In today’s column:
- Toledo School District: 2nd Grade Reads To Toledo Seniors, FFA Winners *
- National Weather Service: 5 Day Outlook - Rain Returns
- Morgan Arts Centre: 13th Annual Battle Of The CowlArtz *
- FDA: Recall - Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Promacta *
- WDFW: Joint Agency Wildfire Alliance *
- Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Weekly Legislative Meeting *
- Today: Yoga At St Mary’s, WDFW Webinar *
- Tuesday: Laura Sweeney Speaks On Permaculture *
- Toledo High School Sports - April 2019 *
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More *
Image courtesy TYB
Toledo Youth Baseball boasted: It was a great weekend to be Toledo Proud!!!
**Minors 2 placed 2nd
**Minors 1 placed 3rd
**Majors 70 (1) placed 1st!!!!!
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Toledo School District toasted:
Toledo Youth Baseball boasted: It was a great weekend to be Toledo Proud!!!
**Minors 2 placed 2nd
**Minors 1 placed 3rd
**Majors 70 (1) placed 1st!!!!!
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Toledo School District toasted:
(Last) week, students of the Elementary school voted on which teachers they believed deserved a special award!
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Morgan Art Centre hosted: 13th Annual Battle of the CowlArtz
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Morgan Art Centre hosted: 13th Annual Battle of the CowlArtz
Image courtesy Morgan Art Centre
The 13th annual Battle of the CowlArtz student arts and crafts show featured current student work from Toledo and Winlock high schools. The show was held on Mother’s Day weekend at the Morgan Arts Centre and was sponsored by ARTrails of SW Washington. In all there were six categories comprising of 116 Entries.
People's Choice Awards
Best Drawing: "The Battle" by Tabitha Mason-- WHS
Best Painting: "The Old Myth" by Tabitha Mason -- WHS
Best 3-D Project: "Local Flavor" by Madison Lofberg -- WHS
Most Creative: "Senior Tile" by Krista Tanninen -- THS
Judge's Award Winners
Best Drawing: Pencil -- Tabitha Mason -- WHS
Best Painting: Acrylic -- Krista Tanninen -- THS
Best Painting: Watercolor -- Krista Tanninen -- THS
Best Mixed -- Morgan Leback -- THS
Best Clay Project -- Joel Scott -- WHS
Best Wood Project -- Ryan Debo -- THS
*Two pieces sold, 1 drawing ($10) and 1 ceramic bowl ($10)
*Special Thanks to the ARTrails Judges: Thelma Hauge, Tam Hinck, and Ina Wagenman.
*Special Thanks to Winlock art teacher Ed Montgomery and Toledo art teacher Ron Gaul for the many extra hours they have given for their students.
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US National Weather Service 5 Day Forecast for Western Washington:
The 13th annual Battle of the CowlArtz student arts and crafts show featured current student work from Toledo and Winlock high schools. The show was held on Mother’s Day weekend at the Morgan Arts Centre and was sponsored by ARTrails of SW Washington. In all there were six categories comprising of 116 Entries.
People's Choice Awards
Best Drawing: "The Battle" by Tabitha Mason-- WHS
Best Painting: "The Old Myth" by Tabitha Mason -- WHS
Best 3-D Project: "Local Flavor" by Madison Lofberg -- WHS
Most Creative: "Senior Tile" by Krista Tanninen -- THS
Judge's Award Winners
Best Drawing: Pencil -- Tabitha Mason -- WHS
Best Painting: Acrylic -- Krista Tanninen -- THS
Best Painting: Watercolor -- Krista Tanninen -- THS
Best Mixed -- Morgan Leback -- THS
Best Clay Project -- Joel Scott -- WHS
Best Wood Project -- Ryan Debo -- THS
*Two pieces sold, 1 drawing ($10) and 1 ceramic bowl ($10)
*Special Thanks to the ARTrails Judges: Thelma Hauge, Tam Hinck, and Ina Wagenman.
*Special Thanks to Winlock art teacher Ed Montgomery and Toledo art teacher Ron Gaul for the many extra hours they have given for their students.
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US National Weather Service 5 Day Forecast for Western Washington:
Caption: The week will start off with a mostly cloudy and mild Monday. Showers will arrive Tuesday with highs around 60°. Wednesday through Friday have a chance of showers with highs mainly in the 60s.
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FDA: Recall - Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Promacta® 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension Due to Potential Peanut Contamination
May 12, 2019 - Novartis today announced a voluntary recall of three lots of Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for oral suspension to the consumer level. The oral suspension lots are being recalled because of a risk of potential peanut flour contamination that occurred at a third-party contract manufacturing site.
