- National Weather Service: Next 5 Days
- Toledo School District: FCCLA Claims Silver, State Vice Presidency
- FDA: Food & Drug Recalls, Other FDA News
- National Farmers Union Foundation - 2019 Beginning Farmer Application
- Governor Jay Inslee: March 25, 30 Proclamation Days
- Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office: Seeking Information In Vader Death
- Lewis County Permaculture: 5-Day Plant Medicine Summit Online
- Ask Ethan: What Does The Supermoon Mean?
- Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
- Today: Uke Lessons
- Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Next 5 Days
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FDA Allergy Alert: Surtidoras Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Marble Muffin, Banana Muffin, and Blueberry Muffin
Complete Company Announcement here.
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FDA Drug Recalls:
03/18/2019: Mylan - Levoleucovorin Injection, 250 mg/25 mL recalled due to the presence of particulate matter identified as copper salts Mylan Institutional LLC
03/15/2019: Legacy - Losartan Potassium USP recalled due to iImpurity found Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
03/15/2019 - Hospira recalled Sodium bicarbonate injection USP due to particulate matter Hospira, Inc.
03/15/2019: Legacy - Losartan Potassium USP recalled due to iImpurity found Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
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Other FDA News:
- March 15, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. and Jeff Shuren, M.D., Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on efforts to evaluate materials in medical devices to address potential safety questions
- March 15, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas on advancing new tools and science for implementing agricultural water requirements for produce safety
- March 14, 2019 - FDA allows marketing of new device to help treat carbon monoxide poisoning
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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION - 2019 BEGINNING FARMER INSTITUTE APPLICATION
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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs shared 2 Proclamations:
WHEREAS, throughout our country's history, courageous men and women of the Evergreen State have answered the call to protect and defend justice, liberty, and the freedom we hold so precious; and
WHEREAS, rising above the call of duty at the risk of grave injury and loss of life, a celebrated few of these fearless service members distinguished themselves as heroes in the eyes of their comrades through their bravery and self- sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, in 1862, the United States Congress established the Medal of Honor as the highest award to be given to members of our country's military forces in recognition of their incredible valor during armed conflict; and
WHEREAS, Washington honors the 46 Medal of Honor recipients from Hazard Stevens during the Civil War to the War on Terror; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2019 Joe Jackson, an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during an attempted rescue of a 3-man USAF Combat Control Team from the special forces camp at Kham Duc, died at his home in Washington state at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, Congress designated March 25 annually as National Medal of Honor Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the Great State of Washington, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2019 as
Medal of Honor Day
in Washington, and encourage all people in our state to remember with honor and celebrate with respect the brave heroes who have earned this recognition through fearless self-sacrifice in defense of our country and the ideals on which it was founded. #MedalOfHonorDay
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WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States and members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully were, upon their return home, caught in the middle of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, 1,123 members of the United States Armed Forces from Washington State were killed or declared missing in action in Vietnam, and hundreds were wounded; and
WHEREAS, more than 190,033 Vietnam-era veterans live in Washington State and our Nation stands stronger for their service, and
WHEREAS, the people of Washington realize that one of our most fundamental obligations is to show respect and dignity to all who have worn the uniform of the United States, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us; and
WHEREAS, Washington State passed legislation in 2013 proclaiming March 30 of each year as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in our state;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim March 30, 2019, as
#WelcomeHomeVietnamVeterans Day
in Washington, and I encourage all people in our state to join me in this special observance.
Governor Jay Inslee
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Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office reported:
At 7:21 AM on March 18th, 2019 Deputies of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office were dispatched along with an EMS unit from Cowlitz-Lewis Fire District # 20 in Vader to the report of a person down in their residence just north of Ryderwood on State Route 506 in NW Cowlitz County. It was determined that the subject was deceased and that the death was suspicious in nature. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and the scene is being processed by the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team at this hour. Identity of the person and cause and manner of death will be pending further investigation by the Cowlitz County Coroner's Office. Detectives are asking anyone with information concerning the case contact the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office at (360) 577-3092. Detectives would also like to be contacted by anyone who may have video of State Route 506 between I-5 and Ryderwood as well as any other connecting roads in the area. Case Detective is Lorenzo Gladson and Detective Sergeant is Troy Brightbill.
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Toledo’s own Ethan Siegel penned: This Is What's Special About A Full Supermoon Occurring On The Equinox This Year
“You may remember that two months ago, in January, we received a total lunar eclipse: where the Sun, Earth, and full Moon were perfectly aligned. Now that it’s two months later, the full Moon is misaligned, because the plane that the Moon orbits the Earth in is tilted with respect to the Sun.
This is incredible for science! On any old equinox, you can measure your latitude on Earth; on any solstice, you can measure the axial tilt of the Earth. Well, on an equinox that coincides with a full Moon, you can measure how far out of the Sun-Earth plane the Moon actually is at this particular moment in time. And if you know when the last eclipse was and the next eclipse will be, you can actually determine the tilt of the Moon’s orbit. Here’s how.”
