: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Getting in gear for the 54th Gas Show and Threshing Bee August 24-26. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Lewis Rohrig (360)864-2744 OR Tom Boone (360)266-7055
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TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
GIRLS BASKETBALL
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
BOYS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling @ Adna 8:00/10:00 bus @ 7:30
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
GIRLS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling @ Olympia 8:00/10:00 bus @ 7:15
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
February 12: Coffee House @ Toledo High School
February 14: Valentines Day Book & Bake Sale @ Toledo Community Library
February 14: Valentine’s Dinner For 2 @ Donna’s Place
February 15: Red Cross Blood Drive @ Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
February 15: Bonanza BBQ Prime Rib For 2 @ Toledo Event Center
February 16: Red Wine & Chocolate Event @ Bateaux Cellars
February 16: Blueberry or Raspberry Pancake Breakfast @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange
February 21: Toledo School District Board Meeting 7 PM @ High School
February 23: 3rd Annual Toledo Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
March 7: Mr T Contest @ Toledo High School
March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School
March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library
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.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
Please share, we love what we do for those in need!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LChEqF9tyJg&t=21s
FREE CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
***
Today: Ukulele Lessons
1:00 – 3:00pm Weekly on Tuesday
All skill levels welcome
Cafeteria @ Tribal Housing
107 Spencer Road
Contact Roxi, crazihippichic@gmail.com
***
Tonight: Toledo High School hosts Coffee House 7:00pm. Best night out in town, typically offers a budget-friendly hot meal to round out your evening. Rising talent and long-time favorites on stage.
***
Wednesday: Yoga In Toledo! @ Camp Singing Wind
Plus: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Getting in gear for the 54th Gas Show and Threshing Bee August 24-26. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Lewis Rohrig (360)864-2744 OR Tom Boone (360)266-7055
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TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
GIRLS BASKETBALL
February 22nd & 23rd Regional Basketball
February 27th- March 2nd State Basketball
BOYS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling @ Adna 8:00/10:00 bus @ 7:30
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
GIRLS WRESTLING
February 9th Regional Wrestling @ Olympia 8:00/10:00 bus @ 7:15
February 15th & 16th State Wrestling
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
February 12: Coffee House @ Toledo High School
February 14: Valentines Day Book & Bake Sale @ Toledo Community Library
February 14: Valentine’s Dinner For 2 @ Donna’s Place
February 15: Red Cross Blood Drive @ Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
February 15: Bonanza BBQ Prime Rib For 2 @ Toledo Event Center
February 16: Red Wine & Chocolate Event @ Bateaux Cellars
February 16: Blueberry or Raspberry Pancake Breakfast @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange
February 21: Toledo School District Board Meeting 7 PM @ High School
February 23: 3rd Annual Toledo Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
March 7: Mr T Contest @ Toledo High School
March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School
March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library
March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre
***
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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