Promacta 12.5 mg for oral suspension was distributed nationwide through specialty pharmacies.
To date, Novartis has not received any reports or adverse events for this recall.
More...
*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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May 12-18: National Women’s Health Week
Visit: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw
Download National Women's Health Week fact sheet (PDF)
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U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest opening:
Naches Area: Campground Hosts Wanted
Come and enjoy the outdoors with your motorhome or trailer. You can spend three months at a national forest campground, all you have to do is volunteer to become a campground host.
Hosts are needed at three campgrounds on the Naches Ranger District this summer to meet and greet campers, other duties include minor campsite cleanup and stocking supplies in outhouses.
If you enjoy talking with people and love the outdoors, this is the job for you.
For more information, please contact Naches Ranger District Recreation Supervisor Kevin Hill at 509-653-1436.
#CampgroundHosts #nationalforestvolunteers
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US Forest Service posts prescribed burn alerts.
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Washington State Fire Wire recommends: WILDFIRE SCIENCE - WESTERN US: The science behind how and why wildfire spreads in the manner it does...
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FDA: Recall - Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Promacta® 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension Due to Potential Peanut Contamination
May 12, 2019 - Novartis today announced a voluntary recall of three lots of Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for oral suspension to the consumer level. The oral suspension lots are being recalled because of a risk of potential peanut flour contamination that occurred at a third-party contract manufacturing site.
Promacta 12.5 mg for oral suspension was distributed nationwide through specialty pharmacies.
To date, Novartis has not received any reports or adverse events for this recall.
More...
*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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May 12-18: National Women’s Health Week
Visit: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw
Download National Women's Health Week fact sheet (PDF)
***
U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest opening:
Naches Area: Campground Hosts Wanted
Come and enjoy the outdoors with your motorhome or trailer. You can spend three months at a national forest campground, all you have to do is volunteer to become a campground host.
Hosts are needed at three campgrounds on the Naches Ranger District this summer to meet and greet campers, other duties include minor campsite cleanup and stocking supplies in outhouses.
If you enjoy talking with people and love the outdoors, this is the job for you.
For more information, please contact Naches Ranger District Recreation Supervisor Kevin Hill at 509-653-1436.
#CampgroundHosts #nationalforestvolunteers
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US Forest Service posts prescribed burn alerts.
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Washington State Fire Wire recommends: WILDFIRE SCIENCE - WESTERN US: The science behind how and why wildfire spreads in the manner it does...
Image courtesy Smithsonian Mag
Untangling the Physics Behind Drifting Embers, ‘Firenadoes’ and Other Wildfire Phenomena
Fires can leap rapidly from building to building and even cause extreme weather events such as pyrocumulonimbus storm clouds
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Washington State Department of Agriculture followed up: Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying
(Parts of King, Kitsap & Snohomish Counties were targeted for invasive Gypsy Moth eradication efforts. Some Facebook readers asked these questions.)
SMcD: They sprayed over my house this morning. I’m wondering if I should have covered my strawberries and rhubarb?
WSDA:It won't harm them, or you. It is approved for use in organic gardening/agriculture and you can harvest the same day that it is used. Hope that helps!
BL: What sort of impact will the Btk have to native caterpillar species? Are there any plans to lessen the impact or remediate the losses of native moths and butterflies?
WSDA: Native species will only be impacted if they have a similar life cycle to the gypsy moth. Not many natives do, with tent caterpillars being an exception. Studies have shown that while natives are reduced in a treatment area, they quickly repopulate. Without treatment, gypsy moths could totally destroy the habitat for native species. It is a short term loss for some natives, but a long term gain for sure.
WSDA: Hey folks! If you haven't already, you can sign up for alerts for future treatments at agr.wa.gov/gypsymoth
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife announced: State, Federal Agencies Align for Historic Partnership to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Improve Forests, Water and Habitat
'Shared Stewardship' agreement serves as model for other states
May 8, 2019
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa today signed a “Shared Stewardship” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), calling it a model for other states to follow.
The MOU, only the second of its kind in the nation, establishes a framework for Washington state and the USDA Forest Service to work collaboratively toward mutual goals and effectively respond to the increasing suite of challenges facing communities, landscapes, and natural resources across the state....
Memorandum of understanding summary...
More...
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Also from WDFW: WDFW approves “bonus” razor clam dig starting May 18 at Mocrocks
The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and morning low tides:
May 18, Saturday, 6:58 a.m.; -1.4 feet; Mocrocks
May 19, Sunday, 7:41 a.m.; -1.6 feet; Mocrocks
May 20, Monday, 8:23 a.m.; -1.6 feet; Mocrocks
“We are happy to announce that healthy clam populations on Mocrocks beach support another dig,” said Ayres.
