In today’s column:
- National Weather Service: Hot Tuesday, Hotter Wednesday *
- National Institutes of Health: Rethinking Inhaled Steroids *
- FTC: One Ring Scam Returns With A New Twist *
- Washington State Fire Wire: We Are No Longer Awaiting Fire Season - It’s Here. *
- Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: Open House Saturday - Compost Demo Site *
- Tech Tuesday: DIY 10 Minute $10 Air Conditioner *
- Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach *
- Today: Ukulele Lessons *
- Wednesday: MightyFine Seniors Meet, BioChar Webinar, Youth Football Signups *
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More *
Caption: Wednesday still looks like the warmest day with a “moderate heat risk” for people sensitive to heat don't have an effective way to cool down or are not adequately hydrated). A push of marine air Thurs. should help knock high temps back down into the 70s for the end of the week.
Toledo forecast:
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Toledo forecast:
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Caption: It's going to be heating up over the next couple days. Remember to LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!
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WARNING: You don’t want me to find your pet trapped in a hot car. Seriously.
If you’re lucky, your license plate will be announced over the PA.
If you’re not so lucky, we’ll let the local constabulary settle the matter of whether removal of the overheated animal constitutes trespass or you get charged with animal cruelty.
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TES PTO: June 7 Jog-A-Thon in photos
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WARNING: You don’t want me to find your pet trapped in a hot car. Seriously.
If you’re lucky, your license plate will be announced over the PA.
If you’re not so lucky, we’ll let the local constabulary settle the matter of whether removal of the overheated animal constitutes trespass or you get charged with animal cruelty.
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TES PTO: June 7 Jog-A-Thon in photos
7th Graders took a field trip to Mossyrock Dam.
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Images courtesy TMS
Student Council field trip to BoomShaka. This group of kids have worked hard all year long!
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National Institutes of Health: Rethinking inhaled steroids for mild persistent asthma
June 4, 2019 - In a short-term clinical trial, many patients with mild persistent asthma didn’t respond any better to inhaled steroids than placebo.
More...
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FTC: June 10, 2019 - One Ring Scam Returns With A New Twist
A while back, we warned you about the “one ring” scam. That’s when you get a phone call from a number you don’t know, and the call stops after just one ring. The scammer is hoping you’ll call back, because it’s really an international toll number and will appear as a charge on your phone bill — with most of the money going to the scammer. Well, the scam is back with a vengeance, and the FCC just issued a new advisory about it. Read the FCC’s advisory for more detail, but the advice from both agencies remains the same if you get one of these calls: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/…/get-one-ring-call-dont-call-…
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Washington State Fire Wire: We Are No Longer Awaiting Fire Season… It’s Here.
2019 FIRE SEASON - WASHINGTON STATE: With climbing temperatures, no precipitation in the forecast and most of western Washington facing drought level conditions already, we are no longer awaiting Fire Season... it’s here.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a video: link here.
Hot, dry weather is heading our way. No rain in the forecast for the next 7 days, and 71 percent of Washington is already in a drought. DNR Meteorologist Josh Clark and Wildfire Fuels Specialist Vaughn Cork talk about what this means for our fire danger risk.
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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: Open House June 15 - Compost Demonstration Site
Student Council field trip to BoomShaka. This group of kids have worked hard all year long!
***
National Institutes of Health: Rethinking inhaled steroids for mild persistent asthma
June 4, 2019 - In a short-term clinical trial, many patients with mild persistent asthma didn’t respond any better to inhaled steroids than placebo.
More...
***
FTC: June 10, 2019 - One Ring Scam Returns With A New Twist
A while back, we warned you about the “one ring” scam. That’s when you get a phone call from a number you don’t know, and the call stops after just one ring. The scammer is hoping you’ll call back, because it’s really an international toll number and will appear as a charge on your phone bill — with most of the money going to the scammer. Well, the scam is back with a vengeance, and the FCC just issued a new advisory about it. Read the FCC’s advisory for more detail, but the advice from both agencies remains the same if you get one of these calls: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/…/get-one-ring-call-dont-call-…
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Washington State Fire Wire: We Are No Longer Awaiting Fire Season… It’s Here.
2019 FIRE SEASON - WASHINGTON STATE: With climbing temperatures, no precipitation in the forecast and most of western Washington facing drought level conditions already, we are no longer awaiting Fire Season... it’s here.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a video: link here.
Hot, dry weather is heading our way. No rain in the forecast for the next 7 days, and 71 percent of Washington is already in a drought. DNR Meteorologist Josh Clark and Wildfire Fuels Specialist Vaughn Cork talk about what this means for our fire danger risk.
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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: Open House June 15 - Compost Demonstration Site
Image credit KDRV.com News
MEDFORD, Ore. - Throughout the United States and Europe beekeepers have been reporting annual hive losses of 20 percent or higher. One in four bee species in the U.S. is at risk of extinction.
On Wednesday, a local Medford couple had a tree that has been in their front yard for decades removed due to an upcoming road widening project. That tree is also home to around 80,000 honey bees. Instead of killing the bees or destroying their habitat they contacted an arborist that worked with a beekeeper to relocate the entire hive; an 8 ft. 500-600 lb. hive.
