In today’s column:
- #ryleestrong #jessiestrong: Updates, Fundraisers *
- Toledo Lioness Club: Scholarship Fundraiser Today Through Friday *
- Lewis County Water Alliance: Monday BOCC Meeting To Draw LCWA *
- National Weather Service: Sunny & Warm Monday, Cooler Tuesday *
- WA State Dept of Ecology: July Drought Report For Washington State *
- Washington State Fire Wire: August Wildfire Outlook For WA State, NW Region *
- FBI: FBI Statement Regarding Shootings in El Paso and Dayton *
- FTC: The Capital One Data Breach - Time to Check Your Credit Report *
- Consumer Product Safety Commission: Dorel Inclined Baby Sleepers Recalled *
- FDA: Recall - Pregel America Issues Allergy Alert - Undeclared Milk in Lemon 50 *
- Lewis County 911 Communications: Public Service Announcement *
- Lewis County Water Alliance: Supporters Invited To Today’s BOCC Leg. Mtg *
- Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Weekly Legislative Meeting *
- Today: Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser Begins, City Council Meeting *
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More *
Photo credit Della McMahon, TES PTO
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Paula Burrows [FROM LORINNE, RYLEE'S MOM]: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!
#ryleestrong update: Rest was difficult last night (August 3rd) as the pressure was just too high on Rylees head so they had to open up the drain tubes again. The constant care of the ICU nurses is amazing but hard to find rest thru the night at times. Rylee and I have shared some precious moments together thru these nights as we sit in the darkness of her room in the ICU, momemts that I will hold close to me forever. She is weary at times but remains focused, she wants badly to find her new normal. Thank you again everyone for all your love and support thru this life altering experience that our family is facing, we could not do this without you! Keep all prayers coming as we step into day 9 in our battle to bring our Rylee home....#toledostrong #bringryleehome
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Paula Burrows [FROM LORINNE, RYLEE'S MOM]: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!
#ryleestrong update: Rest was difficult last night (August 3rd) as the pressure was just too high on Rylees head so they had to open up the drain tubes again. The constant care of the ICU nurses is amazing but hard to find rest thru the night at times. Rylee and I have shared some precious moments together thru these nights as we sit in the darkness of her room in the ICU, momemts that I will hold close to me forever. She is weary at times but remains focused, she wants badly to find her new normal. Thank you again everyone for all your love and support thru this life altering experience that our family is facing, we could not do this without you! Keep all prayers coming as we step into day 9 in our battle to bring our Rylee home....#toledostrong #bringryleehome
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Tanya Hill McClure - Lorinne Christensen-Birdwell and Rylee Rae Birdwell:
Tanya Hill McClure - Lorinne Christensen-Birdwell and Rylee Rae Birdwell:
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers is having an auction August 23rd. I'm looking for NEW OR USED donations to be sold on behalf of the Birdwell family. I'll be acccepting donations until August 15th or so depending on the item. We sell equipment and vehicles (running or not). Equipment attachments, welders, generators and landscaping gear. Also shop, warehouse and consumer type items. If you would like to donate or know someone who would please reach out to myself.
Cell 3605206601 Office 3607673019 email tmcclure@ritchiebros.com.
Let's raise some money for this family! Please share #ryleestrong
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Lewis County Water Alliance Update: Monday BOCC Meeting To Draw LCWA
Lewis County Commissioners - The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. Mondays in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
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Lewis County Water Alliance has received so much support from other towns & regions seeking to halt commercial water interests that Washington Water Alliance has been created.
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National Weather Service Seattle Washington: Sunny & Warm Monday, Cooler Tuesday
Cell 3605206601 Office 3607673019 email tmcclure@ritchiebros.com.
Let's raise some money for this family! Please share #ryleestrong
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Lewis County Water Alliance Update: Monday BOCC Meeting To Draw LCWA
Lewis County Commissioners - The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. Mondays in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
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Lewis County Water Alliance has received so much support from other towns & regions seeking to halt commercial water interests that Washington Water Alliance has been created.
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National Weather Service Seattle Washington: Sunny & Warm Monday, Cooler Tuesday
Caption: Sunny and warm for Monday with highs in the 70s & 80s. Sunny again on Tuesday but onshore flow will bring down highs a few degrees.
