- National Weather Service: Monday & Tuesday Forecast *
- FCC: TV Stations Changing Frequencies *
- FTC: Federal Court issues temporary order against Zurixx, LLC *
- Consumer Product Safety Commission: Harbor Freight Knives Recalled *
- FDA: Consumers Warned To Stop Using THC Vaping Products *
- Lewis County Water Alliance: LC Zoning Workshop Tuesday *
- Wood Sorrel Forest School: Get On The List Now For Next Term *
- Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Weekly Legislative Meeting *
- Today: Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser Begins, City Council Meeting *
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More *
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Annie Jones reported: Wood Sorrel Forest School
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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington
While the winds won't be overly strong, it's a good reminder to start getting prepared as we head into winter/wind storm season! Do you have the supplies necessary to get you and your family through a power outage?
Zip 98591:
- Monday - A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon.
- Monday Night - Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
- Tuesday - A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
- Tuesday Night - A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 54.
Fall 2019 Spotter Training Classes: Spotter training is always available online.
Click here to learn more about the SKYWARN program.
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FCC: Federal Communications Commission: TV Stations Changing Frequencies
Some TV stations may be changing frequencies to open up airwaves for new high-speed wireless services. Find out if you need to rescan your TV.
Details here: www.fcc.gov/TVrescan #TVRescan #FCCRescan
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FTC: FTC Acts Against Company Using Celebrity Endorsements, Bogus Earnings Claims to Sell Real Estate Seminars
Federal Court issues temporary order against Zurixx, LLC and its executives
October 4, 2019 - The complaint filed by FTC and DCP alleges that Zurixx’s free event is in fact a sales presentation for its three-day workshops that cost $1,997. Zurixx presenters have told free event attendees that the three-day workshop would teach them everything they need to know to make substantial income from real estate. Presenters at the three-day workshop, however, have often described it as merely a “beginner” course, while upselling consumers additional products and services that can cost as much as $41,297.
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CPSC: Recall - Harbor Freight Tools - 1.1 million Gordon Folding Knives
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FDA: In Association with ADM Milling Co, King Arthur Flour, Inc. Expands Recall of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 Lb & 25 Lb)
October 3, 2019 - In association with ADM Milling Company, King Arthur Flour, Inc. announced today a voluntary national recall of specific lots of its Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb. & 25 lb.)
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FDA: The J. M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of Robin Hood® All Purpose Flour Distributed and Sold in the U.S. Only
October 3, 2019 - Out of an abundance of caution, The J. M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of Robin Hood® All Purpose Flour distributed and sold in the U.S. due to possible E. coli contamination.
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FDA: Statement on consumer warning to stop using THC vaping products amid ongoing investigation into lung illnesses
October 4, 2019 - As this complex investigation continues, we urge consumers to take heed of our warning and stop using THC vaping products, and to not use vaping products of any kind that are purchased off the street or from unknown sources. And we remain steadfast in our commitment to work with our federal, state and local partners to identify the cause or causes of these illnesses.
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USDA: This October, USDA wants to wish every American a happy #F2SMonth!
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Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 3 Things Anyone Can Do
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Lewis County Water Alliance: Planning Commission meeting (zoning code) Tuesday
6 PM @ Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, BOCC Room
This will be the 2nd workshop, in a series of workshops aimed at amending the rural zoning summary. The goal is to better protect our natural resources, and to keep rural areas rural.
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Wood Sorrel Forest School: Get On The List For Next Term
Enrollment for Fall term is closed but we have started a waitlist for the next term! Email or direct message to get on the waitlist - it’s looking like a fun line-up with new classes like tumbling and robotics beginning in January!
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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, October 7, 2019.
Please note the county website has changed.
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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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Also Today: Toledo Senior Center Silent Auction Ends 3 PM Monday
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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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Also Tonight: Toledo Fire Department meets 7 PM Mondays for training & drills.
To Become a Volunteer Firefighter: Download an application.
Submit to Main Station during business hours (10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday).
16 - 17 year olds may serve as Junior Firefighters.
This week’s class: Cold Weather Ops
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Toledo Indians Sports Schedule
Football:
Oct 11th vs. Kalama 7:00
Oct 18th vs. Wahkiakum 7:00 *Homecoming
Oct 25th @ Winlock 7:00
Nov 1st vs. Mossyrock 7:00
Nov 8th Crossover
JV Football:
Oct 7th @ Onalaska 4:00
Oct 14th @ Kalama 6:00
Oct 21st @ Castle Rock 6:00
Oct 28th vs.PeEll 6:00
Soccer:
Oct 7th @ Life Christian 6:00 JV @ Bellarmine Prep 4:00 bus @ 2:00
Oct 9th @ Adna 4:00/6:00
Oct 14th JV vs. WF West 4:00 Varsity vs. Onalaska 6:00
Oct 16th @ Napavine 6:00
Oct 21st vs. Ilwaco 4:00/6:00 JV vs. Black Hills
Oct 23rd @ Toutle Lake 4:00/6:00
Oct 25th JV @ Black Hills 5:00
Oct 28th vs. Winlock 6:00
Volleyball:
Oct 8th vs. MWP 5:45/7:00
Oct 10th @ Toutle Lake 5:45/7:00
Oct 15th vs. Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
Oct 17th @ Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
Oct 22nd vs. Adna 5:45/7:00
Cross Country:
Oct 5 Harvest Classic Longview 8:45am bus @ 7:00am
Oct 15 @ Adna 3:30 bus @ 2:00
Oct 22 League Meet @ Rainier 11:00am bus @ 9:30
Nov 2 District Meet @ Onalaska 11:00 bus @ 9:30 am
Nov 9 State @ Pasco Sun Willows Golf Course
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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TES PTO posted: Box Tops App help raise funds for Toledo Elementary!
Here is the Box Tops email you can send your online receipts to when you do online shopping: receipts@boxtops4education.com
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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.
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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TES PTO invited: ISO Girl Scout Leaders
Toledo is looking for Girl Scout leaders. One person doesn’t need to be in charge, multiple people can lead a troop and split responsibilities. Let myself (Tina Lyon) or Kelly Schey know if you are interested or have questions.
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The Cat's Meow Spay, Neuter & Adoption Project: Drive For New Clinic
We want to do more for the community!
Fixing 120 cats a month is not enough...we want to do 120 a week!
We NEED a spay/neuter facility in Lewis County.
If every person whose life we've touched would donate just $5 a month...or sign up with smile.Amazon and igive.com, we could have one up and running by this time next year!
Here's how: www.catsmeowsnap.org/join-us
Thank you for helping us help kittens & cats of SW Washington and the people who care for and love them!
Q: Is the Cat's Meow a 501(c)(3)?
A: yes, since 2011!
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Visiting Hooves Miniature Therapy Horses & Bunnies:
*GoFundMe: Therapy animal Nonprofit devastated by hardships
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!!NEW!! October 12: October Breakfast Fundraiser @ Toledo Senior Center
October 12: Toledo Community Library Event - Bean & Seed Art
October 19: 20th Annual Cowlitz Indian Pow Wow @ Cowlitz Event Center
November 7: Farming with Fungi by Nature Nurture Farmacy and Camp Singing Wind
November 11: Veteran's Day Ceremony @ Kemp Olson Park
November 23-24: Holiday Artists’ Market @ Morgan Arts Centre
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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 lifted 09.18.2019. 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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