In today’s column:
- Toledo High School: Cross Country Brings Home Top Honors
- Good News Monday: FBI, CDC, North Bend
- USDA FSIS: Beef, Chicken Salmonella Reports Rise
- Toledo School District: Updated ALICE Training Schedule
- Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County BOCC Meets
- Today: Deadline To Register In Person To Vote On November Ballot
- Toledo High School Sports: October 2018
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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Images courtesy Toledo School District
Toledo School District shared: (Saturday) at the District IV Cross Country Meet in Onalaska, Toledo qualified 3 athletes for the state meet in Pasco. Congratulations Greenlee Clark, Nicholas Marty and Ashley White! It has been a great season for all 31 of our Toledo Indian runners!
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National Weather Service Portland Oregon reported: An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in north Portland (Sunday Oct 28th 2018) at ~3 PM.
Toledo School District shared: (Saturday) at the District IV Cross Country Meet in Onalaska, Toledo qualified 3 athletes for the state meet in Pasco. Congratulations Greenlee Clark, Nicholas Marty and Ashley White! It has been a great season for all 31 of our Toledo Indian runners!
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National Weather Service Portland Oregon reported: An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in north Portland (Sunday Oct 28th 2018) at ~3 PM.
Image courtesy NWS
The main signs of damage were located just south of Marine Dr. where three unoccupied semi-trailers were overturned and a building received minor roof damage. There were also a few trees that sustained damage.
Latest USGS Earthquake readings show continuing activity off of Vancouver Island, B.C.
A 4.0 magnitude trembler took place at 5:41 PM Sunday night at 144km West of Tofino, Canada, depth 10.0km.
On a prettier note...
White Pass Ski Area posted Sunday: It’s a start…
The main signs of damage were located just south of Marine Dr. where three unoccupied semi-trailers were overturned and a building received minor roof damage. There were also a few trees that sustained damage.
Latest USGS Earthquake readings show continuing activity off of Vancouver Island, B.C.
A 4.0 magnitude trembler took place at 5:41 PM Sunday night at 144km West of Tofino, Canada, depth 10.0km.
On a prettier note...
White Pass Ski Area posted Sunday: It’s a start…
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Good News Monday:
FBI reports: 10/26/18 Update- FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at a press conference regarding the arrest of Cesar Sayoc in connection with this investigation.
View full remarks
North Bend: Gee Cee’s Rachel Hoyt shared this post from an Alaskan Firefighter who asked only: Make him famous!
Good News Monday:
FBI reports: 10/26/18 Update- FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at a press conference regarding the arrest of Cesar Sayoc in connection with this investigation.
View full remarks
North Bend: Gee Cee’s Rachel Hoyt shared this post from an Alaskan Firefighter who asked only: Make him famous!
Image courtesy Evan McCabe
CDC Newsroom Release: Erroneous Media Reports About Chickens & Halloween Costumes
Media Statement
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 25, 2018
Contact: Media Relations
(404)639-3286
Despite news reports to the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not warned people against dressing chickens in Halloween costumes.
However, we do advise people with backyard or pet chickens to handle them carefully to keep their family and their chickens safe and healthy...
Complete release: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/s1025-chicken-halloween.html
Days Of The Year declares several designated themes for October 29:
I predict lots of cat-centric Facebook postings.
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Meanwhile: USDA Reports Rising Beef, Chicken Salmonella Cases
Beef: In Washington State, two retailers have been identified as sources -
Chicken: Two cases have been identified in Washington -
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Toledo School District says thanks:
Our thanks to the dedicated folks at Lewis County Fire District 2 for bringing the Fire Safety house to TES Friday.
CDC Newsroom Release: Erroneous Media Reports About Chickens & Halloween Costumes
Media Statement
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 25, 2018
Contact: Media Relations
(404)639-3286
Despite news reports to the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not warned people against dressing chickens in Halloween costumes.
However, we do advise people with backyard or pet chickens to handle them carefully to keep their family and their chickens safe and healthy...
Complete release: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/s1025-chicken-halloween.html
Days Of The Year declares several designated themes for October 29:
- Internet Day
- Cat Day
- October is Black Cat Awareness Month
I predict lots of cat-centric Facebook postings.
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Meanwhile: USDA Reports Rising Beef, Chicken Salmonella Cases
Beef: In Washington State, two retailers have been identified as sources -
- 1 Goodies Mediterranean Market & Produce, Seattle
- 2 Oskoo Persian & Mediterranean Market, Bellevue
Chicken: Two cases have been identified in Washington -
- Antibiotic resistance testing conducted by CDC on Salmonella bacteria isolated from ill people shows that the outbreak strain is resistant to multiple antibiotics.
- (No) single, common supplier of raw chicken products or of live chickens has been identified.
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Toledo School District says thanks:
Our thanks to the dedicated folks at Lewis County Fire District 2 for bringing the Fire Safety house to TES Friday.
Images courtesy TSD
Students learned how to safely exit a burning structure and the importance of checking smoke detectors. They also learned about having a family rally point outside so that firefighters can confirm that everyone is out or that they need to go in for rescue.
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Angela Norberg Bacon wrote: A Great Big Thank You to the PTO Parents, Student Volunteers, Staff, and Community for a Great Rainy Night Harvest Festival!