Remember, with these warm temperatures the insides of vehicles can get hot pretty quickly. Be sure not to leave children and pets in vehicles!
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Cliff Mass: Wildfire Smoke Returns to Western (and Eastern) Washington
Wildfire smoke is back, but fortunately it should be relatively sparse and short-lived here in western Washington and Oregon. Many of you noticed the arrival of a thin haze the last few days, a combination of smoke from Asia, Alaska and southern Canada.
Here are two pictures from the SpaceNeedle cam at noon on August 1st and this morning (August 4th). Can you see the difference? Mt. Rainier is visible in one and not the other and the mountains are less distinct today.
Remember, with these warm temperatures the insides of vehicles can get hot pretty quickly. Be sure not to leave children and pets in vehicles!
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Cliff Mass: Wildfire Smoke Returns to Western (and Eastern) Washington
Wildfire smoke is back, but fortunately it should be relatively sparse and short-lived here in western Washington and Oregon. Many of you noticed the arrival of a thin haze the last few days, a combination of smoke from Asia, Alaska and southern Canada.
Here are two pictures from the SpaceNeedle cam at noon on August 1st and this morning (August 4th). Can you see the difference? Mt. Rainier is visible in one and not the other and the mountains are less distinct today.
August 1, 2019 from Space Needle cam
With this smoke blowing in from the north and east, air quality has started to deteriorate in the West.
August 4, 2019 from Space Needle cam
What will happen next? Most grass fires surge and die rapidly. The latest NOAA/NWS HRRR smoke model forecast for 11 PM (Sunday), 11 AM Monday, and 11 PM Monday night suggests that most of the smoke will stay east of the Cascade crest and spread southward into Oregon and west into Idaho.
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Washington State Fire Wire: August Wildfire Outlook For Northwest Region
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Washington State Fire Wire: August Wildfire Outlook For Northwest Region
2019 FIRE SEASON - WASHINGTON STATE: A fairly significant change in the fire season outlook for August in Washington State. Eastern Washington... particularly much of central and southeastern Washington has been shifted into above average potential. Meanwhile Western Washington has shifted out of above average potential.
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WILDFIRE DANGER - WASHINGTON STATE:
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WILDFIRE DANGER - WASHINGTON STATE:
Fire Danger levels continue to elevate across the state with most of central and eastern Washington State in High to Very High/Extreme Fire Danger and a large segment of western Washington in Moderate Fire Danger. Please take appropriate precautions.
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Washington Department of Ecology: July Drought Report For WA State
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Washington Department of Ecology: July Drought Report For WA State
National Drought Mitigation Center: No change to today’s Drought Monitor for Washington. Streamflows are still lower than average, but cooler temps have helped stabilize conditions. More on Washington's drought at: https://ecology.wa.gov/drought #WAdrought #wawx
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FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation: FBI Statement Regarding Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
The attack in El Paso, Texas, underscores the continued threat posed by domestic violent extremists and perpetrators of hate crimes. The FBI is supporting its state and local partners in Texas through investigative, intelligence, and technical assistance. The El Paso investigation is also being supported by the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism-Hate Crimes Fusion Cell, which was established in spring 2019. Composed of subject matter experts from both the Criminal Investigative and Counterterrorism Divisions, the fusion cell offers program coordination from FBI Headquarters, helps ensure seamless information sharing across divisions, and augments investigative resources.
The FBI is also providing assistance to the Dayton (Ohio) Police Department’s investigation into the shooting in Dayton, through the Bureau’s Cincinnati Field Office, with support from FBI Headquarters personnel.
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FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation: FBI Statement Regarding Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
The attack in El Paso, Texas, underscores the continued threat posed by domestic violent extremists and perpetrators of hate crimes. The FBI is supporting its state and local partners in Texas through investigative, intelligence, and technical assistance. The El Paso investigation is also being supported by the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism-Hate Crimes Fusion Cell, which was established in spring 2019. Composed of subject matter experts from both the Criminal Investigative and Counterterrorism Divisions, the fusion cell offers program coordination from FBI Headquarters, helps ensure seamless information sharing across divisions, and augments investigative resources.
The FBI is also providing assistance to the Dayton (Ohio) Police Department’s investigation into the shooting in Dayton, through the Bureau’s Cincinnati Field Office, with support from FBI Headquarters personnel.
