In today’s column:
- Weekend Recap: Cowlitz County Deputy Killed During Traffic Stop *
- Toledo School District: ACT 2-Hour Late Start Today *
- National Weather Service: 5-Day Outlook *
- FDA: E-Liquids Resemble Cough Syrup, Pet Flea Meds Causing Seizures *
- US Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler: SW WA High Schoolers Art Competition *
- WA State DNR: DNR Offers Wildland Fire Safety Training to Contractors *
- US Coast Guard: ISO* Auxiliary Recruit Volunteers *
- LCSO: Cowlitz County Deputy Shot & Killed On Traffic Stop *
- Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Weekly Meeting *
- Today: Toledo City Council Meets *
- Toledo High School Sports - April 2019 *
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More *
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Toledo Senior Center WA celebrated Centenarian Ruth Herron’s birthday Friday.
Ruth was serenaded by Anna Melkers and Tom Hicker.
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Toledo School District toasted:
Ruth was serenaded by Anna Melkers and Tom Hicker.
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Toledo School District toasted:
Toledo Senior Center WA celebrated Centenarian Ruth Herron’s birthday Friday.
Ruth was serenaded by Anna Melkers and Tom Hicker.
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Toledo School District toasted:
Ruth was serenaded by Anna Melkers and Tom Hicker.
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Toledo School District toasted:
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7th Graders working with a stream table
Image courtesy Toledo Middle School
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Image courtesy Toledo Middle School
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Says he’ll be back on Friday and Easter Sunday.
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Last Friday saw the minimum number of donors (20) show up to donate blood, with several more calling in sick.
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Last Friday saw the minimum number of donors (20) show up to donate blood, with several more calling in sick.
Signing up online lets them know folks support this mission, and assures Toledo will be a regular station for our community & surrounding areas. Way to go, Toledo!
Next scheduled Red Cross Blood Drive date @ Toledo Presbyterian: June 21, 2019
Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
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Next scheduled Red Cross Blood Drive date @ Toledo Presbyterian: June 21, 2019
Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
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Mrs. Bannan handed out a Toledo Pride shirt today!
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington 5-Day Outlook:
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington 5-Day Outlook:
The first 3 days of the coming work week have mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers each day. Thursday and Friday will see showers to end the week. Highs will mainly be in the mid 50s and 60s during the period.
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FDA: News & Press Releases
April 12, 2019 - Statement from Jeff Shuren, M.D., director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on agency efforts to mitigate temporary shortage of pediatric breathing tubes due to recent closure of Illinois sterilization facility
April 12, 2019 - FDA approves first targeted therapy for metastatic bladder cancer
April 12, 2019 - Statement from Jeff Shuren, M.D., Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on continued efforts to assess duodenoscope contamination risk
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FDA In Brief: FDA warns companies to stop making, selling or distributing e-liquids marketed to resemble prescription cough syrups
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FDA: News & Press Releases
April 12, 2019 - Statement from Jeff Shuren, M.D., director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on agency efforts to mitigate temporary shortage of pediatric breathing tubes due to recent closure of Illinois sterilization facility
April 12, 2019 - FDA approves first targeted therapy for metastatic bladder cancer
April 12, 2019 - Statement from Jeff Shuren, M.D., Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on continued efforts to assess duodenoscope contamination risk
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FDA In Brief: FDA warns companies to stop making, selling or distributing e-liquids marketed to resemble prescription cough syrups
"By deliberately making or selling e-liquid products that look like prescription cough syrups, these companies are putting adults and children at risk of nicotine poisoning. The products are being designed in ways that make them falsely appear to be ingestible. These actions are egregious...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to Undisputed Worldwide and EZ Fumes for manufacturing, selling and/or distributing nicotine-containing e-liquids used in e-cigarettes with labeling and/or advertising that cause the products to misleadingly appear to be ingestible by imitating prescription cough syrups...
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FDA: CVM Updates
Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potential for Neurologic Adverse Events Associated with Certain Flea and Tick Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinarians to be aware of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class.
Since these products have obtained their respective FDA approvals, data received by the agency as part of its routine post-marketing activities indicates that some animals receiving Bravecto, Nexgard or Simparica have experienced adverse events such as muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Another product in this class, Credelio, recently received FDA approval. These products are approved for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations, and the treatment and control of tick infestations.
The FDA is working with manufacturers of isoxazoline products to include new label information to highlight neurologic events because these events were seen consistently across the isoxazoline class of products.
More...
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*Note: When posting FDA Food, Drug & Pet Food Recalls, The Other Toledo omits those announcements that do not affect Washington State & the region.