More...
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Mount St Helens Institute invites: Conservation Corps Volunteers Clean Up Days
We love Mount St. Helens, and want to make sure that the mountain is accessible and healthy for those who visit the Mountain today, as well as 20 or 50 years from now. Conservation Corps volunteers help us achieve this goal!
We'd love for you to volunteer to help lend a hand on working on Hummocks Trail on June 1st & Elks Bench Trail on June 2nd! Register today at bit.ly/HummocksTrailRepair!
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Untangling the Physics Behind Drifting Embers, ‘Firenadoes’ and Other Wildfire Phenomena
Fires can leap rapidly from building to building and even cause extreme weather events such as pyrocumulonimbus storm clouds
***
Washington State Department of Agriculture followed up: Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying
(Parts of King, Kitsap & Snohomish Counties were targeted for invasive Gypsy Moth eradication efforts. Some Facebook readers asked these questions.)
SMcD: They sprayed over my house this morning. I’m wondering if I should have covered my strawberries and rhubarb?
WSDA:It won't harm them, or you. It is approved for use in organic gardening/agriculture and you can harvest the same day that it is used. Hope that helps!
BL: What sort of impact will the Btk have to native caterpillar species? Are there any plans to lessen the impact or remediate the losses of native moths and butterflies?
WSDA: Native species will only be impacted if they have a similar life cycle to the gypsy moth. Not many natives do, with tent caterpillars being an exception. Studies have shown that while natives are reduced in a treatment area, they quickly repopulate. Without treatment, gypsy moths could totally destroy the habitat for native species. It is a short term loss for some natives, but a long term gain for sure.
WSDA: Hey folks! If you haven't already, you can sign up for alerts for future treatments at agr.wa.gov/gypsymoth
***
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife announced: State, Federal Agencies Align for Historic Partnership to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Improve Forests, Water and Habitat
'Shared Stewardship' agreement serves as model for other states
May 8, 2019
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa today signed a “Shared Stewardship” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), calling it a model for other states to follow.
The MOU, only the second of its kind in the nation, establishes a framework for Washington state and the USDA Forest Service to work collaboratively toward mutual goals and effectively respond to the increasing suite of challenges facing communities, landscapes, and natural resources across the state....
Memorandum of understanding summary...
More...
...
Also from WDFW: WDFW approves “bonus” razor clam dig starting May 18 at Mocrocks
The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and morning low tides:
May 18, Saturday, 6:58 a.m.; -1.4 feet; Mocrocks
May 19, Sunday, 7:41 a.m.; -1.6 feet; Mocrocks
May 20, Monday, 8:23 a.m.; -1.6 feet; Mocrocks
“We are happy to announce that healthy clam populations on Mocrocks beach support another dig,” said Ayres.
More...
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Mount St Helens Institute invites: Conservation Corps Volunteers Clean Up Days
We love Mount St. Helens, and want to make sure that the mountain is accessible and healthy for those who visit the Mountain today, as well as 20 or 50 years from now. Conservation Corps volunteers help us achieve this goal!
We'd love for you to volunteer to help lend a hand on working on Hummocks Trail on June 1st & Elks Bench Trail on June 2nd! Register today at bit.ly/HummocksTrailRepair!
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Commissioners
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday, May 13th, 2019.
Please note the county website has changed.
To view the agenda you will need to use the blue hyperlink once on the county site.
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Today: Yoga at St Marys - Dancing Moon Yoga has room for a few more yoga enthusiasts 2 - 3 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays at Tribal Housing, St Mary’s.
These are gentle sessions aimed toward seniors/elders, donations accepted but not required as The Cowlitz Tribe is sponsoring the class for the community. What a great share!
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And Beyond: WDFW Virtual Open House
Monday, May 13 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us for a virtual open house on Monday, May 13.
Our director, Kelly Susewind, will host along with several department staff. We'll cover an overview of our work, a summary of legislative session actions that affect WDFW, and how we are working to address long-term challenges affecting fish and wildlife in Washington.
You can find more information about the virtual open house here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/wdfw-director-susewind-invites-public-virtual-open-house
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Toledo High School Sports - April/May 2019
SPORTS
Fastpitch:
May 13th - 18th District games Fort Borst Park
May 24th-25th State Gateway Park Yakima
Track:
May 17th District Meet @ WF West
May 23rd -25th State in Cheney EWU
!!! GO INDIANS !!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
Jamie Cummings says: Make sure to include my upcoming events in your column.