The FBI remains concerned that U.S.-based domestic violent extremists could become inspired by these and previous high-profile attacks to engage in similar acts of violence. The FBI asks the American public to report to law enforcement any suspicious activity that is observed either in person or online.
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FTC: The Capital One Data Breach - Time to Check Your Credit Report
Excerpt: In the Capital One breach, 100 million people in the United States and 6 million in Canada were affected. According to the bank, most of the stolen information came from the credit card applications of consumers and small businesses. The information includes names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and more, all from applications filed between 2005 and early 2019.
For credit card holders, the stolen information includes credit scores, credit limits, balances, payment history, contact information and some transaction data. The bank says the hacker also stole about 140,000 Social Security numbers, 80,000 linked bank account numbers of secured credit card holders, as well as the Social Insurance Numbers of about one million Canadians.
Full report at this link.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Dorel Inclined Baby Sleepers Recalled
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FTC: The Capital One Data Breach - Time to Check Your Credit Report
Excerpt: In the Capital One breach, 100 million people in the United States and 6 million in Canada were affected. According to the bank, most of the stolen information came from the credit card applications of consumers and small businesses. The information includes names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and more, all from applications filed between 2005 and early 2019.
For credit card holders, the stolen information includes credit scores, credit limits, balances, payment history, contact information and some transaction data. The bank says the hacker also stole about 140,000 Social Security numbers, 80,000 linked bank account numbers of secured credit card holders, as well as the Social Insurance Numbers of about one million Canadians.
Full report at this link.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Dorel Inclined Baby Sleepers Recalled
Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Rock Bassinet, and Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinet inclined sleepers made by Dorel Juvenile Group USA due to safety concerns about inclined sleep products. Stop using them and contact Dorel Juvenile Group USA for $60 voucher. 877-657-9546 or online www.safety1st.com.
Full recall notice: http://bit.ly/2yCXS9n
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FDA: Pregel America, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Lemon 50
Company Announcement
August 02, 2019 - PreGel America, Inc. of Concord, North Carolina is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Lemon 50, a powdered flavoring. The product is being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared milk in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Full recall notice: http://bit.ly/2yCXS9n
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FDA: Pregel America, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Lemon 50
Company Announcement
August 02, 2019 - PreGel America, Inc. of Concord, North Carolina is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Lemon 50, a powdered flavoring. The product is being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared milk in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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The product was distributed to customers in AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, Canada, Guatemala, and St. Lucia.
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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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Lewis County 911 Communications: Public Service Announcement
PSA: Do not post photos of an accident on social media. This could potentially show graphic details to family members before they have been properly notified of any incident. It puts loved ones in a horrible position when they see something and are not able to obtain further details via the proper channels.
Be sensitive. Be aware of what you are uploading to social media. Have a thought to families of victims who may not be aware of what's happened.
See below for an article on the same type of behavior and the outcome for family members.
#notentertainment
https://klewtv.com/…/think-before-you-post-vehicle-accident…
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Lewis County Sheriff's Office: National Twins Weekend
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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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Lewis County 911 Communications: Public Service Announcement
PSA: Do not post photos of an accident on social media. This could potentially show graphic details to family members before they have been properly notified of any incident. It puts loved ones in a horrible position when they see something and are not able to obtain further details via the proper channels.
Be sensitive. Be aware of what you are uploading to social media. Have a thought to families of victims who may not be aware of what's happened.
See below for an article on the same type of behavior and the outcome for family members.
#notentertainment
https://klewtv.com/…/think-before-you-post-vehicle-accident…
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Lewis County Sheriff's Office: National Twins Weekend
As the celebration for the National Twins Weekend begins the Sheriff Snaza Twins were able to meet up to represent as the nation's only two twin elected Sheriffs and in neighboring counties to boot.
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Down Home A Toledo WA. Shindig posted: Shindig Babysitting By Toledo HS Cheer
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Down Home A Toledo WA. Shindig posted: Shindig Babysitting By Toledo HS Cheer
Great news parents and grandparents! Our Toledo HS Cheerleaders are providing babysitting to make it possible for you to attend the Down Home Toledo Shindig. Our cheerleaders are planning this fundraising event and have planned a great evening of fun for the kids. So mark your calendars now for a night out to relax and we will be raising funds to benefit Toledo School District children for basic needs.
Contact number on flyer if you have questions on babysitting.