For up-to-date info on all recalls, visit FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page. Link here: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm
For other food-related alerts, visit USDA’s FSIS (Food Safety & Inspection Service) page.
Link here: http://tinyurl.com/yy4cdes9
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US Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler: PRESS RELEASE
Jaime Herrera Beutler Invites Southwest Washington High Schoolers to Participate in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to Undisputed Worldwide and EZ Fumes for manufacturing, selling and/or distributing nicotine-containing e-liquids used in e-cigarettes with labeling and/or advertising that cause the products to misleadingly appear to be ingestible by imitating prescription cough syrups...
More...
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FDA: CVM Updates
Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potential for Neurologic Adverse Events Associated with Certain Flea and Tick Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinarians to be aware of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class.
Since these products have obtained their respective FDA approvals, data received by the agency as part of its routine post-marketing activities indicates that some animals receiving Bravecto, Nexgard or Simparica have experienced adverse events such as muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Another product in this class, Credelio, recently received FDA approval. These products are approved for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations, and the treatment and control of tick infestations.
The FDA is working with manufacturers of isoxazoline products to include new label information to highlight neurologic events because these events were seen consistently across the isoxazoline class of products.
More...
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*Note: When posting FDA Food, Drug & Pet Food Recalls, The Other Toledo omits those announcements that do not affect Washington State & the region.
For up-to-date info on all recalls, visit FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page. Link here: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm
For other food-related alerts, visit USDA’s FSIS (Food Safety & Inspection Service) page.
Link here: http://tinyurl.com/yy4cdes9
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US Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler: PRESS RELEASE
Jaime Herrera Beutler Invites Southwest Washington High Schoolers to Participate in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler announced today that her office is accepting submissions for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler announced today that her office is accepting submissions for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who attend a school in Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
The winner of the competition will have his or her artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building. The winner will also receive free airfare for themselves and one guest to attend the annual ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C. The second and third place winners will be invited to display their artwork in Herrera Beutler’s congressional office.
The submission deadline this year is April 18, 2019.
“Every year, students from across Southwest Washington amaze me with their outstanding pieces of artwork,” Herrera Beutler said. “This unique opportunity allows students to showcase their artistic talents, and I look forward to displaying a Southwest Washington masterpiece in the United States Capitol.”
About the art competition:
For the official rules and regulations as well as student release forms, please contact Carson at carson.coates@mail.house.gov or 360-695-6292.
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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced:
I'm proud that the 100% Clean Electricity bill passed the House. We're one step closer to a historic win for Washington!
100% Clean will reduce pollution, increase revenues for our schools, build resiliency in our communities, and create good-paying jobs as renewable energy facilities are built, and ensure 100% clean electricity by 2045.
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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources announced: Call When Needed Contractors
DNR Offers Wildland Fire Safety Training to Contractors
Call When Needed Contractors encouraged to attend
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering fire safety training for people interested in providing wildland fire suppression resources.
Contractors only need to attend one of the two sessions.
When:
Wednesday, April 17 at 9 a.m.
OR
Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
Where:
DNR’s Pacific Cascade Region Office
601 Bond Road
Castle Rock, WA
RSVP to Jeanette Foster at jeanette.foster@dnr.wa.gov
The training is to help people understand how to provide fire suppression resources to wildland firefighting efforts. It will cover basic requirements, basic fire behavior and firefighting methods, and fire safety training.
Fire Suppression Resource Availability Agreements, commonly referred to as ”Call When Needed” Agreements, are preseason agreements used to support or engage in wildland firefighting. These agreements serve as an organized way to show DNR what private resources are available for hire within a specific geographic area or for their service specialty.
DNR uses these preseason agreements to establish a pool of qualified, trained, and available vendors who can provide equipment and services in a timely fashion, upon request.
For people who want to learn how to provide resources for wildland fire suppression, go to the Provide Equipment and Services for Fire Suppression page on DNR’s website.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who attend a school in Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
The winner of the competition will have his or her artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building. The winner will also receive free airfare for themselves and one guest to attend the annual ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C. The second and third place winners will be invited to display their artwork in Herrera Beutler’s congressional office.
The submission deadline this year is April 18, 2019.
“Every year, students from across Southwest Washington amaze me with their outstanding pieces of artwork,” Herrera Beutler said. “This unique opportunity allows students to showcase their artistic talents, and I look forward to displaying a Southwest Washington masterpiece in the United States Capitol.”
About the art competition:
- Artwork must be two-dimensional. Each framed artwork can be no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep and should weigh no more than 15 pounds.
- Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)
- Collages: must be two dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photographs
- Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate U.S. copyright laws.