More...
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Toledo High School Volleyball: Reminder if you are playing summer volleyball you will need a current physical through July 24th and you need to sign up for volleyball on family ID.
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TES PTO posted: Lost & Found, Kids Closet End Of Year Clear Out
Pam Peak Meade says: ATTENTION all parents and guardians!
Monday and Tuesday are days for you to come into the school and look through the Lost and Found clothing racks.
Unclaimed items will be set out Thursday and Friday for anyone to take.
The remainder will either go to the Kids Closet or to a local charity.
There are some very nice items that we're sure you'd like to have back.
You can stop by the office during school hours to let us know that you'd like to go through the racks.
Thank you!!
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STILL the Coolest Spot In Town! Toledo Senior Center shares their A/C with all overheated folks. Biz hours daily 9 AM - 3 PM.
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Tech Tuesday: How to Build a DIY Air Conditioner in Minutes for Less Than $10
Reprinted from July 2018
I couldn’t decide whether this project belonged in Tech Tuesday (even though it’s very low-tech) or in Thursday’s Health Column. Since it’s hotter than blazes, I opted for sooner than later.
Even healthy folks can protect themselves from the toll high temps take on their system; those with health conditions, advanced years, and the very young are more susceptible to extreme heat.
The Mayo Clinic explains why hot weather puts extra stress on your body:
“To help cool itself, your body sends more blood to circulate through your skin. This leaves less blood for your muscles, which in turn increases your heart rate. … Under normal conditions, your skin, blood vessels and perspiration level adjust to the heat. But these natural cooling systems may fail if you’re exposed to high temperatures and humidity for too long …”
MoneyTalksNews is a great resource for personal financial info and related topics. This article comes under Budget Hacks - How to Build a DIY Air Conditioner in Minutes for Less Than $10
Happy Hacking!
***
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: Ukulele Lessons
MEDFORD, Ore. - Throughout the United States and Europe beekeepers have been reporting annual hive losses of 20 percent or higher. One in four bee species in the U.S. is at risk of extinction.
On Wednesday, a local Medford couple had a tree that has been in their front yard for decades removed due to an upcoming road widening project. That tree is also home to around 80,000 honey bees. Instead of killing the bees or destroying their habitat they contacted an arborist that worked with a beekeeper to relocate the entire hive; an 8 ft. 500-600 lb. hive.
More...
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Toledo High School Volleyball: Reminder if you are playing summer volleyball you will need a current physical through July 24th and you need to sign up for volleyball on family ID.
***
TES PTO posted: Lost & Found, Kids Closet End Of Year Clear Out
Pam Peak Meade says: ATTENTION all parents and guardians!
Monday and Tuesday are days for you to come into the school and look through the Lost and Found clothing racks.
Unclaimed items will be set out Thursday and Friday for anyone to take.
The remainder will either go to the Kids Closet or to a local charity.
There are some very nice items that we're sure you'd like to have back.
You can stop by the office during school hours to let us know that you'd like to go through the racks.
Thank you!!
***
STILL the Coolest Spot In Town! Toledo Senior Center shares their A/C with all overheated folks. Biz hours daily 9 AM - 3 PM.
***
Tech Tuesday: How to Build a DIY Air Conditioner in Minutes for Less Than $10
Reprinted from July 2018
I couldn’t decide whether this project belonged in Tech Tuesday (even though it’s very low-tech) or in Thursday’s Health Column. Since it’s hotter than blazes, I opted for sooner than later.
Even healthy folks can protect themselves from the toll high temps take on their system; those with health conditions, advanced years, and the very young are more susceptible to extreme heat.
The Mayo Clinic explains why hot weather puts extra stress on your body:
“To help cool itself, your body sends more blood to circulate through your skin. This leaves less blood for your muscles, which in turn increases your heart rate. … Under normal conditions, your skin, blood vessels and perspiration level adjust to the heat. But these natural cooling systems may fail if you’re exposed to high temperatures and humidity for too long …”
MoneyTalksNews is a great resource for personal financial info and related topics. This article comes under Budget Hacks - How to Build a DIY Air Conditioner in Minutes for Less Than $10
Happy Hacking!
***
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: Ukulele Lessons
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Wednesday: BioChar Webinar - 11 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Description:This webinar is scheduled for Jun 12, 2019 2:00 pm US/Eastern.
How To Register / Participate?
You do not need to pre-register for this webinar. Space is NOT limited however, please plan to join the Webinar no more than 15 minutes early so that you can register and successfully join the presentation interface. Approximately 15 minutes before this webinar's start time, the 'Join Live' button will be activated on this page. Once the 'Join Live' button is available, you may click the join button and begin the registration process.
If you have not participated in one of our AT&T Connect hosted webinars before, please read the following instructions on configuring your computer.
First Time AT&T Connect Webinar Attendees!
This Webinar uses AT&T Connect to host this webinar.
For Windows, MAC and Smartphone/Tablet Users: Click HERE. for 'how-to' instructions on installing and using AT&T Connect.