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Down Home A Toledo WA. Shindig: Early Tix Sales
Contact number on flyer if you have questions on babysitting.
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Down Home A Toledo WA. Shindig: Early Tix Sales
Early ticket sales for the all you can eat BBQ dinner! Buy your tickets by August 31st and get a free entry into a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate to Bonanza BBQ. All funds raised will be benefiting the Toledo Schools to benefit children with basic needs. Winner will be drawn at the event on September 14th. Tickets are on sale now at Bonanza BBQ, Farmers Insurance-Toledo, Windermere Centralia and Baydos.
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TES PTO’s Jenn And Michael Teitzel posted: Box Tops For Education (BTFE)
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TES PTO’s Jenn And Michael Teitzel posted: Box Tops For Education (BTFE)
Do you shop at Costco? Here's a great way to get more for our school on your next shopping trip!
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Toledo Youth Football: Toledo Youth Football Parent Meeting
Toledo youth football parent meeting Aug 14th at 6pm at the middle school bleachers. See ya all there!! If we still have people that need to sign up this will be a good time as well. Tell everyone you know!
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Not Strictly Toledo: Our Closet Is Your Closet - Back To School Extravaganza
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Toledo Youth Football: Toledo Youth Football Parent Meeting
Toledo youth football parent meeting Aug 14th at 6pm at the middle school bleachers. See ya all there!! If we still have people that need to sign up this will be a good time as well. Tell everyone you know!
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Not Strictly Toledo: Our Closet Is Your Closet - Back To School Extravaganza
Our Closet is Your Closet will host a Back to School Extravaganza
Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Our Closet is Your Closet
702 SE First St., Winlock, Washington 98596
ALL students from ALL schools:
- FREE Gently Used Clothes (obvious, I know!)
- FREE Gently Used shoes (again, obvious)
- FREE New Socks and Underwear
- FREE Haircuts
- FREE Toiletries
- FREE Meal (entire family)
- FREE Bounce House Fun (entire family)
*all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and all adults must be accompanied by a student.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Commissioners
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. Mondays in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday, August 5, 2019.
Please note the county website has changed.
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Today: August 5-9 - Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser
Monday, August 5th thru Friday, August 9th we will be at the south bound Toutle River Rest Area from 8am to 8pm offering treats, water and coffee for donations. All of our proceeds are used for our 2 scholarships. If you would like to help our club we are accepting cookies (without nuts/peanut butter), pretzels, popcorn and Graham crackers. All donations can be dropped off at Phillipps Insurance.
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Tonight: Toledo City Council meets 6 PM first and third Mondays monthly. The public is welcome & invited to attend. 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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Tuesday: Taco Tuesdays Cowlitz River Float in Toledo with Cowlitz Kayak Tours
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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TES PTO posted: 2019/2020 School Supply Lists!!
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Lewis County Water Alliance - We are a citizens group in Randle, WA fighting to keep Crystal Geyser from bottling and exporting our water. Our goal is to protect our water and environment for our families, our farms, our fish, and our future.
It is going to take some Big Change in order to keep Big Water corporations out of the Big Bottom and out of Washington State.
Update: Lewis County Water Alliance has received so much support from other towns & regions seeking to halt commercial water interests that Washington Water Alliance has been created.
*Special thanks to Deanna Busdieker, who condensed posts & threads into a shared folder: Link here.
Updated several times daily. The Other Toledo is committed to supporting our upriver neighbors in their challenge to preserve this precious natural resource. After all, we all live downstream.
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Joe Notch reminds everyone: Vessel Safety Checks
You can request a free courtesy vessel exam by going to the Coast Guard 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 They’ll come right to you for that courtesy vessel inspection. Joe Notch said so!
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Wendy Carolan: Lewis County Kinship Support Group
There are many of us out here raising grandkids or other family members.
Join us as we share support and resources.
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!!!NEW!!!
August 22: Our Closet Is Your Closet - Back To School Extravaganza
Our Closet is Your Closet will host a Back to School Extravaganza
Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Our Closet is Your Closet
702 SE First St., Winlock, Washington 98596
ALL students from ALL schools:
- FREE Gently Used Clothes (obvious, I know!)
- FREE Gently Used shoes (again, obvious)
- FREE New Socks and Underwear
- FREE Haircuts
- FREE Toiletries
- FREE Meal (entire family)
- FREE Bounce House Fun (entire family)
*all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and all adults must be accompanied by a student.