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TES PTO reminder: Octobers boxtops will be collected on Monday.
Students learned how to safely exit a burning structure and the importance of checking smoke detectors. They also learned about having a family rally point outside so that firefighters can confirm that everyone is out or that they need to go in for rescue.
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Angela Norberg Bacon wrote: A Great Big Thank You to the PTO Parents, Student Volunteers, Staff, and Community for a Great Rainy Night Harvest Festival!
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TES PTO reminder: Octobers boxtops will be collected on Monday.
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Toledo Middle School Rescheduled: Updated ALICE Training Schedule
Due to a scheduling conflict, ALICE Training at TMS has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 7th!
In the month of November all students in Toledo School District will be trained, at an age appropriate level, by a certified ALICE instructor.
The middle school will train on November 7th.*
The elementary school on November 8th.
The high school on November 15th.
Please note, any ALICE drills that are done within the district will always be announced as drills. If you’d like additional information on this training please contact the school principal.
*TMS originally slated for November 2nd. Please pass the word.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Commissioners meet 10 AM today.
Commissioners Hearing Room (Room 223)
Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street, Chehalis 98532-1900
Link: BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday, October 29th.
Items of note:
*Lewis County Public Works has been awarded $30,000 for the purchase of Technology Tools. The application included the purchase and operator training of a large scale color scanner/copier/printer.
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Today: Deadline to register to vote in person is Monday, October 29.
In Washington State: Election day is Tuesday, November 6.
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Toledo High School Sports: October/November 2018
FOOTBALL
Nov 1st Crossover game TBD
Nov 9th & 16th Playoffs
Nov 23rd Semi Finals
Nov 30th Finals
SOCCER
Oct 27-30 Soccer Playoffs
Nov 1 State
VOLLEYBALL
Nov 1 Districts
Nov 3 Districts
CROSS COUNTRY
Nov 3 State in Pasco
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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November 3: Fiber Workshop @ Morgan Arts Centre
November 6: Election Day
November 8 - 10: LCSW & WSU Extension Host Free Tire Recycle - Winlock
November 10: THS Class of 2021 Fundraiser selling Lucky Eagle Casino Bus Spots
November 10: Toledo Presbyterian Hosts Annual Veterans Day Bake Sale
November 10: Lewis County Seniors Host A Night Of Magic
November 11: Veterans Day Ceremony @ Toledo Wall of Honor
November 13: Toledo High School Hosts FCCLA Lip Sync Contest
November 17: Toledo Lioness Club Acrylic Dirty Pour/Flip @ Donna’s Place
November 29 - December 1: LCSW & WSU Host Free Tire Recycle - Mossyrock
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Toledo Middle School Rescheduled: Updated ALICE Training Schedule
Due to a scheduling conflict, ALICE Training at TMS has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 7th!
In the month of November all students in Toledo School District will be trained, at an age appropriate level, by a certified ALICE instructor.
The middle school will train on November 7th.*
The elementary school on November 8th.
The high school on November 15th.
Please note, any ALICE drills that are done within the district will always be announced as drills. If you’d like additional information on this training please contact the school principal.
*TMS originally slated for November 2nd. Please pass the word.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Commissioners meet 10 AM today.
Commissioners Hearing Room (Room 223)
Lewis County Courthouse
351 NW North Street, Chehalis 98532-1900
Link: BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday, October 29th.
Items of note:
- Notice of public meeting regarding Lewis County’s 2019 Preliminary Budget. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in the Room 003 on the basement floor of the historic courthouse at 351 N.W. North St. in Chehalis.
- Authorize the Public Works Director to sign an agreement between the State of Washington, Office of the Secretary of State Archives and Records Management Division (OSOS), and Lewis County Public Works for management of a grant award in the amount of $30,000.*
*Lewis County Public Works has been awarded $30,000 for the purchase of Technology Tools. The application included the purchase and operator training of a large scale color scanner/copier/printer.
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Today: Deadline to register to vote in person is Monday, October 29.
In Washington State: Election day is Tuesday, November 6.
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Toledo High School Sports: October/November 2018
FOOTBALL
Nov 1st Crossover game TBD
Nov 9th & 16th Playoffs
Nov 23rd Semi Finals
Nov 30th Finals
SOCCER
Oct 27-30 Soccer Playoffs
Nov 1 State
VOLLEYBALL
Nov 1 Districts
Nov 3 Districts
CROSS COUNTRY
Nov 3 State in Pasco
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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November 3: Fiber Workshop @ Morgan Arts Centre
November 6: Election Day
November 8 - 10: LCSW & WSU Extension Host Free Tire Recycle - Winlock
November 10: THS Class of 2021 Fundraiser selling Lucky Eagle Casino Bus Spots
November 10: Toledo Presbyterian Hosts Annual Veterans Day Bake Sale
November 10: Lewis County Seniors Host A Night Of Magic
November 11: Veterans Day Ceremony @ Toledo Wall of Honor
November 13: Toledo High School Hosts FCCLA Lip Sync Contest
November 17: Toledo Lioness Club Acrylic Dirty Pour/Flip @ Donna’s Place
November 29 - December 1: LCSW & WSU Host Free Tire Recycle - Mossyrock
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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Visit AirNow.gov for current air quality conditions.
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.
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Send news and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
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