- FDA: Recalls ARB & Blocks Lead Acetate Hair Coloring Use
- Vision:Toledo ARE: Highlights From October Meeting
- Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut & Swap Shack, Winlock AOG Harvest Party
- Today: Page Turners & Halloween Candy, Trick Or Treat At Fire Station
- Toledo High School Sports: October 2018
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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National Weather Service short range forecast Wednesday through Friday outlines country-wide projections, describing what we can look forward to: “... while multiple rounds of organized rainfall will impact the Pacific Northwest with the best chance for heavy
rainfall along the favored terrain of western Washington and Oregon.”
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FDA posted: Updates on angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) recalls
FDA alerts patients and healthcare professionals to ScieGen’s irbesatran recall due to NDEA
Certain irbesartan products labeled as Westminster Pharmaceuticals Inc. and GSMS Inc. recalled
Update [10/30/2018] FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals to ScieGen’s voluntary recall of certain lots of irbesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), because they contain N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), a known animal and suspected human carcinogen (causes cancer). FDA laboratory testing confirmed NDEA in some lots of ScieGen’s irbesartan. ScieGen’s irbesartan products are labeled as Westminster Pharmaceuticals and Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. (GSMS). See the list of irbesartan products under recall. This is the first non-valsartan drug product the agency has found to contain the NDEA impurity.
ScieGen’s recall affects about 1 percent of the irbesartan drug products in the U.S. market.
For additional information about ARB products, see:
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FDA Press Announcement: FDA takes action to stop use of lead acetate in hair dyes
For Immediate Release
October 30, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today took action to remove lead acetate in hair coloring products given potential safety concerns about lead exposure from these products.
“Today’s action is part of our commitment to protect Americans by reducing exposure to toxic elements and builds upon federal efforts to reduce exposure to lead,” said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
Lead exposure can have serious adverse effects on human health, including for children who may be particularly vulnerable.
This action is based on new scientific data that show there is no longer a reasonable certainty that there is no harm from the use of lead acetate as a color additive.
Complete_Release: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm624589.htm
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Highlights from last week’s vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events meeting:
Thanks to winning a Beautification Grant, Joh Jones reported new city approach entry signs are in the works, a new sign park fence has been installed behind the Oregon Trail Marker, bearing the "Vote for School Bond" banner. See City Hall for posting your event there.
Steamboat Alley front entry gate is under construction, two benches are completed, and gutters installed on neighboring buildings to thwart erosion of pavers.
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Common Ground Toledo shared: Mayor Dobosh was recognised for his help in watering the downtown planters this summer. In November, CGT extends an invitation to volunteers to spruce up the Honor Garden at the Wall of Honor for Veterans Day, and who enjoy decorating early to bring the Holidays to the downtown planters.
To get on board, contact Brian brianscottdennis15@gmail.com or (310)741-1965.
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Winterfest 2018: vision:Toledo ISO* info for a calendar of events in the Greater Toledo Area for the Holidays. Grandparents Dinner November 16 at the schools, and Toledo’s Giant Cheese Ball Drop midnight Dec. 31 bookend this Celebration. To include your group’s event during the Holidays, contact Mike Morgan, mike@morganartscentre.com or (360)864-4278.
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Special thanks to Mike Morgan for October v:T A.R.E. Highlights
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Solid Waste Utility says:
Hazo Hut & Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Remember! Construction will be continuing at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia this week! It is expected to last into mid-November, at least.
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Not Strictly Toledo2: Will The Chip Guy be open today? Follow on Facebook for updates.
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Not Strictly Toledo3: Our Closet is Your Closet announced:
Happy Halloween Y'all!! The Winlock Assembly of God is having a Harvest Party on Wednesday from 6-8pm. There will be games and candy for the kids as well as a Cake Walk and a Chili Cook Off!! Come out and enjoy the fun!!! In addition, we will be OPEN upstairs from 6:30-7:30!! Feel free to come up and shop with us while enjoying the festivities!! God Bless!!
We are located upstairs at The Winlock Assembly of God.
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Today: Toledo Community Library will be handing out Halloween candy to visiting Trick or Treaters today. Bring your costumed clan around for goodies & order up a nice hot cuppa your favorite brew to ward off the chill.
Also: October Page Turners meet 1:30 PM today, and last Wednesday monthly to discuss the month’s selected read. New members welcome. Books can be ordered through the TRL kiosk, often in various formats such as audio books, CD’s, large-print, and more.
Reminder: Save your garden seeds for the Spring Seed Swap Event. Your locally harvested garden beauties, shared around, bring diversity and proven winners.
Seed Library has several varieties of veggies that plant now & winter over for early results.
Early Notice: December 1st (Walk and Knock Weekend) the Library will be having a Bake and Book Sale, Santa will be visiting from 1 - 2 PM, and Alice McKnight and her ukulele group will be on hand.
Reminder2: New Wednesday hours begin November, open until 6 PM. Thursday and Saturdays still open until 5 PM.
Say Hi to Charlie, the friendly face of Toledo Community Library.
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Closed for Halloween: Wednesday Yoga Session at Camp Singing Wind.
Regular YOGA schedule: beginner/intermediate with certified teacher
- Tuesday 12-1 PM
- Wednesday 1-2 PM
- Wednesday 6 PM
- Bring extra mats for newcomers if you can share!
- Suggested donation $5-$10 per person, per session
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Tonight: Toledo Fire Department hosts Trick or Treat 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Main Station.
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Thursday: Gallery 505 opens November Exhibit - Families
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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
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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NEW!! November 8: Lewis County Fire District #2 Hosts Paint Night
NEW!! November 16: Toledo Lions Club Hosts Annual Turkey Bingo
NEW!! November 17: Toledo Food Bank Kid’s Shopping Event & Santa Visit
November 3: Fiber Workshop @ Morgan Arts Centre
November 6: Election Day
November 8 - 10: LCSW & WSU Extension Host Free Tire Recycle - Winlock
November 10: Veterans Day Breakfast @ Toledo Senior Center
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: Thanksgiving Banquet @ Toledo Senior Center
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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