Toledo is awash in potato chips. Toledo Senior Center has a pallet of them, the school district, they’re all over. Crunch, crunch, crunch…
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Summer’s late volunteer…
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Cool nights hint at Fall in the air, but a modified burn ban is still in effect for Lewis County. From Lewis County burn permit page:
Burn Restrictions are in Effect
Update: As of 5:00 PM, Friday, September 2nd, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and the Lewis County Fire Marshal will modify the current burn restrictions to allow recreational campfires if built in an approved manner. As of August 2nd at 12:01 am, The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and the Lewis County Fire Marshal enacted outdoor burn restrictions. As of August 19th at 12:01 am, those burn restrictions were expanded to include ALL outdoor burning in unincorporated Lewis County, including recreational fires. This is a TOTAL burn ban. For further information concerning outdoor burning, please contact Lewis County Community Development at (360) 740-1146.
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Diane says: Good morning, the CPR Class at Toledo Fire Department is full. That was fast!
You can still make a difference. Volunteer applications available at Toledo Main Station or download from website page here.
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Last night Toledo School District Board of Directors unanimously passed the two resolutions (2016-17-01 and 2016 17-02) required to place a bond measure on the ballot in February, the documents signed and on their way this morning to the Lewis County Auditor’s office by courier. This action will allow the much-discussed bond measure to be placed on the ballot in February 2017 and legitimize the Citizens for Better Schools campaign kicking off 6 p.m September 21 at Toledo Fire Department’s Main Station.
Charlie Holmes and Jessica Randle introduced themselves as Two Hands on the Wheel spokespersons. While the mock car crash, jury and funeral won’t be staged this year - too repetitive, stale if repeated every year, said Homes - the ESD has asked that the program be carried “to as many schools as possible.”
Toledo School District website link here.
Documents online, link here.
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Steamboat Plaza writes: Who's ready for some Indians Football? We are! Facebook link here.
Tonight: Toledo Indians play Adna at home 7 p.m.
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Fridays: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Camp Singing Wind hosts Full Moon Women Circle 7-10 p.m. tonight. On Facebook here.
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Saturday: 17th Annual Pow Wow hosted by the Cowlitz Indians at Toledo High School. This event outgrew their bounds a few years ago, moving to the High School that proudly boasts the Indians sports team and mascot. Grand Entry 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Food, dancing, vendors, and moving tribute to service members present and past.
Details on Vision:Toledo website here.
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Need a quiet moment? Toledo Community Library open Saturday. Grab a bargain at the Book Sale, enjoy fresh-brewed coffee and catch up via WiFi. On Facebook here.
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Saturday and Sunday: ARTrails of SW Washington celebrates 14 years with Studio Tours longtime favorites and newcomers alike including Morgan Arts Centre Studio 19. Runs September 17-18 and 24-25. Website link here.
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Mike says: Did you see the nice story in today's (09.15.2016) Chronicle about our new art gallery co-op? Love the lead in that starts “Tucked away in the resilient town of Toledo…” Facebook link here.
Gallery 505 Artists Co Op open Tuesdays-Saturdays through October 8. Theme: Flora and Fauna. Website here.
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Winlock Saturday Market notes:
I can't believe there are only 2 markets left in the season - September 17th and September 24th!
Remember to bring your apples to the market this Saturday!! Laura and Joe of Always Growing Design will be there to press your apples into fresh cider for only $6 a box.
Support our neighboring growers and crafters including Toledo’s own Native Soil Farm. Winlock Saturday Market on Facebook here.
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Sunday: Toledo Food Share invites you to bring some, take some at noon Sunday in front of Toledo’s Historic Jail. On Facebook, link here.
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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a macaroni and cheese with steamed broccoli and jello w/ fruit cocktail, a cookie and a dinner roll, Friday beef stew, green salad, apple crisp ala mode and honey wheat biscuit. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112.
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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly at City Hall. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.
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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.
September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
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