If you had a perfectly vertical stick on the day of the equinox, by measuring the shadow it casts when the Sun reaches its highest point above the horizon, you can measure your latitude. Yet that very night, when we have a full Moon, measuring the same shadow on the same object will give you a very different answer, by a little more than 4 degrees. The reason is because the Moon’s orbit is tilted with respect to the Earth-Sun plane.
This is brilliant! Make that measurement yourself, and you can calculate the Moon’s orbital tilt for yourself. Here’s how.
*Special Thanks to Ethan Siegel for permission to reprint.
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Lewis County Permaculture Society shared: 5-Day Plant Medicine Summit
FREE ONLINE EVENT - March 18-22, 2019
A global gathering of leading botanical ecological experts, health practitioners, and inspiring educators who’ll be sharing a unique synthesis of medicine, ecology, and spirituality that promises to transform your relationship with the natural world.
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Matt Powers invited: Hey Lewis County!!
(WE MIGHT BE NEIGHBORS REALLY SOON!!)
Did you know my 400+ page book is FREE?
It took 2 years to write with over 2 dozen supportive experts peer reviewing and suggesting areas for me to study deeper. Everyone deserves to know how to live regeneratively on this planet - it's a human right, so I share this book: it's that important. I hope you enjoy it and, more importantly, I hope you put it into ACTION!!
We can heal ourselves, heal our world, and heal our confused cultures. See what's possible: http://www.thepermaculturestudent.com/download-ps2-free
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Toledo Girls Softball Association announced: Good Morning Softball Peeps,
We are just days away from our first work party (March 23, 2019). I've been calling it our 'facelift' work party. Lots of areas to get cleaned up and looking fresh again. A list of things you can bring to help out: a pair of gloves for yourself, weed eaters, pressure washers, hoses, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrow. We will be getting started at 9:00AM for the work party. I know we plan on being there for some of the day and if you can't be there at 9:00AM you are more than welcome to swing in when your available.
Also this is our Lady Diamonds HS camp day. Any youth age girls are welcome to signup for camp. You can print the form and bring it with you Saturday at the appropriate registration time.
If you have any questions about the work party day or camp, please don't hesitate to message or call.
Thank you,
Christi Marcil
(360) 219-3177
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Vernal Equinox Art Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23 - 24, 2019 at Morgan Arts Centre
Jeanne Hamilton • Di Morgan • Eddi Baird • Karen Leback • Mike Morgan •
Sue Wachter • Vernadel Peterson • John Crocker • Bob Espen • Linda Aitchison •
Patty Misch • Jake Blake • Vicki Brigden • Susan Blubaugh • Dale Baird •
Mary Kohlschmidt • Katie Morgan • Joan Hitchcock • Richard Roth
Also: Santa Lucia Coffee • Dragonfly Chocolates • Brigden Backyard Honey •
Toledo’s Common Ground Garden plants and a limited selection of Morganic Art Farm Preserves
baskets • books • ceramics & pottery • chocolates • coffee & cookies • decorated eggs • garden art • glass • hats & scarves • honey • jams & jellies • jewelry • knitwear • paintings • photographs • pickles & pies • plants • prints & cards • recycled & up-cycled art • soaps & scrubs • wood • wearables
Images courtesy Morgan Arts Centre
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Lewis County Food Hub clarified: May 9th is the special preview Mother's Day market! Our vendors will bring lots of plants and gifts. Official Opening Day of the (Toledo) Thursday Market is June 6th.
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Karen Thomas Scott wrote: During the break-in at Chimi’s (Family Restaurant) early (Saturday), some of the paper money displayed was stolen. The Toledo police have asked the community to look out for, especially, a $20 bill with red writing on it. Please call the police if anyone attempts to use the money.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL 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: Uke Lessons
Toledo High School Sports - March 2019
Soccer: March 19th @ Centralia 7:00
March 21st vs. Stevenson 6:00 @ WHS
March 23rd @ Columbia-White Salmon 2:00pm bus @ 9:30am
March 26th @ King’s Way 6:00
March 28th vs. Seton Catholic 6:00 @ WHS
Baseball:March 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00 release @ 2:40
March 19th vs. Napavine 4:00
March 20th JV vs. King’s Way 4:00
March 21st @ Onalaska 4:00 bus @ 2:30
March 26th vs. Elma 4:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00
Fastpitch:March 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00 release @ 2:40
March 19th vs. Napavine 4:00
March 21st @ Onalaska 4:00 bus @ 2:30
March 28th vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00
Track: March 21st @ Toutle Lake 3:45 bus @ 1:55
March 26th @ Adna 3:30pm bus 1:55
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming Thursday! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.
March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School
March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library
March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly
March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center
March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre
April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place
May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School
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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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