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Thru August: Farmers Insurance: School Supply Drive
Thru August: Cafe Aromaz: Back To School Drive for Toledo Students
Thru August: Taco Tuesdays Cowlitz River Float in Toledo
Go paddle down the Cowlitz River and after we exit the river in Toledo it’s Tacos and other great food at Chimi’s in Toledo, right at the boat ramp parking lot
More dates: August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Plus: Kayak The Cowlitz 2019 Saturday Toledo Blue Creek to I-5 Rivers Edge RV
August 31, 2019
Hosted by Mike Hedges
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August 5-9: Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser
Monday, August 5th thru Friday, August 9th we will be at the south bound Toutle River Rest Area from 8am to 8pm offering treats, water and coffee for donations. All of our proceeds are used for our 2 scholarships. If you would like to help our club we are accepting cookies (without nuts/peanut butter), pretzels, popcorn and Graham crackers. All donations can be dropped off at Phillipps Insurance.
August 9: Free Youth Coaching Clinic @ Fort Borst Park, Centralia
August 9-11: Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ Toledo HIgh School
*Special pricing for Senior Citizens - contact General Cothren for details.
**Special kids offer: instruments available for loan & lessons - contact General Cothren.
August 10: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike
August 24: 4th Annual Sky And Star Party hosted by Mount St Helens Institute
August 24-25: 55th Annual Gas Show & Threshing Bee hosted by Cowltiz Prairie Grange
August 31: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike
August 31: Kayak The Cowlitz 2019 Saturday Toledo Blue Creek to I-5 Rivers Edge RV
September 14: Down Home - A Toledo Shindig Benefitting Toledo Schoolchildren In Need
September 14: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike
September 14, 2019: Fall Orchard & Nursery Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery, Onalaska
September 20-22: Women of the Woods @ Camp Singing Wind
September 21-29: ARTrails 2019 Studio Tour
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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.
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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
Cliff Mass Weather & Climate Blog: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
Emergency Alerts: https://www.ready.gov/alerts (concise list with links)
Lewis County Burn Restrictions in effect 06.17.2019. Check here for changes.
Keep abreast of burn bans statewide: WA Burn Bans
WDFW: Dangerous wildlife
To report poaching in progress and emergency dangerous wildlife complaints, dial 911.
For non-emergency poaching or violation reporting, or non-emergency dangerous wildlife complaints, call 877-933-9847, or submit an online report. You can also text your poaching/violation tip to 847411 (TIP411).
Dangerous wildlife incident reports
Review wolf, cougar, and grizzly bear incidents in Washington state.
Response to dangerous wildlife complaints
WDFW policy directs agency employees to respond appropriately to dangerous wildlife incidents.
Cougar Management Removal Permit Program
Cougar removals may be conducted if warranted by a human-cougar interactions or a livestock or pet depredation.
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Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Our Closet is Your Closet
702 SE First St., Winlock, Washington 98596
ALL students from ALL schools:
- FREE Gently Used Clothes (obvious, I know!)
- FREE Gently Used shoes (again, obvious)
- FREE New Socks and Underwear
- FREE Haircuts
- FREE Toiletries
- FREE Meal (entire family)
- FREE Bounce House Fun (entire family)
*all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and all adults must be accompanied by a student.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Commissioners
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. Mondays in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday, August 5, 2019.
Please note the county website has changed.
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Today: August 5-9 - Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser
Monday, August 5th thru Friday, August 9th we will be at the south bound Toutle River Rest Area from 8am to 8pm offering treats, water and coffee for donations. All of our proceeds are used for our 2 scholarships. If you would like to help our club we are accepting cookies (without nuts/peanut butter), pretzels, popcorn and Graham crackers. All donations can be dropped off at Phillipps Insurance.
***
Tonight: Toledo City Council meets 6 PM first and third Mondays monthly. The public is welcome & invited to attend. 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.
***
Tuesday: Taco Tuesdays Cowlitz River Float in Toledo with Cowlitz Kayak Tours
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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TES PTO posted: 2019/2020 School Supply Lists!!
***
Lewis County Water Alliance - We are a citizens group in Randle, WA fighting to keep Crystal Geyser from bottling and exporting our water. Our goal is to protect our water and environment for our families, our farms, our fish, and our future.