I've talked about them a lot at meetings and whatnot. Thanks!
5/18 Toledo Cheese Ball Dance Party https://www.facebook.com/events/265261084402449/
6/8 Work party in Steamboat Alley https://www.facebook.com/events/2249128412004033/
6/22 Mondo Croquet Tournament https://www.facebook.com/events/576756456162540/
Di Morgan says: These fill well in advance of summer break so sign up early!
Summer Camps @ Morgan Arts Centre
Joe Notch reminds everyone: Vessel Safety Checks
The Coast Guard Auxiliary would like to remind all boaters that we do free courtesy vessel exams, often called vessel safety checks.
You can request a vessel exam by going to the CG Auxiliary website, the Coast Guard App or by calling our local vessel examiner, Bob Mccready at (360) 425-2468.
More information at this Link: https://cgaux.org/vsc/
PS - We will also be doing vessel exams during the Kids fishing derby as well.
Lewis County Community Development: Modification to Outdoor Burning
Effective 12:01 A.M, May 9, 2019, Lewis County will be enacting burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County. All burn permits are no longer valid at that time. Recreational fires in approved receptacles are still allowed.
Please select the link to access the press release.
Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Commissioners
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday, May 13th, 2019.
Please note the county website has changed.
To view the agenda you will need to use the blue hyperlink once on the county site.
***
Today: Yoga at St Marys - Dancing Moon Yoga has room for a few more yoga enthusiasts 2 - 3 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays at Tribal Housing, St Mary’s.
These are gentle sessions aimed toward seniors/elders, donations accepted but not required as The Cowlitz Tribe is sponsoring the class for the community. What a great share!
***
And Beyond: WDFW Virtual Open House
Monday, May 13 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us for a virtual open house on Monday, May 13.
Our director, Kelly Susewind, will host along with several department staff. We'll cover an overview of our work, a summary of legislative session actions that affect WDFW, and how we are working to address long-term challenges affecting fish and wildlife in Washington.
You can find more information about the virtual open house here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/wdfw-director-susewind-invites-public-virtual-open-house
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Toledo High School Sports - April/May 2019
SPORTS
Fastpitch:
May 13th - 18th District games Fort Borst Park
May 24th-25th State Gateway Park Yakima
Track:
May 17th District Meet @ WF West
May 23rd -25th State in Cheney EWU
!!! GO INDIANS !!!
***
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
Jamie Cummings says: Make sure to include my upcoming events in your column.
I've talked about them a lot at meetings and whatnot. Thanks!
5/18 Toledo Cheese Ball Dance Party https://www.facebook.com/events/265261084402449/
6/8 Work party in Steamboat Alley https://www.facebook.com/events/2249128412004033/
6/22 Mondo Croquet Tournament https://www.facebook.com/events/576756456162540/
Di Morgan says: These fill well in advance of summer break so sign up early!
Summer Camps @ Morgan Arts Centre
Joe Notch reminds everyone: Vessel Safety Checks
The Coast Guard Auxiliary would like to remind all boaters that we do free courtesy vessel exams, often called vessel safety checks.
You can request a vessel exam by going to the CG Auxiliary website, the Coast Guard App or by calling our local vessel examiner, Bob Mccready at (360) 425-2468.
More information at this Link: https://cgaux.org/vsc/
PS - We will also be doing vessel exams during the Kids fishing derby as well.
Lewis County Community Development: Modification to Outdoor Burning
Effective 12:01 A.M, May 9, 2019, Lewis County will be enacting burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County. All burn permits are no longer valid at that time. Recreational fires in approved receptacles are still allowed.
Please select the link to access the press release.
May 15: Johnston Ridge Observatory Opens @ Mt St Helens
May 18: Anniversary of Mt St Helens Eruption - Free entry @ Johnston Ridge
May 18: Toledo Cheese Ball Dance Party @ Kemp Olson Park
May 18: Cowlitz Kayak Tours Hosts Mt St Helens Anniversary Paddle @ Coldwater Lake
June 8: Work Party II @ Steamboat Alley
June 22: Mondo Croquet Tournament @ Kemp Olson Park
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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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May 18: Anniversary of Mt St Helens Eruption - Free entry @ Johnston Ridge
May 18: Toledo Cheese Ball Dance Party @ Kemp Olson Park
May 18: Cowlitz Kayak Tours Hosts Mt St Helens Anniversary Paddle @ Coldwater Lake
June 8: Work Party II @ Steamboat Alley
June 22: Mondo Croquet Tournament @ Kemp Olson Park
***
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/
***
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.
***
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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