- Artwork should be submitted to jhb.cac@gmail.com via a photo with a student release form.
- Entries will be evaluated by a blue ribbon panel of judges from counties within Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
For the official rules and regulations as well as student release forms, please contact Carson at carson.coates@mail.house.gov or 360-695-6292.
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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced:
I'm proud that the 100% Clean Electricity bill passed the House. We're one step closer to a historic win for Washington!
100% Clean will reduce pollution, increase revenues for our schools, build resiliency in our communities, and create good-paying jobs as renewable energy facilities are built, and ensure 100% clean electricity by 2045.
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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources announced: Call When Needed Contractors
DNR Offers Wildland Fire Safety Training to Contractors
Call When Needed Contractors encouraged to attend
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering fire safety training for people interested in providing wildland fire suppression resources.
Contractors only need to attend one of the two sessions.
When:
Wednesday, April 17 at 9 a.m.
OR
Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
Where:
DNR’s Pacific Cascade Region Office
601 Bond Road
Castle Rock, WA
RSVP to Jeanette Foster at jeanette.foster@dnr.wa.gov
The training is to help people understand how to provide fire suppression resources to wildland firefighting efforts. It will cover basic requirements, basic fire behavior and firefighting methods, and fire safety training.
Fire Suppression Resource Availability Agreements, commonly referred to as ”Call When Needed” Agreements, are preseason agreements used to support or engage in wildland firefighting. These agreements serve as an organized way to show DNR what private resources are available for hire within a specific geographic area or for their service specialty.
DNR uses these preseason agreements to establish a pool of qualified, trained, and available vendors who can provide equipment and services in a timely fashion, upon request.
For people who want to learn how to provide resources for wildland fire suppression, go to the Provide Equipment and Services for Fire Suppression page on DNR’s website.
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When homeowners do not manage codling moth in their backyard trees, 80 to 95% of the fruit can become “wormy.” In the apple-producing areas of Washington State, homeowners are legally responsible (RCW 15.09) to control this pest in host trees on their properties. And yes, there are special apple tree “police” that can and do enforce this regulation, especially if the backyard tree is close to a commercial orchard. In addition, Spokane and Lincoln Counties and most of western Washington are designated as apple maggot quarantine areas. The quarantine prohibits the movement of homegrown or foraged fruit from these counties in an attempt to stop the spread of the apple maggot, another serious pest. You have probably seen the quarantine signs along I-90. The rationale behind these state laws is to protect fruit growers from economic losses caused by invasive pests. Agriculture is Washington State’s number one industry and commercially grown apples contribute $2.4 billion to our state's economy.
Before you plant your dream small orchard, please read this fact sheet:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FACT SHEET • FS124E http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS124E/FS124E.pdf
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Wide Open Spaces posted: Did You Know That Opossums Eat Virtually All The Ticks In Your Yard?
Excerpt: A few years ago, scientists wanted to learn about the part different mammals and other animals play in the spread of the ticks and Lyme disease. One study of six species of animals (white footed mice, chipmunks, squirrels, opossums, veerys, and catbirds) tested the creatures by exposing them to ticks.
Before you plant your dream small orchard, please read this fact sheet:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FACT SHEET • FS124E http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS124E/FS124E.pdf
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Wide Open Spaces posted: Did You Know That Opossums Eat Virtually All The Ticks In Your Yard?
Excerpt: A few years ago, scientists wanted to learn about the part different mammals and other animals play in the spread of the ticks and Lyme disease. One study of six species of animals (white footed mice, chipmunks, squirrels, opossums, veerys, and catbirds) tested the creatures by exposing them to ticks.
When it was all said and done, one of them showed a remarkable skill: the opossum was amazingly good at removing them... and eating them! Up to 5,000 in a season...
Video & more...
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Toledo’s irrepressible Joe Notch wrote:
I’m trolling (pun intended) for new Coast Guard Auxiliary recruits. Volunteers only need to be 17 or older to join. They also need to pass a personal background check.
We meet locally in Kelso once a month on the 2nd Wed at 7PM.
Here are some videos for more information and the link to the site to get started if you want to volunteer.
District 13 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YXEu9fJJ1E&feature=youtu.be
National Video: http://departments.d13cgaux.net/video/ProMoVideo.mp4.
To join or receive more information: http://join.cgaux.org/join.
They can also contact me directly at joe.notch@gmail.com.
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Phillipps Insurance Group, Inc. announced:
Café Aromaz and Phillipps Insurance will be re-opening at 9am Monday, April 15, 2019.
We appreciate your patience and continued patronage.
