- American Academy of Pediatrics: Baby Walkers Too Dangerous
- Forbes.com: Avoid Windows 10 October Update Until You Do One Thing
- WDFW: First Razor Clam Dig Set For October 13
- Lewis County: Burn Ban STILL In Effect
- Lewis County BOCC: Meet The Candidates
- Citizens For Great Toledo Schools: Saturday Sign Planting Invite
- Not Strictly Toledo: Cat’s Meow SNAP! Planning Event
- Monday: Columbus Day
- Toledo High School Sports: October 2018
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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The American Academy of Pediatrics charges: Baby Walkers: A Dangerous Choice
Despite regulations designed to prevent the worst injuries, the AAP reports:
Infant Walker-Related Injuries in the United States (study published in Pediatrics, Oct. 2018) – Finds more than 230,000 children under 15 months old were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries related to baby walkers from 1990 through 2014.
In fact: Baby walkers are banned in Canada!
Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (2004), Canadians are not allowed to manufacture, import, advertise or sell baby walkers. Canada is the first country to have such a law against them.
Read full article.
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Forbes.com warns: Avoid Windows 10 October Update Until You Do One Thing
Microsoft's big Windows 10 Update version 1809 is here and it brings a wealth of welcome features... But (isn't there always a "but?") it's also causing a serious problem. One that can't be reversed. If you're not enthusiastic about potentially losing every scrap of data in your user folder such as music, photos and documents, please read on.
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife posted:
Here it is. First razor clam dig of the season. Happy digging!
https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/oct0418c/
First razor clam dig of season set for Oct. 11-13
...See More
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SW Clean Air Agency as of October 5, 2018: BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT
- Clark County No Burn Ban is in effect
- Cowlitz County No Burn Ban is in effect
- Lewis County A Burn Ban is in effect!
- Skamania County No Burn Ban is in effect
- Wahkiakum County No Burn Ban is in effect
Burning may be restricted due to a Fire Safety Burn Ban called by the Fire Marshal, an Air Quality Burn Ban determined by SWCAA, or a HIGH or VERY HIGH DNR Fire Danger Level. See the Interactive Burn Map section on this page for additional details or contact DNR, the Fire Marshal, or SWCAA for clarification on burn restrictions.
Further inquiries should be routed to the Department of Community Development at (360)740-1146.
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Lewis County Commissioners invites:
Join us (today), October 5th at 9:00 a.m. for a roundtable discussion with legislators from the 19th and 20th Districts.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Hometown native Twila Collins, Cat’s Meow SNAP! low-cost spay, neuter and adoption program dropped me a note this week saying:
I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your continued monthly Donation!
We haven't talked in a while.... We have a supply drive coming up next week at Shop n
Kart.
Talk to you soon, Twila
Stay tuned…
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Today: Courage To Change Al-Anon AFG meets 7 PM at Toledo Presbyterian, 312 Augusta Street.
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Reminder: Ron Smith and Bill Moore are heading the sign planting efforts this Saturday the 6th. Please meet at the shed across from the boat launch at 9am if you can help. Even just taking a few signs to your neighbors will make a big difference, as many hands make light work.
Thank you, Sheila Richardson
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Gallery 505 says: Come join us at our new Patterns exhibit at Gallery 505.
We are open 1-5 pm Wed.-Sat. through October 27.
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Toledo High School Sports: October 2018
SPORTS
FOOTBALL
Oct 5 @ Kalama bus @4:15 JV Oct 8 vs. Kalama 6:00
Oct 12 @ Wahkiakum bus @ 3:30 Oct 8 vs. Kalama 6:00
Oct 19 vs. Winlock JV Oct 22 @ Winlock bus @ 4:45
Oct 26th @ Mossyrock bus @ 4:20
Nov 2nd Crossover game TBD
SOCCER
Oct 8 @ Life Christian 6:00 bus @ 3:30
Oct 10 vs. Adna 6:00
VOLLEYBALL
Oct 9 @ Mossyrock bus @ 4:40
Oct 11 vs. Wahkiakum
CROSS COUNTRY
Oct 7 @Harvest Classic Longview bus @ 6:45 am
Oct 9 @ Adna bus @ 1:45
Oct 18 League Meet @ Rainier bus @ 1:45
Oct 27 District @ Onalaska bus @ 8:30 am
Nov 3 State in Pasco
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
FYI:
The deadline to register to vote online is Monday, October 8.
The deadline for registering to vote by mail is Monday, October 8.
The deadline to register to vote in person is Monday, October 29
In Washington State: Election day is Tuesday, November 6.
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October 13: Camp Singing Wind Hosts Goat Rendezvous
October 20: Nineteenth Annual Pow Wow Honoring The Spirit Of All Cowlitz People
November 3: Fiber Workshop @ Morgan Arts Centre
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Citizens for Great Toledo Schools ISO* campaign contributions for this school bond
Toledo Thursday Market PDF vendor forms. $10/week, handmade & homegrown.
Washington State Fire Wire updates wildfires throughout the state
Airnow.gov shares State Air Quality Resources
ISO* = In Search Of
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