Join this webinar to learn methods of biochar creation, surface characterization procedures, and benefits of using biochars to solve problems in the agriculture, forestry, industry and the environment.
Participate to learn about the history of biochar usage, current production methods, and its impact on soil health improvement and pollutant remediation. Emphasis will be placed on how to identify salient physio-chemical properties of biochars that allows for their matching to specific soil fertility deficiencies, heavy metal abatement, and pollutant binding in waste streams. Specific examples will be presented from collaborative agricultural and environmental projects between the USDA-ARS and US EPA.
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Candy Thomas, Science & Technology Training Library content manager, for more information about this webinar.
Audio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions
NOTE: A "view" button will be available within one week of the live presentation date to access the on-demand recording of this webinar.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/y2j4tqj6
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Toledo Senior Center Mighty Fine Seniors meet 1 PM second Wednesday monthly to discuss the business side of things. Reserve early for lunch and make an afternoon of it in cool air-conditioned comfort. Contact Diana, (360)864-2112.
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Youth Football Signups 5:00 – 6:00pm Wednesday, June 12
Asked: Does anyone know if I can still send my son up for football? He changed his mind way last minute.
Answered: Yes, we will have late sign ups 5 - 7 PM June 12 at the high school football field.
***
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!
6/22 Mondo Croquet Tournament
https://www.facebook.com/events/576756456162540/
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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/
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AG Ferguson: Deadline extended to claim share of nearly $40 million CRT recovery
The deadline to file a claim is extended to June 17, 2019.
Click here to read the full news release...
***
!!NEW!! June 26: Cheesecakes Around the World @ Morgan Arts Centre
Hosted by Toledo Cheesecake Club
Wednesday: BioChar Webinar - 11 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Description:This webinar is scheduled for Jun 12, 2019 2:00 pm US/Eastern.
How To Register / Participate?
You do not need to pre-register for this webinar. Space is NOT limited however, please plan to join the Webinar no more than 15 minutes early so that you can register and successfully join the presentation interface. Approximately 15 minutes before this webinar's start time, the 'Join Live' button will be activated on this page. Once the 'Join Live' button is available, you may click the join button and begin the registration process.
If you have not participated in one of our AT&T Connect hosted webinars before, please read the following instructions on configuring your computer.
First Time AT&T Connect Webinar Attendees!
This Webinar uses AT&T Connect to host this webinar.
For Windows, MAC and Smartphone/Tablet Users: Click HERE. for 'how-to' instructions on installing and using AT&T Connect.
Join this webinar to learn methods of biochar creation, surface characterization procedures, and benefits of using biochars to solve problems in the agriculture, forestry, industry and the environment.
Participate to learn about the history of biochar usage, current production methods, and its impact on soil health improvement and pollutant remediation. Emphasis will be placed on how to identify salient physio-chemical properties of biochars that allows for their matching to specific soil fertility deficiencies, heavy metal abatement, and pollutant binding in waste streams. Specific examples will be presented from collaborative agricultural and environmental projects between the USDA-ARS and US EPA.
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Candy Thomas, Science & Technology Training Library content manager, for more information about this webinar.
Audio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions
NOTE: A "view" button will be available within one week of the live presentation date to access the on-demand recording of this webinar.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/y2j4tqj6
***
Toledo Senior Center Mighty Fine Seniors meet 1 PM second Wednesday monthly to discuss the business side of things. Reserve early for lunch and make an afternoon of it in cool air-conditioned comfort. Contact Diana, (360)864-2112.
***
Youth Football Signups 5:00 – 6:00pm Wednesday, June 12
Asked: Does anyone know if I can still send my son up for football? He changed his mind way last minute.
Answered: Yes, we will have late sign ups 5 - 7 PM June 12 at the high school football field.
***
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!
6/22 Mondo Croquet Tournament
https://www.facebook.com/events/576756456162540/
***
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/
***
AG Ferguson: Deadline extended to claim share of nearly $40 million CRT recovery
The deadline to file a claim is extended to June 17, 2019.
Click here to read the full news release...
***
!!NEW!! June 26: Cheesecakes Around the World @ Morgan Arts Centre
Hosted by Toledo Cheesecake Club
June 15: Britten Creek Boys @ Donna’s Place
June 21: Red Cross Blood Drive @ Toledo Presbyterian Church
June 22: Mondo Croquet Tournament @ Kemp Olson Park
June 26: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Wildfire Preparedness Presentation Details TBA.
June 28-30: Resonance Restival 2019 @ Camp Singing Wind
August 9-11: Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ 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/
***
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.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network has a new Tremor Map: https://tinyurl.com/y2pcbust
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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The Other Toledo is on Twitter.
June 21: Red Cross Blood Drive @ Toledo Presbyterian Church
June 22: Mondo Croquet Tournament @ Kemp Olson Park
June 26: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Wildfire Preparedness Presentation Details TBA.
June 28-30: Resonance Restival 2019 @ Camp Singing Wind
August 9-11: Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ Toledo HIgh School
***
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.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network has a new Tremor Map: https://tinyurl.com/y2pcbust
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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