It is going to take some Big Change in order to keep Big Water corporations out of the Big Bottom and out of Washington State.
Update: Lewis County Water Alliance has received so much support from other towns & regions seeking to halt commercial water interests that Washington Water Alliance has been created.
*Special thanks to Deanna Busdieker, who condensed posts & threads into a shared folder: Link here.
Updated several times daily. The Other Toledo is committed to supporting our upriver neighbors in their challenge to preserve this precious natural resource. After all, we all live downstream.
***
Joe Notch reminds everyone: Vessel Safety Checks
You can request a free courtesy vessel exam by going to the Coast Guard 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 They’ll come right to you for that courtesy vessel inspection. Joe Notch said so!
***
Wendy Carolan: Lewis County Kinship Support Group
There are many of us out here raising grandkids or other family members.
Join us as we share support and resources.
***
!!!NEW!!!
August 22: Our Closet Is Your Closet - Back To School Extravaganza
Our Closet is Your Closet will host a Back to School Extravaganza
Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Our Closet is Your Closet
702 SE First St., Winlock, Washington 98596
ALL students from ALL schools:
- FREE Gently Used Clothes (obvious, I know!)
- FREE Gently Used shoes (again, obvious)
- FREE New Socks and Underwear
- FREE Haircuts
- FREE Toiletries
- FREE Meal (entire family)
- FREE Bounce House Fun (entire family)
*all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and all adults must be accompanied by a student.
***
Thru August: Farmers Insurance: School Supply Drive
Thru August: Cafe Aromaz: Back To School Drive for Toledo Students
Thru August: Taco Tuesdays Cowlitz River Float in Toledo
Go paddle down the Cowlitz River and after we exit the river in Toledo it’s Tacos and other great food at Chimi’s in Toledo, right at the boat ramp parking lot
More dates: August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Plus: Kayak The Cowlitz 2019 Saturday Toledo Blue Creek to I-5 Rivers Edge RV
August 31, 2019
Hosted by Mike Hedges
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August 5-9: Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser
Monday, August 5th thru Friday, August 9th we will be at the south bound Toutle River Rest Area from 8am to 8pm offering treats, water and coffee for donations. All of our proceeds are used for our 2 scholarships. If you would like to help our club we are accepting cookies (without nuts/peanut butter), pretzels, popcorn and Graham crackers. All donations can be dropped off at Phillipps Insurance.
August 9: Free Youth Coaching Clinic @ Fort Borst Park, Centralia
August 9-11: Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ Toledo HIgh School
*Special pricing for Senior Citizens - contact General Cothren for details.
**Special kids offer: instruments available for loan & lessons - contact General Cothren.
August 10: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike
August 24: 4th Annual Sky And Star Party hosted by Mount St Helens Institute
August 24-25: 55th Annual Gas Show & Threshing Bee hosted by Cowltiz Prairie Grange
August 31: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike
August 31: Kayak The Cowlitz 2019 Saturday Toledo Blue Creek to I-5 Rivers Edge RV
September 14: Down Home - A Toledo Shindig Benefitting Toledo Schoolchildren In Need
September 14: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike
September 14, 2019: Fall Orchard & Nursery Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery, Onalaska
September 20-22: Women of the Woods @ Camp Singing Wind
September 21-29: ARTrails 2019 Studio Tour
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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.
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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
Cliff Mass Weather & Climate Blog: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
Emergency Alerts: https://www.ready.gov/alerts (concise list with links)
Lewis County Burn Restrictions in effect 06.17.2019. Check here for changes.
Keep abreast of burn bans statewide: WA Burn Bans
WDFW: Dangerous wildlife
To report poaching in progress and emergency dangerous wildlife complaints, dial 911.
For non-emergency poaching or violation reporting, or non-emergency dangerous wildlife complaints, call 877-933-9847, or submit an online report. You can also text your poaching/violation tip to 847411 (TIP411).
Dangerous wildlife incident reports
Review wolf, cougar, and grizzly bear incidents in Washington state.
Response to dangerous wildlife complaints
WDFW policy directs agency employees to respond appropriately to dangerous wildlife incidents.
Cougar Management Removal Permit Program
Cougar removals may be conducted if warranted by a human-cougar interactions or a livestock or pet depredation.
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