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Tonight: Toledo City Council meets 7 PM first and third Mondays monthly.
Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday.
Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.
Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings.
Generally they are held the same night of council meetings.
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From City of Toledo: ISO Two Visionaries To Fill Posts
We are looking to fill a couple of spots on the Vision:Toledo Mayor's Task Force.
The first is a position at large currently held by Norm Baird.
The second is the Treasurer position currently held by Joh Jones.
We generally meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Morgan Art Centre. Each Coordinator discusses what is going on in their group, where they may need additional help, new projects, etc. Bills are presented to be paid and an annual budget is discussed.
For details, contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564
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Video & more...
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Toledo’s irrepressible Joe Notch wrote:
I’m trolling (pun intended) for new Coast Guard Auxiliary recruits. Volunteers only need to be 17 or older to join. They also need to pass a personal background check.
We meet locally in Kelso once a month on the 2nd Wed at 7PM.
Here are some videos for more information and the link to the site to get started if you want to volunteer.
District 13 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YXEu9fJJ1E&feature=youtu.be
National Video: http://departments.d13cgaux.net/video/ProMoVideo.mp4.
To join or receive more information: http://join.cgaux.org/join.
They can also contact me directly at joe.notch@gmail.com.
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Phillipps Insurance Group, Inc. announced:
Café Aromaz and Phillipps Insurance will be re-opening at 9am Monday, April 15, 2019.
We appreciate your patience and continued patronage.
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Tonight: Toledo City Council meets 7 PM first and third Mondays monthly.
Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday.
Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.
Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings.
Generally they are held the same night of council meetings.
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From City of Toledo: ISO Two Visionaries To Fill Posts
We are looking to fill a couple of spots on the Vision:Toledo Mayor's Task Force.
The first is a position at large currently held by Norm Baird.
The second is the Treasurer position currently held by Joh Jones.
We generally meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Morgan Art Centre. Each Coordinator discusses what is going on in their group, where they may need additional help, new projects, etc. Bills are presented to be paid and an annual budget is discussed.
For details, contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564
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Toledo High School Sports - April 2019
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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New Contact Info:
May 11: Kids Fishing Derby Toledo, Washington @ South Lewis County Park
Contact Mike Stover @ loggerman_4life@yahoo.com or 360-880-6052.
New!!! Cowlitz Prairie Grange Pancake Breakfast April 20
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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New Contact Info:
May 11: Kids Fishing Derby Toledo, Washington @ South Lewis County Park
Contact Mike Stover @ loggerman_4life@yahoo.com or 360-880-6052.
New!!! Cowlitz Prairie Grange Pancake Breakfast April 20
April 19: Jake Barrow of Vervex @ Bateaux Cellars
April 20: 3rd Annual Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
April 26: FCCLA Bingo Night @ Toledo High School
April 27: Community Paper Shred Event @ Cafe Aromaz
April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place
April 27: PRIME RIB DINNER @ Toledo Senior Center
May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School
Update: May 11: Kids Fishing Derby Toledo, Washington @ South Lewis County Park
Contact Mike Stover @ loggerman_4life@yahoo.com or 360-880-6052.
May 18: Anniversary of Mt St Helens Eruption
May 18: Cowlitz Kayak Tours Hosts Mt St Helens Anniversary Paddle @ Coldwater Lake
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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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Toledo Thursday Market 2019 TTM Vendor Application.
Toledo Thursday Market 2019 Application PDF link here.
Tax-deductible GoFundMe page here.
*ISO a part-time manager and someone who will help us with social media visibility.
We have a Website going live May 1st highlighting vendors, local activities, seasonal produce options, all with ties to local food hubs.
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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
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April 20: 3rd Annual Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
April 26: FCCLA Bingo Night @ Toledo High School
April 27: Community Paper Shred Event @ Cafe Aromaz
April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place
April 27: PRIME RIB DINNER @ Toledo Senior Center
May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School
Update: May 11: Kids Fishing Derby Toledo, Washington @ South Lewis County Park
Contact Mike Stover @ loggerman_4life@yahoo.com or 360-880-6052.
May 18: Anniversary of Mt St Helens Eruption
May 18: Cowlitz Kayak Tours Hosts Mt St Helens Anniversary Paddle @ Coldwater Lake
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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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Toledo Thursday Market 2019 TTM Vendor Application.
Toledo Thursday Market 2019 Application PDF link here.
Tax-deductible GoFundMe page here.
*ISO a part-time manager and someone who will help us with social media visibility.
We have a Website going live May 1st highlighting vendors, local activities, seasonal produce options, all with ties to local food hubs.
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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
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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